Yoga styles Archive - Roots Helsinki

Ashtanga

Ashtanga is a dynamic and meditative yoga style that everyone practices while listening to the boundaries of their own body and mind. The practice challenges the body and mind to become stronger and more flexible. In the guided Ashtanga class we also practice a breathing technique, which helps in creating a rhythm according to the vinyasa practice. It is a good idea not to eat for 2 hours before the Ashtanga and to avoid drinking unnecessary water during the exercise, in addition it is not recommended to do Ashtanga yoga in the first trimester of pregnancy.

In the 90-minute Ashtanga class, the series goes further and the lesson is physically challenging.

Ashtanga classes are currently held in Finnish.

Dynamic Hatha

Dynamic Hatha class is a leisurely relaxed exercise. We stay in postures for several breaths and look at the alignments of the asanas. The lesson is suitable for everyone who likes focused work. With this class, you gain more strength and mobility. We hope you have some experience with yoga, even if you are at the beginning of your yoga path. This lesson is a good recap of asanas also for those who have been doing yoga for longer.

Dynamic Hatha classes are currently held in Finnish.

Flow

Flow class focuses on asanas to build up strength in your body. In a flowing practice the movements are combined together by your breath. This class is guaranteed to warm up your body and increase your body-mind awareness. Some earlier yoga experience is recommended.

We offer Flow classes both in Finnish and English.

Friday Freedom

Friday Freedom class is a weekly recovery-focused practice. The class is the perfect opportunity to prepare with ease for the weekend. The class moves lightly to the rhythm of breathing, occasionally stopping at restorative asanas familiar from Yin yoga. This energy charging practice is suitable for yogis of all levels.

Friday Freedom is held in Finnish.

Hatha

Hatha class consists of the basic postures of yoga and is the basis of many modern yoga trends. In the practice, we stay in the postures for several breaths and look at the alignments of the asanas. The class often includes various breathing exercises. This class increases strength and mobility. On the mat, you get to focus on yourself and do the exercise listening to your own body’s needs and limits. The practice is suitable for both beginners and those who have been doing yoga for a long time.

Hatha classes are currently held in Finnish.

Hip Hop Yoga

Friday night and Hip Hop Yoga will swing you into a weekend mood. In this flow class we do yoga to the beat of Drake and Beyonce, for example. The class is suitable for both beginners and more experienced yogis. Welcome to have fun!

Hip Hop Yoga is held in Finnish.

Inversio Flow

A playful and flowing class that allows you to challenge your body and mind in a safe environment. We raise the heat and heart rate, let the sweat flow and gradually prepare the body towards more challenging asanas, various inversions and hand balances. Each practice’s choreography is built around strengthening the middle body, increasing courage, and repeating, moving toward one selected peak pose, such as a hand stand, a head stand, or a pincha. We end the class with a restorative segment. The class is a great way to develop in your own practice, which is why we hope for previous experience in yoga – however, you can only be at the beginning of your hand balance training. We do not recommend this class when pregnant.

Inversio Flow is held in Finnish.

Move & Meditate

Release the rigid body, clear the buzzing mind. This class includes 2/3 movement, 1/3 meditation and is designed to balance from the busy everyday life. In this class, you will do a mobile asana practice and a seated meditation practice. Especially suitable for those interested in meditation techniques and also for beginners.

This class can be held either in Finnish or English depending on the people attending the class.

Roll & Release

Deep body work – in this class we get into juicy bits of the connective tissue in our bodies. We use MFR (myofascial release) balls and techniques to roll out and relax the body, while we stay connected to the breath. It leaves you feeling like you’ve had a full body massage! It’s a calm and slow practice, and no previous experience is needed.

The class is held in English.

Slow Flow

Slow Flow is gentle, yet dynamic class. You will challenge yourself with slow, conscious movement and focus on asanas and the transitions without any rush. We build up heat and create space in the body.

We offer Slow Flow both in English and in Finnish.

Slow Jams Restorative

A restorative yoga class, where your mind and body calms down to the slow beats of R&B and soul. Last-dance of the evening.

This class is held in Finnish.

Soft Evening

The Soft Evening sheds the tensions of the day and creates space for the body as well as the mind. An opening and restoring class where you move softly, guided by breath. This class will take you towards a restful night’s sleep. Suitable for all levels.

This class is currently held in Finnish.

Soft Morning

This sweet class combines dynamic waking movement with softness. An opening, restorative and reinforcing class. Feel free to come straight away from bed onto the mat. Suitable for anyone who wants to start their day gently.

This class is currently held in Finnish.

Sunday Soul

Sunday Soul class begins with an initial relaxation and sensing the feelings of your own body. A meditative start calms the nervous system and prepares the body for focused practice. Initially, your body warms up with a dynamic flow that provides relaxed but active movement for yogis of all levels. The class is concluded with a restorative segment that resets your body and mind for the upcoming week.

This class is held in Finnish.

Sweet Saturday

Saturday morning Slow Flow class for which every yogi is warmly welcomed. We recommend a bit of yoga experience, but the class offers options for all levels. We move gently, guided by breathing, taking care of the body holistically. You will gain mobility, technique and good Saturday vibes.

This class is held in Finnish.

Vinyasa Flow

Powerful practise where we link movement to our breath. Get ready to play, build heat, strength and flexibility through creative sequencing of challenging postures and shapes. Some earlier yoga experience is recommended.

We offer Vinyasa Flow classes both in Finnish and in English.

Yin

Yin practice takes you deep into your own body by opening up the tissues and releasing “chi” energy to balance the body in its natural way. During the practice you will be guided through a sequence of long and static postures with the help of yoga props. Suitable for all levels.

We offer yin classes both in Finnish and English.

Yin & Yang

Yin & Yang-practise combines the static yin and dynamic yang elements of life into a vigorous and calming yoga practise. We recommend some earlier experience on yoga.

We offer Yin & Yang classes both in Finnish and English.

Yin + Nidra

Yin + Nidra has similarities to Yin trough its calm and opening practice, but this class we end with nidra, i.e. yogic deep relaxation.

The class is held in Finnish.

Yinstorative

Yinstorative has similarities to Yin through its calm and opening practice, but the class is further spiced with a touch of restorative yoga. The purpose of restorative yoga postures is to help with recovery physically, mentally, and emotionally. Restorative postures are supported using props so that relaxation is possible. Through relaxation, the body can open up, blood pressure and sugar lowers, digestive system balances, resistance increases and fatigue and sleep problems ease.

The class is held in Finnish.

Yoga for Beginners

This class is perfect for you who are starting or have just started a yoga hobby and want to move forward at a calm pace. The class practices yoga asanas that increase strength and mobility and introduces you to the different dimensions of yoga. The class is suitable for everyone, no previous yoga background is needed. Come as you are. This lesson is not part of any course, so you can attend an individual class at any time of the year.

The beginners class is currently held in Finnish.

yoga styles

Ashtanga

Dynamic Hatha

Flow

Friday Freedom

Hatha

Hip Hop Yoga

Inversio Flow

Move & Meditate

Roll & Release

Slow Flow

Slow Jams Restorative

Soft Evening

Soft Morning

Sunday Soul

Sweet Saturday

Vinyasa Flow

Yin

Yin & Yang

Yin + Nidra

Yinstorative

Yoga for Beginners

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