Join us for some of the most fun yoga in Sacramento.  Unwind, strengthen, work on your balance, cultivate tranquility and meet some new friends.  

Start the the process of transformation that is unique to yoga. Bill Counter's classes offer an extraordinary opportunity to explore a blend of ancient and modern yoga practices in several different practice styles.  

Bill is currently teaching Monday through Friday at 6 pm. Join us any day for a fun practice that offers challenges and adventure! They're all drop-in classes. 

Check our schedule page for location and schedule details. Pick a day and just show up! 

Introductory special: $20 for 10 days of unlimited classes.  If you're just starting to explore yoga in Sacramento, with the special you can have fun investigating all of Bill's classes and see what's right for you.

Bill teaches traditional hatha yoga as well as series ashtanga work and power yoga. Our class descriptions page has information about the different styles of practice. 

If yoga is new to you, try starting with one of the Classical Hatha Yoga classes Bill teaches Tuesdays or Thursdays at 6 pm.

If you want more more challenge in your practice we'd suggest exploring one of Bill's flowing Ashtanga or Power Yoga classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, also at 6 pm. 

Our teacher info page gives you some additional information. And our questions page offers some additional advice for students new to the practice. Come join us for a fun journey!

You'll find that the Sacramento yoga community is quite varied - the town is overflowing with great teachers from a number of different lineages. Wander around, check it all out and find the practice that is right for you. We hope you'll stop in at one of Bill's classes during your Sacramento yoga explorations. 

Call Bill at (916) 441-4914 if there are any questions about what class is appropriate or you need more information about your Sacramento yoga options. 

Namaste!

YOGA FAQ's          [also see our      questions page]

What does yoga mean? This is a Sanskrit word meaning "yoke" or "union". In the traditional sense, this refers to a linking of the individual to rest of the cosmos through a state of deep meditation. While many students come to yoga for the amazing physical benefits, the practices traditionally lead onward to meditation.

In addition to achieving a feeling of physical well-being, you'll find that the techniques of yoga lead to greater tranquility, contentment and internal peace.

What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit is the language of the yoga tradition, which stretches back thousands of years.

While originating in the Indus Valley of India, yoga has been embraced by many cultures over the last few millenia because the techniques have been proven to work effectively in promoting well-being and happiness.        

Is hatha yoga a particular style? No. It just refers to any of the physical practices of the yoga tradition. Every Sacramento yoga studio has a different mix of styles for teaching the breathwork and poses of yoga (asanas).  Whether it's ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar yoga, vinyasa flow (or whatever) -- they're all just varieties of hatha yoga.

There's a lot of overlap but different lineages explore the poses differently and emphasize different aspects of the tradition. The word hatha literally means force or forceful but also has an esoteric meaning of sun/moon indicating that one of the primary goals is to balance opposite energies and thus lead the mind toward tranquility and bliss. 

What results should I expect? That depends on your intent and the intensity of your practice. Patanjali, in the classic text Yoga Sutra from 200 B.C. mentions two requirements for a successful practice: abhyasa (a longterm intense practice) and vairagya  (detachment from the results).

The physical aspects of yoga (hatha yoga in its many forms) develop strength, flexibility, balance and good health. But all of these benefits pale in comparison to the mental rewards of the practice: contentment (santosha), improved mental focus, and a greater capacity for dealing with life from a relaxed, meditative perspective.

Where should I start?  Start anywhere. It's not linear. Do what you can, study with a wide variety of teachers. There is a lot of yoga in Sacramento to choose from. Wander around. Take a few classes. Figure out what aspects of the tradition work for you. It is a lifetime adventure. 

At left, Bill is working with a student on a standing balance in a power yoga class. 

Contact Bill for more information about the classes: phone: 916-441-4914 e-mail: info@sacramentoyoga.net

Namaste! We hope to see you in class soon!

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