We're opening early in March! 

Join us in our spacious new studio for some great classes with top teachers. We're in the heart of Midtown at 16th & H but convenient to downtown offices, hotels and restaurants.

Introductory special: 10 days of unlimited classes for $20. Take advantage of the the special to experience a sampling of our classes. If you're just starting to explore yoga in Sacramento, with the special you can have fun investigating the classes of many teachers and different formats at the studio and see what's right for you.

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

Check out our unique Yoga Wall for dynamic classes that improve your flexibility and enhance core strength in a new way.

Start the process of transformation that is unique to yoga. Join us at any class for a fun practice that offers challenges and adventure!  

There are classes of different intensity levels depending on your mood and bravery. Come do what is comfortable for you today and let the practice gradually evolve over time.

For a moderate yoga experience check out our Gentle Hatha classes. The mixed level Classical Hatha Yoga sessions are more vigorous and offer lots of basic instruction and work on alignment for newcomers but enough interesting variations to challenge experienced students as well.  For intermediate or advanced students (and brave beginners), Power Yoga offers an exaordinary opportunity to systematically deepen your practice. 

We also have traditional Ashtanga First and Second series classes as well as Ashtanga 1-2-3  "masala" classes that give you a different mix of poses each time so you can explore more esoteric work. These are much like a Power Yoga class except with a more traditional Ashtanga focus and a wider range of poses so you can move your yoga practice to the next level.

And there are many other classes to explore at the studio. The descriptions page has details about the different classes. 

The teacher info page gives you some additional data about our faculty. The questions page offers some advice for students new to the practice. 

Come join us for a fun journey. We'll see you soon for the practice!  Pre-registration is not necessary -- they're all drop-in classes.  Check the schedule page for location details and class times. Just pick a class and show up! 

Introductory special!  Unlimited classes for 10 consecutive days -- only $20.

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 yoga practice that is right for you. 

We hope you'll stop in to experience some of the unique classes at Practice Yoga during your Sacramento yoga explorations. 

Call us at (916) 531-6264 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.  

What does Ashtanga mean?  Ashto means eight and anga means a limb or part. The name of the Ashtanga Yoga system refers to the 8 limbs of the path to enlightenment outlined by Patanjali in the classic text Yoga Sutra around 200 BC. The Sutras are the philosophical underpinning of not just Ashtanga but most other styles of hatha yoga practice.      

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.

We use classical to describe our Hatha Yoga practice as what we teach in those classes is an older and more traditional form than the vinyasa based systems we teach in the Ashtanga and Power Yoga classes.

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 Yoga Sutra 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's a lifetime adventure. 

PRACTICE YOGA

807 16th St. (at H)  Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 531-6264

info@practiceyogasac.com 

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