Flow & Yin
Sun & Moon Yoga Studio (Fairfax, VA location)
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
A balanced class inviting you to experience the active and the receptive. In the "flow" portion, shake off your day with inspired movement, and then in the "yin" portion, unravel deep layers of tension in connective tissue. A great choice for yogis who want to move and restore in a single practice. Joanna’s classes offer a supportive, grounded space for students to experience yoga and explore their inner landscape with curiosity and compassion. With a gentle and intentional teaching style, she invites students to engage with the full breadth of what yoga can offer both on and off the mat. Her classes support nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and a deeper sense of inner calm and connection.
Helps us to relax and rest deeply and completely. Restorative yoga relieves the effects of chronic stress, stimulates and soothes the organs, reverses the effects of gravity, and permeates the body with energy. Restorative postures are usually adapted from supine or seated yoga poses with the addition of blocks, bolsters, and blankets to eliminate unnecessary strain.
A style of yoga where gentle passive postures are held for sustained periods of time. Positive 'stress' is put on the deep layers of the connective tissue. Yin yoga restores and maintains the natural mobility of the joints. This style of yoga allows for deeper meditative experiences as well. Yin yoga is a complimentary practice to the dynamic and invigorating styles of yoga.
A flowing and dynamic form of yoga. The poses link together as if they were a dance on the mat. Each pose moves rhythmically on an inhale or exhale breath. This style of yoga connects postures and creates heat in the body in order to release tension. Vinyasa yoga allows for a lot of variety, but always includes postures which build strength, followed by postures for stretching.
Offers expectant mothers a place to explore the changes in their bodies and minds. Gentle stretching and strengthening often relieves many common pregnancy discomforts, while also preparing the mother for labor and birth. Prenatal yoga classes adapt traditional postures to the needs of a changing pregnant body. Prenatal yoga is safe for the mother and baby.
Additional yoga offerings
Asana (physical movements), Pranayama (breathing techniques), Mantra (affirmations), Mudra (hand positions), Meditation (visualization), and Yogic Philosophy are seamlessly woven into personalized sessions. Guiding clients to promote inner and outer healing, restore balance, and increase vitality fosters an optimal state of physical and emotional well-being, both on and off the yoga mat.
No prior experience is needed, and all are welcome to experience the practice of yoga.