Class Descriptions & Guidelines
We are an ALL Levels studio - every class is open to all levels of experience, from first-timers to seasoned practitioners. You’re welcome to drop into any session that fits your schedule, as each class offers modifications and variations to meet you where you are.
Generally, our longer format classes (75–90 minutes) *may* include a bit more in-depth exploration of poses, and opportunities for arm balances or handstands, but rest assured that these practices still honor individual pace and comfort.
Above all, our teachers bring their own unique voices and personalities to each class, ensuring a supportive, engaging, and authentic experience every time you step onto the mat with us.
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Vinyasa Flow (All Levels)
(Vi = “in a special way,” Nyasa = “to place”)
Dive into a dynamic flow that seamlessly links movement with breath. Drawing on the traditional meaning of “Vinyasa” (to place in a special way), this class weaves fluid transitions with intentional, breath-centered pacing. Whether you’re refining foundational postures or exploring arm balances and inversions, you’ll be guided through an invigorating flow that cultivates heat, flexibility, and focus. Expect to warm up with centering practices and wind down with grounding postures, concluding with a restful savasana that leaves you feeling energized and clear.
Key Elements:
Breath-synchronized flows with purposeful transitions & progressive sequences
Builds strength, balance, and flexibility/mobility
Options for beginners and experienced practitioners alike
Concludes with savasana (rest) or guided meditation for integration
Tula Yoga’s Embodied Practice (All Levels)
A complete yoga practice rooted in Haṭha Yoga.
Embodied Practice is Tula Yoga’s foundational class and reflects our commitment to yoga as a living, integrated tradition rather than simply a fitness modality.
This practice draws from the roots of Haṭha Yoga while weaving together mindful movement, somatic awareness, mobility work, breath practice, and contemplative attention. Classes may include elements of steady flow, held postures, and subtle somatic exploration, creating a balanced and adaptable practice that supports both strength and sensitivity.
While our teachings are informed by the broader framework of yoga, including the eight-limbed path described in the Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali, the emphasis of this class is on direct experience: cultivating awareness through the body, breath, and mind.
Alongside traditional yogic teachings, Embodied Practice is also informed by modern understandings of anatomy, mobility, somatics, and nervous system regulation. This allows classical practices to be offered in ways that are relevant, accessible, and supportive of contemporary bodies and lives.
In this class, you may experience:
• an intentional opening or moment of arrival
• prāṇāyāma (breath practice)
• mindful movement through both flowing sequences and held postures
• elements of somatic exploration and mobility work
• moments of pause and integration
• occasional reflections drawn from yoga philosophy
• a full closing rest or meditation
Postures may be referenced using their Sanskrit names, and teachings are offered with respect for yoga’s lineages and philosophical foundations.
Embodied Practice is designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Clear options and variations support those newer to yoga, while the steady, repeatable nature of the practice offers experienced students ongoing opportunities to refine awareness and deepen their relationship to practice.
Rather than striving toward a destination or perfect posture, this class emphasizes returning again and again to presence, curiosity, and discernment.
The pace is steady and unrushed. Variations and rest are always honored. Embodied Practice is welcoming to all bodies, identities, and levels of experience, including those navigating injury, stress, or past trauma.
Embodied Practice reflects Tula Yoga’s unique approach: a thoughtful blend of traditional Haṭha yoga, mindful movement, somatic awareness, and contemporary understanding of the body and mind. We meet you wherever you are, just as you are.
Hatha Yoga (All Levels/Beginners)
(Ha = “sun,” Tha = “moon”)
Experience a traditional practice designed to harmonize the active (sun) and receptive (moon) energies within. This class moves at a calm pace, emphasizing how you feel in each pose rather than achieving any specific outward form. Through slower mindful movement, static & dynamic postures, and gentle somatic practices, you’ll learn to tune into the subtle sensations and energies of each pose and cultivate a deeper body awareness. By focusing on interoception - your inner sense of what’s happening in your body - you’ll leave feeling balanced, present, and more in tune with yourself.
Key Elements:
Emphasis on interoception, somatic awareness & embodiment
Slow, mindful pacing for deeper exploration
Builds strength, balance, and flexibility/mobility
Options for beginners and experienced practitioners alike
Concludes with savasana (rest) or guided meditation for integration
Yoga + Weights (All Levels)
Build stability, focus, and inner strength through an empowering Vinyasa practice that incorporates light hand weights. In this class, traditional yoga postures are explored with the added resistance of two- to three-pound weights to deepen awareness of muscular engagement, balance, and control. Movements remain intentional and breath-centered, enhancing strength and stamina without losing the grounding and meditative qualities of yoga.
Perfect for those looking to support cardiovascular and bone health, increase functional strength, and cultivate resilience in both body and mind.
Restorative (All Levels)
Often referred to as the practice of “active rest,” Restorative Yoga is a gentle, therapeutic form of yoga that uses props (such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks) to fully support the body in restful postures. By holding these supported shapes for several minutes each, practitioners invite the body to release deeply held tension, calm the nervous system, and restore balance at both the physical and mental levels. The focus is on comfort, ease, and stillness, allowing the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest-and-digest” response) to activate. This practice is particularly beneficial for reducing stress, fostering mental clarity, and promoting an overall sense of well-being.
Key Elements:
Long-held, supported postures designed for deep relaxation and gentle opening
Ample use of props (bolsters, blankets, blocks) to minimize strain or effort
Focus on breath awareness and quiet introspection
Calms the nervous system, promoting deep rest and rejuvenation
Ideal for all levels, including those with limited mobility or recovering from injury
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Hand-crafted Alchemy Crystal Bowls - pure quartz fused with gems, precious metals, and rare earths - radiate shimmering overtones that gently coax each chakra back into tune. Alongside them, luminous white frosted quartz bowls lay down a steady, grounding foundation, anchoring the harmonic field so the subtler alchemy tones can spiral through the body with clarity and depth. As these consonant layers entrain brain waves into a parasympathetic “rest-and-restore” rhythm, muscles release, breath elongates, and the nervous system settles into calm equilibrium. You’ll emerge balanced, refreshed, and resonating in harmony from crown to root.
Guidelines for Classes
Guidelines for LIVE-STREAM Classes 💻
You MUST REGISTER for these classes at least 1 hour before class begins. Please make sure you are registering for classes that have a computer 💻 in front of the class name.
You must either pay for the class, have credits on file or be an unlimited member to access these classes.
Approximately 10 minutes prior to the class start time, go back to the schedule and you will be able to click the broadcast link to join the class. (note: you MUST be logged in and registered to see the broadcast link.)
If you are having trouble, please email the studio desk staff at hello@tulayoga.net for assistance. We will be responding right away to help get you into the class.
Guidelines for in STUDIO Classes 🏠
Please arrive 5-10 minutes earlier to set up and get settled.
Dress in comfortable, moveable clothing.
Mats, props and towels are available at the studio for you to borrow. You can also bring your own!
Masks are optional, but not provided.