class descriptions
No matter your yoga experience level, fitness, or health history, yoga has a style for you.
One of the many benefits of yoga is that you can choose a style that’s tailored to you, such as Chakra Flow, Gentle Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yin Yoga and more. Whether you prefer to practice in a small group setting at our studio, one on one during interactive private sessions, or online at home, there are a variety of options available to meet your goals and needs.
Discover the type of yoga that works best for you.
Banyan Tree offers yoga classes for all generations and levels. The beauty of yoga is that it always meets the practitioner where they are at, and never asks more of them. Everyone is accepted and included at our studio, and our goal is to always ensure that each person who walks through our doors feels comfortable, welcome and empowered in their practice on and off the mat.
Browse our types of classed offered below. Be sure to review the pricing structure as we offer a great intro offer if you’re trying us out for the first time, monthly memberships for the revisiting student and single sessions for those of you who want to pre-register as a drop in. We book private sessions for those who would like to schedule individual time with our teachers, available in studio or online.
class descriptions
chakra flow
(not currently scheduled)
The chakras are the seven major energy centers in the body in which our energy flows through. Blocked energy in our chakras can often lead to illness and dis-ease. In this 8-week series, we will guide you through a series of asanas (yoga postures) specific to the chakra we are focusing on and incorporate aromatherapy in the form of essential oils which correspond to balancing these energy centers. We will progress through the series from foundational postures in week 1 to more challenging postures at the end of the series. New students, please start within the first few weeks of the series. It is not recommended to start Chakra Flow during weeks 6 or 7. Please visit our daily social media posts or the Class Schedule description for the weekly chakra schedule. Discover the chakras and aromayoga as you open your body, mind and spirit. Standard props include 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1 blanket.
mindful flow
Mindful Flow will offer a creative flow involving sun salutations, standing and seated postures, back bending, balancing poses, and a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. All classes aim to emphasize the importance of breath and mindfulness, with most classes ending with a guided meditation or extended Savasana to enhance going inward.
hiit vinyasa
(not currently scheduled)
H.I.I.T. Vinyasa is a unique class that blends power yoga with functional fitness exercises for an amazing workout. The poses and exercises are all selected to be accessible to Yogi's of all levels, from beginner to the advanced Yogi. You can expect to build muscle, improve flexibility and most of all have an hour of fun.
pilates
(not currently scheduled)
Using the classical guidelines from Joseph Pilates this class will focus on creating strength and mobility to the body. Working all core muscles and more in a variety of ways while creating mobility in the joints. The end result is a stronger, balanced and mobile body.
Restorative yoga nidra
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra go hand in hand. Both of these practices allow us to tap into our parasympathetic nervous system, harness full body awareness, and offer stillness and relaxation for both body and mind.
Restorative Yoga is the practice of deeply relaxing and rejuvenating postures, each held for a longer duration (think 5-10 mins), and often with the support of props such as folded blankets, blocks and bolsters to relax the body, reduce stress, and calm the mind.
Yoga Nidra roughly translates to “yogic sleep” and is that space between wakefulness and complete relaxation. We move through pranayama, intention setting, body scans and visualizations to enhance going inward and relieving the mind and body of tension. It is said that 30 mins of Yoga Nidra is equal to 2-4 hours of deep sleep.
hatha strength (NOT CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
In this alignment-based class, we will more slowly and intentionally deepen into yoga postures to allow for a shift in focus and a concentration. Prepare for longer holds to build stamina and strength and to develop a stronger sense of body awareness. All classes will cover fundamentals with options for modification or expansion depending on students mobility levels.
Modifications always offered, props suggested!
candlelit gentle flow (november 2023)
Melt away the stress and tension from a busy week with a peaceful, gentle practice. Students will enter a room illuminated in candlelight and move through a series of postures designed to allow body and mind to unwind from the week’s activities.
(Offered November through March)
hatha yoga
Hatha yoga comes from the Sanskrit words “ha”, meaning “sun”, and “tha”, meaning “moon”. This class focuses on a traditional yoga philosophy. Mild to moderate postures focusing on yoga stretches and breathing technique. Students determine their own level of practice. All levels welcome – Hatha yoga is great for those beginning or returning to their yoga practice as well as those looking for a more gentle approach to yoga. Standard props include 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1 blanket.
prenatal & postnatal yoga: (not currently scheduled)
Pregnancy is a beautiful time to begin or reignite a yoga practice. Labor and delivery is a full body workout. Strengthen and condition your body in preparation for childbirth through sitting, standing and balancing postures – all safe for any trimester. Our practice begins with a time of sharing with other moms and ends with a final relaxation bonding with your baby to be. Appropriate for new moms just easing back into their practice. All levels welcome. Prenatal Yoga meets on Tuesdays at 7PM. Please have a folding chair or stool that can be used during the practice. Standard props also include 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1 blanket.
Yoga for Birth private sessions are a wonderful way to share your prenatal yoga experience with your birth partner and other family members. Contact us for scheduling information.
Slow Flow & slow flow fusion
This class will sequence you through both traditional and variations of Sun Salutation sequences as we link our movements to our breath. We will energize the chakras, strengthen the body and refresh the mind. An easier level of flow class, yet still a strong practice. A good bridge between Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow classes. Variations are offered to invite a gentle approach to this practice as well as opportunities to deepen within your own practice. All levels welcome. Standard props include 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1 blanket.
Rise + Flow
This class is centered around linking our postures with breathwork. You will be guided through a mindful and dynamic flow of movement, allowing for the opportunity to deepen the strength of your practice, and if appropriate for your level, trying variations of postures that require more strength, balance, control, and flexibility. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis - beginner to advanced. Props are encouraged!
outdoor vinyasa
Bi-Weekly Fridays, Greely Park Nashua NH
(Offered June - September)
KRIPALU (NOT CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
Kripalu Yoga is a traditional style of yoga that focuses on compassion in yoga practice and in life. Through breathwork, learning the bodies alignment in poses and listening to the bodies wisdom as you flow through your practice you will find this class was made especially for you. Each class is a little different, but you will always leave feeling that Kripalu bliss. All levels welcome.
prana flow (not currently scheduled)
Prana is a Sanskrit word for “life force energy”; the energy that exists in the body. To rejuvenate, move, or relax this energy we use “pranayama”, or “breathwork”.
In yoga, pranayama is one of the eight limbs, or foundations, of yoga, as is asana (physical practice).
In this class we will move through physical practice, asana, while also incorporating pranayama, breathwork.
Props are always encouraged to allow proper alignment of the postures and proper breath to flow! We will sometimes use 2 blocks, a strap, and/or a blanket.
vinyasa yoga
Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word meaning “flow”. Nyasa denotes “to place” and vi denotes “in a special way.” Through Vinyasa yoga, we link our movements to our breath. This class will sequence you through both traditional and variations of Sun Salutation sequences designed to energize the chakras and leave you feeling strong, energized and refreshed. All levels are welcome except for true beginners. It is preferable to have a foundational practice before joining Vinyasa. Standard props include 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1 blanket.
yin yoga
Yin Yoga is sometimes described as “acupuncture without the needles” for its ability to help balance “chi” or life force energy in the body. We practice postures that target the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, spine, hamstrings, and thighs. These poses are practiced on the floor for 3-5 minutes each in order to stretch through the muscles and into the ligaments, bones and joints. We’re going deep, yet we remain still. Essential oils are often offered as part of this class to enhance the full mind, body and spirit experience. We will end our practice with a blissful guided meditation. All levels welcome. Standard props include 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1-2 blankets and a bolster.
Yin-Yang Yoga
The Best of Both Worlds! Balance the intense quiet practice of Yin with the more energetic components of a Yang or Vinyasa practice. Yin postures target the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, spine, hamstrings, and thighs. These poses are practiced on the floor for 3-5 minutes each in order to stretch through the muscles and into the ligaments, bones and joints to maintain length and strength. We will then transition into the Yang portion of the class where will move through variations of Sun Salutations and sequences designed to energize the body leaving you feeling strong, invigorated and refreshed. All levels welcome. Standard props include 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1 blanket.
yin & restore
(not currently scheduled)
A fusion of Yin and Restorative yoga. Yin floor poses will be offered with a variety of props and the class will end with traditional Restorative poses to deeply relax and renew. All levels welcome. Standard props include 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1-2 blankets and a bolster.
yogalates (not currently scheduled)
Yogalates is the “east meets west” merging of Yoga & Pilates practices to achieve the maximum benefits for both body and mind. This class combines the mindfulness, breathwork and foundational postures of yoga with the stability, strength and repetitive characteristics of a Pilates mat class. Expect to improve balance and posture while building up strength in the Pilates “powerhouse” (core/hips/pelvic floor). Yogalates is all-levels but it is recommended that practitioners have a base knowledge of Yoga or Pilates to gain the maximum benefits.