Our Classes
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that emphasizes physical postures and breath control. It serves as a foundational practice for many other styles of yoga and is known for its slower pace and focus on alignment and balance. Hatha yoga classes include a sequence of postures designed to stretch and strengthen the body, paired with breath control techniques to promote relaxation and mental clarity.
Originating from ancient traditions in India, Hatha yoga is often practiced as a means to prepare the body and mind for meditation. Hatha is derived from the Sanskrit words "ha," meaning sun, and "tha," meaning moon. Together, they symbolize the balance of opposing forces, emphasizing harmony between strength and softness, activity and passivity within the practice of yoga.
The practice can vary in intensity and can accommodate different skill levels, making it accessible to beginners as well as more experienced yogis. Overall, Hatha yoga aims to cultivate a harmonious relationship between the body, mind, and spirit, encouraging mindfulness and well-being.
Mindful Hatha Flow | Wednesday 7:30am, Sunday 9am with Inne
This class blends mindful movement with intentional alignment. Guided by the breath, you’ll move with awareness of your body and honor your pace. Each pose is held with proper alignment to build strength, balance, and focus, creating a smooth, grounded flow that connects body, breath, and mind. This flow is suitable for both beginners and experienced yoga practitioners. Class is taught at room temperature.
Be guided through grounding breathwork and foundational hatha poses, allowing your muscle groups and myofacial tissue to experience healthy movement and gentle stretches. Class is taught at room temperature.
Hatha Yoga | Fridays 5:30pm with Cindy
This class blends the alignment-focused, sustained postures of traditional Hatha with breath-to-movement and creative Vinyasa flows. Expect progressive sequencing, thoughtful transitions, and moments of pranayama designed to help you orient in your body and the present moment. Classes are lively and exploratory, and combine the best of both Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. This class is accessible to all levels, designed with opportunities for variations and modifications for all. Class is taught at room temperature.
Hatha Flow | with Alysha
Where movement meets mindfulness.
In Mindful Vinyasa, we flow with breath, presence, and intention inviting awareness into the body and compassion into our inner experience. Rooted in the four foundations of mindfulness, this practice helps anchor your attention in the present moment—through sensation, emotion, thought, and breath. We begin slowly, breaking down key postures to arrive in each shape with clarity and strength. From there, we build into a rhythmic flow that invites softness, curiosity, and an almost meditative quality of movement. Class is taught at 75 degrees.
Vinyasa Flow | Mondays 5pm with Amanda
Uniting breath and movement, our vinyasa classes will celebrate your strength, challenge your balance leaving you feeling connected to your body. We will flow through creative, fluid, strength-building sequences that will focus on breath-to-body alignment and connectivity. Accessible to all levels, designed with opportunities for variations and modifications for all. We expect you to move at the pace of your own breath, take rest whenever you need, and have grace with where you begin and end.
Vinyasa Flow | Mondays 7:30am and Wednesdays 6pm with Inne
The flow combines breath and movement in a continuous sequence that eases tension and brings you into the present moment. The class includes flowing transitions and a touch of cardio to build energy and circulation while supporting strength, flexibility, and balance. Suitable for all levels, this practice will help you feel refreshed, centered, and renewed, allowing you to release the demands of the day and ease into a relaxed, restful state.
Vinyasa Flow | Tuesdays 6:30am with Alysha
A creative vinyasa flow inspired by the geometric alignment principles of Katonah Yoga. Expect progressive sequencing, thoughtful transitions, and moments of pranayama designed to help you orient in your body and the present moment. Classes are lively and exploratory, with metaphorical cues and a curated playlist. This class is accessible to all levels, designed with opportunities for variations and modifications for all.
Power Vinyasa Flow | Saturdays 9am with Amanda
Step onto the mat and get ready to move, breathe, and feel energized. The class will begin with grounding breath, a gentle warm-up that moves into a dynamic sequence, and ending with restorative poses and rest. The class will include the invitation to meet your edge through powerful flow, balance challenges, and drawing on your inner strength. While this class is powerful, it is open to all-levels and will meet each student exactly where they are through the use of variations, modifications, and props. Every class is set to a vibrant, intentionally curated playlist to help you drop in, tune into your breath, and turn movement into meditation. Come ready to explore, listen to your body, and find joy in movement.
Power Vinyasa Flow + Restore | Sundays 4:30pm with Gerhard
Begin with a strength and mobility oriented vinyasa flow featuring longer held postures, mindful transitions, and an emphasis on breath mechanics to deepen mind-body connection. The class will end with a restorative sequence designed to leave you feeling energized, grounded, and refreshed. This class is for all levels and taught at 75 degrees.
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic and flowing style of yoga that emphasizes synchronization of breath with movement. In a Vinyasa class, postures are linked together in a sequence, creating a continuous flow that transitions smoothly from one pose to another. This practice can vary in intensity and pace, depending on the instructor and the level of the class.
The term "Vinyasa" translates to "to place in a special way," which reflects the careful arrangement of poses and transitions. Each class typically begins with foundational poses, such as downward-facing dog and upward-facing dog, before progressing to complex sequences. The flow is often guided by breath, inhaling during upward movements and exhaling during downward movements.
Vinyasa yoga also has a meditative quality, as the rhythmic nature of the practice encourages mindfulness and concentration. It can enhance flexibility, strength, and balance while providing both mental and physical benefits. The flow can be adapted to suit individual needs and experience level, making Vinyasa accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. Overall, Vinyasa yoga is an engaging way to cultivate awareness, vitality, and well-being through movement.
Mindful Vinyasa Flow | Mondays 9am, Thursdays 6:30am, Fridays 7am withAvril
Yin Yoga | Wednesdays at 2pm with Danae
Yin Yoga | with Amanda
Yin Yoga
This yoga class awaits you with gentleness and slowness at the end of a week. We'll begin by slowing down the breath to regulate our nervous system. Several yin poses will follow, allowing you to find stillness in a held pose. Next, restorative poses allow the body to fully rest and relax, further regulating our nervous system. Lastly, Yoga Nidra (the yoga of deep rest) with meditation will set you up for a dreamy night's sleep.
Yin and Restorative with Sound Bath | Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm with Annabelle
A meditative and deeply nourishing practice, this class blends gentle movement, long-held postures, and intentional stillness to support physical release and energetic renewal. We’ll begin with slow, mindful movements to help ease tension and prepare the body to relax into supported, long-held poses. Inspired by the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, Pema Chödrön, and other mindfulness teachers, occasional readings and intention cards will be offered to invite reflection and deepen the connection with your higher self. We’ll close with a sound bath to help shift brainwave states and activate the parasympathetic nervous system- guiding you into a space of profound rest and inner quiet. Slightly heated (75-77 degrees).
Yin Yoga | with Aubree
A meditative, slow practice designed to release tension, improve flexibility, and connect with oneself. In this class, poses will be held for a few minutes, allowing you to access the body's deeper tissues while cultivating mindfulness and settling into stillness. Props will create support, allowing you to drop deeply and safely into these poses. This class is suitable for all levels and will be slightly heated (75-77 degrees).
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that emphasizes passive stretching and deep relaxation. It focuses on the connective tissues of the body, such as ligaments, tendons, and fascia, rather than the muscles.
Poses are typically held for extended periods, ranging from 3 to 5 minutes, allowing you to explore your physical limits while promoting greater flexibility and joint mobility. This practice is meditative, encouraging mindfulness and self-awareness as you connect with your breath and sensations in your body.
Yin yoga is suitable for all levels and is often recommended for those seeking nervous system control, stress relief and a deeper understanding of their physical and mental states.
A meditative, slow practice designed to release tension, improve flexibility, and connect with oneself. In this class, poses will be held for a few minutes, allowing you to access the body's deeper tissues while cultivating mindfulness and settling into stillness. Props will create support, allowing you to drop deeply and safely into these poses. This class is suitable for all levels and will be slightly heated (75-77 degrees).
Yin and Restorative with Yoga Nidra | Sundays 6pm with Cindy
The art of deep rest. In this nurturing class, we settle into supported, long-held postures (5 to 20 minutes) using bolsters, blankets, and blocks to rest deeply and release pent-up tension. With emphasis on relaxation and nervous system regulation, each pose encourages surrender, stillness, and release. Expect to leave feeling calmer, more grounded, and profoundly restored. Restorative yoga is great for recovery, reflection, or a mindful pause in your busy week.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a therapeutic practice that promotes relaxation and healing using props and supportive poses. Developed in 20th century India by B.K.S. Iyengar and his daughter, Geeta, this style involves holding poses for longer periods, usually 5 to 15 minutes, to help the body release tension and relax deeply. It focuses on calming the nervous system and restoring balance.
During relaxation, we may experience a range of feelings that surface, allowing us to confront emotional or physical stress. This practice helps us tolerate emotional discomfort while moving towards calmness, offering both internal and external benefits. Expect a mental struggle before finding peace and holding ourselves in a pose long enough allows for this process and transformation to take place.
This style of yoga was developed to help people with injuries, acute illnesses, and chronic disease. It is suitable for all experience levels especially those recovering from injuries or dealing with stress.
Restorative Yoga | with Gretha
Prenatal Yoga | with Inne
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga is a gentle, supportive practice designed specifically for pregnant bodies at every stage of pregnancy. Classes focus on safe, modified poses that help build strength, improve flexibility, and relieve common discomforts such as back pain, hip tension, and fatigue. Breathwork and relaxation techniques encourage calm, reduce stress, and support emotional well-being, while also helping prepare the body and mind for labor and birth.
Prenatal yoga offers a nurturing space to slow down, connect with your changing body and baby, and build confidence throughout pregnancy. It also offers a space for new moms to connect and build community.
Designed for those looking to elevate the intensity, this class builds on the foundations of Mat Pilates with a more challenging, sweat-inducing workout. Expect precise, controlled movements that engage the entire body while developing strength, stability, and endurance. Class is taught at 75 degrees. All levels welcome but we recommend you attend Pilates Method if this is your first Pilates class.
Pilates Method | Thursdays 2pm with Silvana
This class focuses on the building blocks and foundational movements that are key for deepening your practice. This mat-based class will contain elements of flexibility and coordination along with movements to strengthen your core and provide a full body workout. All levels are welcome and encourage taking this before Mat Pilates.
Pilates Foundations | Wednesdays 10:30am with Lizzy
Focus on breathing techniques, core engagement basics, alignment and posture, gentle flexibility work, low-impact movements
Basic mat exercises (e.g., pelvic tilts, leg lifts, bridges). Ideal for: beginners, older adults, people recovering from injuries or with limited mobility, yoga students new to Pilates
Mat Pilates with Meditation | Mondays 12pm and 2pm; Wednesdays 9am and Fridays 12pm and 2pm with Lizzy
Focus on smooth transitions between exercises, intermediate/advanced mat work (e.g., teaser, rollovers, side planks), dynamic core training, props like resistance bands and balls, emphasis on precision, control, and strength. Ideal for students with prior Pilates or yoga experience, fitness enthusiasts, students wanting to build deeper core strength and body control. Class ends with a Meditation.
Mat Pilates | The Salty Core - Tuesdays 4:45pm and Saturdays 10:15am with Karii
High-Intensity, Pilates inspired strength experience designed to enhance power, balance, and stability while supporting longevity and injury prevention. Created for surfers, athletes and active bodies of all ages, this class delivers a full-body challenge that builds strength, control, and resilience from the inside out. Karii's playlist will certainly inspire you to ignite your inner warrior, rise up to the challenge and crush your self-doubt.
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates is a low-impact exercise method focused on building core strength, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through controlled, precise movements performed on a mat.
Using bodyweight resistance and guided breath work, it targets the deep abdominal muscles, back, hips, and glutes—collectively known as the "powerhouse." Ideal for all fitness levels, Mat Pilates promotes balance, stability, and overall body awareness, making it an effective and accessible workout for strength, rehabilitation, or general wellness.
At Studio by Live Better we believe Pilates is about progress, not perfection. We celebrate small wins, personal growth, and the joy of moving—not rigid ideals. We Value inclusivity and creating a welcoming space for all bodies. Our teachers teach with curiosity, patience, and encouragement and believe in meeting students where they are on their journey.
Mat Pilates | Thursdays 9am with Silvana
Other Classes
Lunar Flow | Mondays 6:45pm with Danae
Practice Moon Salutations (Chandra Namaskar) and Pranam Namaskar (prostration poses). This flow helps to calm the mind and body, release tension, and create balance, making it ideal for evening practice or times when you need to slow down. Explore hip openers and backbends *great for people who sit long hours for work, drive or bike. Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Listen inward. Rest longer in savasana (final resting pose). Enjoy a curated playlist. All levels are welcome.
Yoga for Longevity | Wednesdays 7:15pm with Robin
Yoga for Longevity is a strength class designed to build functional strength, bone density, balance, and resilience. Using mindful movement, light hand weights, breathwork, and yoga-inspired flow, this class supports a strong, steady body without intensity or strain. We move slowly and intentionally to create strength that feels grounded and sustainable—helping you improve posture, stability, and everyday mobility while also calming the nervous system and winding down the business of the day.
Core Strong | Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm; Sunday at 10:30am with Danae
Core Strong is a high-energy and high-vibe class blending Mat Pilates with yoga. Build strength and gain flexibility as you sweat + smile + shine. No experience is needed. Adaptations are provided.
Gentle Flow with Restorative | Fridays 10:30am with Inne
This is an all levels moving meditation blending slow dynamic movement, deeper stretches , breathwork and intentional stillness. Each class aims to meet each student where they are with options and variations sprinkled throughout. The movement portion of the practice will be followed by a few restorative shapes to slow down, release tension and lean into the support of props. This class is meant to offer a balance of stress relief and restoring of energy by regulating the nervous system. Feel free to bring any additional comfort items like eye pillows etc.
Family Yoga | with Inne
Family Yoga is a fun, interactive class where movement meets imagination! Expect animal poses, partner yoga, stretching, breathing exercises, and relaxation- all designed for parents and kids to do together. It’s a great way to bond, laugh, and unwind as a family. Kids Age Range: 5 to 12 years old
Sound Healing
Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that utilizes sound vibrations to promote emotional and physical well-being. This modality often incorporates various instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, and voice, to create resonant frequencies that can resonate within the body.
The underlying principle of sound healing is that everything has a vibrational frequency, including our bodies. When these frequencies become imbalanced due to stress, illness, or emotional turmoil, sound can help restore harmony. The vibrations produced during sound healing sessions can penetrate tissues, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and facilitating healing.
Participants typically lie down or sit comfortably while the sound practitioner plays instruments or uses their voice. During the session, individuals may experience a range of sensations, from deep relaxation to heightened awareness. Many people report a sense of peace, clarity, and an overall improvement in mood and emotional state following a sound healing session.
Sound healing is often used alongside other alternative therapies, making it a versatile addition to holistic wellness practices. It is important to note that while many find it beneficial, sound healing should not replace conventional medical treatment when needed.
Meditation
Meditation is a practice that has been utilized for centuries across various cultures for its mental and spiritual benefits. The benefits of meditation have been backed by scientific research providing a clearer understanding of its impact on the brain and body.
Meditation improves brain function. Studies using neuroimaging have shown that meditation can lead to structural changes in the brain. For instance, regular meditation practice has been associated with increased gray matter density in the prefrontal cortex, an area involved in executive functions such as attention, decision-making, and self-regulation. Furthermore, the hippocampus, which plays a key role in memory and emotional regulation, has also been shown to enlarge with consistent meditation practice.
Meditation influences brain activity as well. It has been found to reduce activity in the default mode network, a collection of brain regions associated with mind-wandering and self-referential thoughts, often linked to feelings of anxiety and depression. By diminishing activity in this network, meditation can foster greater focus on the present moment, enhancing mindfulness and reducing rumination.
Meditation can elicit a relaxation response in the body, leading to physiological changes that promote overall well-being. Research has indicated that meditation can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, decrease heart rate, and improve immune function. These changes contribute to a reduction in symptoms of stress and anxiety, offering both immediate and long-term health benefits.
Moreover, meditation practices, such as mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation, have been linked to improved emotional regulation. These practices encourage a non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and feelings, which can enhance compassion towards oneself and others. Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated increased activity in brain regions associated with emotional regulation, such as the anterior insula and the anterior cingulate cortex, during these meditative practices.
Meditation can be practiced for various lengths of time and in various ways (standing, belly down, moving, sitting etc.). Regular practice has been associated with numerous mental and physical health benefits, such as reduced stress and anxiety, improved emotional well-being, and enhanced concentration. It also serves as a tool for self-discovery and personal growth, allowing you to cultivate a greater understanding of yourself and your place in the world. It helps you connect with your higher self.
Cardio Dance (Turn It Up)
Turn It Up Cardio Dance is a high-energy dance workout that gets your heart pumping and your body moving. Fun choreography, powerful music, and nonstop energy make this the ultimate cardio party.
This class leaves you feeling energized, confident, and empowered. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and turn it up!
Music and Movement: Boost Energy, Mind & Health
(Zumba Gold)
Zumba Gold® is a modified lower-intensity version of the original Zumba dance fitness program, specifically designed for active older adults, beginners, those returning to fitness after an illness or injury, or anyone who prefers a gentler workout pace.
This class is a low-impact, slow-pace workout session combining all elements of fitness-cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility, and boosted energy for all abilities, nourishing your mind, body and soul.
Let go, and feel the freedom of movement in your body. Release all your inhibitions and embrace your magnificent self by having fun and laughing.