Entry Level Classes:

Intro to Yoga:
A FREE class to demystify "Yoga" and bring familiarity to the next class you take. Still the same mind-body workout, but introduced at a much slower pace. You will have a chance to learn the foundational breathing techniques, the essential yoga poses, and the principles that are incorporated in this workout, without being expected to keep up with th rest of the class. While the pace is slower, expect to move, breathe, and sweat. (60 minutes) FREE!
FUNdamentals:
Entry level yoga with an emphasis on form and function of basic poses in combination with the development of breath work. The perfect preparation for all the classes offered at CCY, or a great class on its own merit. This still challenging class will teach universal concepts and principles of alignment, and will focus on modifications for each individual. Yes, you will sweat. (60 - 75 minutes)


All Level Classes:

Pranayama:
One hour of powerful breathing techniques. Better than an oxygen bar. Too many benefits to list; suffice it to say, this class WILL surprise you. (60 minutes)
Restore:
Our gentlest routine, this viniyoga based class is designed to oxygenate, massage, and energize your entire body while soothing and calming your nervous system. Great for those of you suffering from sports injuries, arthritis, tendonitis, lower back pain, or from too much stress in your life. This class rocks in its own way! (75 - 90 minutes)
Soft Flow :
Emphasizes the concept of moving meditation. A gentle flow of traditional yoga poses to leave you energized and massaged. Bring a bath towel. (85 minutes)
Yoga Express:
A 45 minute class devoted to sun salutes. A quick mid-day pick me up! BETTER THAN A CUP OF COFFEE!

Specialty Classes:
Post Natal Yoga:
Come and enjoy this supportive communtity with you and your new loved one. Strengthen your your core and reconnect with your inner peace.
Ages: newborn-crawlers
Pre/Peri-natal:
Yoga for mommies-to-be and brand new moms too! Focusing on specific modifications and strength work for pregnant women , t he class is set up to both relax the mother-to-be and to prepare her for the most athletic event of her life. (60 - 75 minutes)
Yoga for Contemplation:
This class will explore power,restore and mediation using scripture principles and truths as a guide.
Yoga Kids:
WHAT FUN! This class introduces your young children to yoga in a fun, non-threatening, loving atmosphere. Ages 4 - 10. Giraffes, spiders, monkeys, and jungle sounds are included as your child moves from one pose to another! A mind body exercise your child will love to participate in! Plus, you parents can attend class in another studio at the SAME TIME!! Timed right to keep their full attention. (60 minutes)

Yoga for Spanish Speakers:
Una introducción del Yoga para la comunidad hispana. Posturas básicas con modificaciones combinados con ejercicios de respiración, dándole al nuevo estudiante la oportunidad para exploran su propio cuerpo. donaciones son agradecidas.

An introduction of Yoga to the Hispanic community. Basic postures with some modifications combined with breathing exercises giving the new students the opportunity to explore their bodies. donations welcome.
Teens and T’weens Yoga:
For ages 11 – 17. This specialized class is designed to bring confidence and balance to the ups and downs of a young and busy life. It will challenge you in a non-competitive, non-stressful way. Strengthen your body and mind and have a whole lot of fun doing it!! Bring a friend; experience a different way to hang out with your buddies. (60 MINUTES)
Quality of Life
The Quality of Life Yoga class is offered to participants who are survivors, themselves, who are caregivers or loved ones of survivors. It is a free class and is offered on Thursday evenings at 7:15pm. The class is taught by Amy Conn, who is a breast cancer survivor and who considers yoga part of her recovery program. The class is filled with people who face challenges that cancer presents: people currently going through treatment, pre and post surgery, or simply in the "wait and see" phase of surviving. All ages and abilities are welcome. The Quality of Life class recently participated in their first weekend retreat sponsored by the "Women Beyond Cancer" organization. The recovery process is ongoing and so is the class! "Cancer is costly, so Wellness shall be Free" This is our motto. (FREE CLASS – 75 minutes)
Yoga for Stiffer Bodies:
A class full of dynamic, deep stretches for stiffer bodies; the perfect cross training workout. Great before or after workouts or to speed recovery without interfering with your existing training regimen. For the athlete, the weekend warrior, or the body that just doesn’t seem to understand the word “flexible.” If you want a yoga class that will really stretch you, this is it. (75 minutes)
Yoga for bigger bodies:
This class proves that yoga is for every body. A very popular class for all who feel their body is "too big" to "bend" that way! You will love living in your beautiful body after this class. (75 min.)
Yoga Express for Men:
A 45 minute class FOR MEN ONLY.
Core:
Our most concentrated class on the schedule. Yoga postures specifically sequenced to challenge your center and plug you into the power of proprioception. You will learn specific techniques for decreasing back pain while strengthening and toning the abdominal wall. You'll discover intrinsic back muscles and abdominal muscles that when strengthened in a balanced way will give you better posture, more overall strength, and greater mobility. Your agility and balance will improve, and you’ll have fun in the process. And, yes, you will sweat. ( 75 minutes)

Progression of Power Classes:
Astanga:
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois' traditional vinyasa flow yoga. This is the method upon which all Power Yoga is based. This class is open to all; however we recommend attending a few of the other classes before hand.  (90 - 100 min)
Power Tools:
A shorter dynamic flow practice followed by a more concentrated look at specific groupings of poses. Partner work, wall work, prop work and discussion may figure into the class. Accessible to most participants. (85 minutes)
Power Hour:
One hour of pure POWER. Our basic vinyasa (FLOW) yoga, done in an hour.
Power 1:
Movement linked with breath, created to work your entire body, refresh your mind, and sooth your spirit. Designed to build progressively, Power 1 is practical and accessible for the returning yoga student as well as those new to the discipline. It is a process-oriented routine where students of every level can immediately enjoy benefits, see improvements, and use new-found inner and outer strength to increase the quality of their workout. You will sweat. (75 - 90 minutes)
Power Unplugged:
Take your favorite power class and slow it down to connect more fully with your body and breath. Hold each pose a little longer, seeking greater integration. Transform your practice by exploring your personal boundaries and ability to enter stillness. Use this evening class to dissolve the day away and strengthen your focus.
Power 1 & 2:
Still the same movement linked with breath. A tad (okay, maybe more than a tad) more challenging than power 1. For those of you who want to move to the rhythm of your own breath and weave poses together with fluidity, stamina, and merriment. We’ll have joy, we’ll have fun, we’ll sweat together in the sun!(90 minutes)
Power 2:
This class is for those of you who want to move to the rhythm of your own breath and weave poses together with fluidity, stamina and merriment. not a class for beginners. (85 minutes)

Restorative
Thanks for all your help and support you have given me. Thanks for giving me new life and energy with Restorative Yoga. I love coming and feel it has really helped me--physically (I have a herniated disc which acts up once in awhile, but the yoga exercises have really helped by strengthening but yet relaxing my back muscles and leg muscles. I hurt my back on vacation, and it was sore off and on all the month of Jan., but with Restorative Yoga, it went away, and my back is strong and good again. I appreciate that so much), emotionally, and mentally. We are so glad your Alpine Yoga is so successful. You have worked very hard and deserve success.
-Linda Keele

"July 31, 2005
I am overweight,
Out of shape,
Barely able to do yoga correctly - - and
I FEEL LOVE,
I FEEL ACCEPTED,
I FEEL WELCOME!
Thanks D’ana!"

Yoga for Stiffer Bodies
Nine months ago, I was approached by a friend as to my interest in running the first SLC marathon. . . . it had been 13 years since my last marathon and since then, well...while I have remained physically active, I had become dormant in my competition. . . . I agreed to train for the race if I had suitable cross training. I chose Centered City Yoga with D’ana Baptiste. My first run was pathetic. I ran half of the circumference of Liberty Park and died! I immediately enrolled in Centered city Yoga (I felt like an emergency case)! . . . I started from scratch with both training; each helping the other. The running time lengthened, the Yoga made me stronger. The miles took me up hills and made my body beg for mercy and the Yoga stretched me out and created a sense of calmness and confidence. The day of the race [I realized] I had sustained training nine months without one injury. I felt confident. I felt excited. . . .But I “hit the wall” at mile 19. I had not experienced this before. My sister-in-law announced to me, “OK, so this is your wall!”...I thought that when this happens to you, the race is over. She reminded me that it is possible to run through the wall and recover. (This is where the Yoga training came in). . . . I ran one entire mile with my eyes closed. I took all of the senses around me and simply experienced them while running through my wall. I finished the race, one hour later than anticipated. Crossing the line holding onto my sister-in-law’s hand and my son’s hand. I cried in the end, but I had made it. . . . After returning home, we ate and stretched. I stretched for four hours! That night, with very little pain, I danced to the B-52 band. The next day, I worked in my garden with no pain at all. Today, I’m running up and down stairs. Again, I know it was the Yoga. I started running with a firefighter and another friend who is obsessed with sports of all kinds. It was their first marathon too. One had to drop out (a non yoga believer), the other has multiple injuries. - Amy Susanne P. C.

Kathleen Olsen
I am sure that you have many seeking you out, just as I am because of your expertise and vast knowledge and experience. When I came to your Intro to Yoga class a couple weeks ago I was so impressed. Honestly I don't think that I have ever learned so much just in one class. You are so talented and have quite a gift with yoga. I think that it is so wonderful that you want to share it with others.

CCY is a place where everyone is welcome.

I like yoga because it is fun!

-CCy kid yogi

This place ROCKS!

-kate Kid yogi

yoga is my insporation for life.

-Sarah kid yogi

Thank you for being here for my trobled mind! Thank you for the best year I have had in years. Blessings for a beautiful practice and the ability to release.
-erin

Thank you for helping my daughter find joy in movment and peace in her body-so important! CCY has set her on a path toward bueaty and self acceptance. Thank you!
-M.M.

What a place of refuge has been created and sustained here. truly,truly amazing. This place rocks. It takes away all of my problrms that the week has brought so fare.
- Ruth McEdwan

 This place is quite and pecful and that's how it releaves my stress.
- Sophie Shenkal

Without yoga our minds would wander causing us to not focuse on our wondering world. Healing the body dose not come from the doctores but comes from the new life of good thoughts.
- kennedy anderson kid yogi
 
I think this place is the best
- nina kid yogi