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yoga classes
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday 7-8:30am
Mysore
St. Paul Yoga Center
Monday 6-7pm
Half Primary
Online
Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm
Hatha
Tula Yoga & Wellness
Wednesday 6-7pm
Foundations
Online
Classes located at St. Paul Yoga Center, Tula Yoga & Wellness, and online. Pre-register below to join and begin. Buy Classes + View Pricing.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Mysore (assisted self practice)
All levels class with one-to-one teacher guidance. Learn step by step, at your pace. We’ll work together to build your practice through a balanced approach.
Half Primary
Practice halfway through the Primary Series, wrapping-up with three simple closing postures and rest. Emphasis on breath-led movements to build strength and ease.
Foundations
You’ll be guided through the foundational standing postures of the Primary Series. Focus is on breath awareness and healthy alignment for all levels.
Hatha
Breath-centered class that blends basic postures and mindful movements. Moves at a slow and steady pace, helping you feel calm and peaceful.
“I love this class and community! It’s meditative, strength-building and perfect for any level.”
Jessie P. / mysore class
yoga benefits + FAQ
Benefits of Yoga
The benefits of yoga are almost endless! A consistent practice reduces stress, strengthens your body, calms your mind, builds confidence, improves sleep, boosts immune system, increases well-being, and improves health.
What’s Ashtanga Yoga?
A healing method of yoga. The practice invites you to connect to your breath, letting your movements follow your breathing. The sequence has variations for all levels.
What’s Mysore Class?
It’s like a private lesson in a group setting. You get one-to-one attention in this class. We’ll work together to develop your personalized practice, step by step. You’ll move at your pace, practicing by following your breath. Perfect for beginners and experienced students alike.
What’s Led Class?
Students are guided together as a group through the Primary Series, or part of it. The teacher paces and counts the class (traditionally in Sanskrit). Great for enjoying moving and breathing together.
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In the Ashtanga Yoga method, practitioners rest on moon days. Upcoming rest days for Twin Cities, MN area: December 30 (monday/new/4:26pm). January 13 (monday/full). January 29 (wed./new). February 12 (wed./full). February 27 (thursday/new).
student testimonials
“Kristen teaches with grace, compassion, and humor. She takes the series seriously, but she doesn't take herself too seriously. She's approachable, knowledgeable, and so kind. Her teaching has been a constant in my life, and I am so grateful for her.”
— Alexis B.
“Kristen is a loving and most welcoming instructor. Her dedication to the Ashtanga lineage is based not only from many years’ experience in the practice, but for her love of yoga… Immensely grateful for her amazing inspiration and guidance. She radiates welcoming.”
— Deb G.
“I enjoyed the Ashtanga Basics session so much. Kristen is a very skilled teacher—poised, passionate, and knowledgeable. She brings a sense of calm to each class and it truly helps me calm my mind. I'm very grateful to have Kristen as a teacher and am looking forward to more!”