This class will offer a varied sequence within a flow type practice where one movement threads into the next using “vinyasa”. Each week students will focus on guiding movements through intentional breath and active directing of attention toward focal points both internal and external (drishti). Special care will be made to bring the body into better muscular skeletal alignment. This alignment combined with the breath and drishti (gaze) will help bring the body, mind, and self to one point. Class will begin slowly on the floor and may include some pranayama (breathing techniques) and core awakening, moving into a more kinetic flow to build heat with vinyasa (upward dog pose and downward dog pose), standing and balancing poses and ending with more passive poses to prepare for Savasana. This class can be challenging and is aimed for those who have some yoga understanding and are ready to kick it up a notch. There will be plenty of opportunity to hone in on basic asana (pose) practices with modifications and options to try more challenging expressions of similar poses, if desired. Students are encouraged to practice at a pace and ability that feels appropriate. (warm class)