Thanks to everyone who made it out to our Halloween Costume contest. We are party yoga animals.
The contest for the 60 minute Thai Massage was a complete draw! Between Sahtiya’s “School to Prison Pipeline Outfit”, Alaric’s “Roman Toga” and Lisa’s “Pink Bunny Hat”.
All of your accounts have been updated on Mind Body for a 30 minute massage with Kelly Zimmerman. Enjoy!!
We have been having a blast this fall enjoying the beautiful weather and yummy wine Central Virginia has to offer. We just added a few new photos to the gallery of our fall events! Two more dates left, register below…
Due to the success we have scheduled our Fall/Winter Zin & Zen dates. Join us:
$10 for Unlimited Monthly Members and $20 for other Members or Guests
Weather Clause: Depending on the weather the yoga class maybe held at our studio (or replaced with a “yoga jog” or other cooler weather workout) and then we will carpool to the vineyard for the tasting! These yoga/workouts will have a higher intensity due to cooler weather. In extreme weather will will move the event indoors. Expect “Yoga Jogs”, wine cellar meditations or indoor yoga classes.
3 Series Inversion WorkshopStrength Flow, Inversions, and Restorative Inversions for Health!
Plus each participant will receive a FREE 10 Page Inversions Playbook
20 days for $20 for News StudentsHydra Yoga Spa has a unique program which is ideal for beginning students. This package offers new students 20 days for only $20 AND one free workshop a month!
While we have some classes which are “easier” and some that are “harder” all our classes are open and manageable for beginning students. Small class sizes and super positive instructors make Hydra Yoga Spa the ideal place to forge a consistent practice which will last a life time.
Small class sizes mean we can only accept 5 new beginners each month. So if you’re interested register on MindBody today!
Once a month Hydra holds a workshop just for beginners! Ask questions about postures, understand modifications, learn to meditate, discuss diet (no pressure) and learn about your unique energetic body type or “dosha”. This quick check is integral to setting you on the right path of strength and healing in your asana practice but is not required for beginners. Come if you can or just enjoy the classes!
We only accept 5 students a month, must be new students or students who haven’t attended class in 3 months or more
Although we will keep our space at Divine Play we will no longer be in Suite 211 as of April 22nd. We’ve found a place on the downtown pedestrian mall. Some classes and massages will keep rolling during the transition period out of Divine Play. (We have a full home studio for massages in the Fry Springs area of Charlottesville.) By the first week of May we’ll be moved! And continue to be awesome! Stay tuned to our class schedule for updates. For example, 9:00 am classes are now registration required.
A heart felt thank you for building this community with us!
We are very excited to announce the Spring 2016 series of Zin & Zen. This series will be held on Saturdays beginning April 16th and we will be meeting at local wineries for a 60 minute gentle, outdoor Vinyasa practice led by Margaret Stella. Immediately following the practice we will sample some local wine.
$20 per class. Free for unlimited members. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
Should there be rain or cold Warm Gentle Vinyasa will be held in beautiful yoga studio located in the Glass building in downtown Charlottesville (313 SE 2nd St) and carpool to the vineyards. Regular carpool may also be available from this location.
To register please click here. If you have any questions please Contact Us.
We look forward to seeing you in the vineyard!
Join us on December 13th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at our studio for a unique class featuring 108 Sun Salutations. The class is suitable for all levels. The best part is the class is half off and only … Continue reading
Weight loss is a multifaceted problem and Yoga is a multifaceted solution. At Hydra Hot Yoga we have been shedding pounds, sculpting bodies for our students for the last two years with our Hot Yoga, Hot Vinyasa and Warm Vinyasa classes. They cleanse body and soul, similar to a nutritional cleansing website. But the real results, we feel, our in our students smiles. Yoga maximizes happiness, wisdom, and peace of mind. Along the way, a fitter body and more relaxed mind do come about. Yoga is famous for increasing physical strength and flexibility, as well as alleviating stress and other negative emotions. Conscious breathing and cultivation of positive mental qualities through meditation, and mindfulness of our interactions in the world make yoga powerful for weight loss because it approaches the mental aspects which cause unbalanced eating habits.
We are offering special morning fitness and wellness program that approaches weight loss at every angle. The physical exercise is addressed in 2 weekly morning OR afternoon Warm Vinyasa classes, with only our most experienced, fun and thoughtful teachers. Each class is designed along the specific physical need of each student in small group classes. You’re never too inflexible or out of shape to get started. Included in the program is a regular dietary consultant along the lines of your own Yogic Body Type or “Dosha”. You may be surprised what is easy for another to eat is quite difficult for your system to process/digest. You may be surprised at how easy it will be, using mindfulness principles, to avoid the foods that are holding you down.
This special series class enrolls new students each month and our first series starts in November 2014. Classes will meet twice a week, additional consultations on stress and dieting occur by appointment on Saturday. The cost for the program is $75 for month classes, consultations and massage (30 mins appox) are all included this is suggested to be added to any class pass in the Hydra Hot Yoga program. For any questions or a free consultation please contact Kelly Zimmerman at 434-249-9744 or hydrahotyoga@gmail.com.
Join us for soothing meditation practice every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:30am in the Warm Vinyasa class.
We also partner with a local Dharma Center Wednesday at 7:00pm or Saturday at 11:00am at the Jefferson Tibetan Society, behind Cherry Avenue. We encourage students of all backgrounds to learn classical shamatha, or breath-focused, mediation. Unlike other forms of deep-tissue massage therapy and work-out yoga, Thai Massage and the style of Hot Yoga and Warm Vinyasa we practice at Hydra Yoga Spa encourages a deeper understanding of these spiritual practices.
Although our yoga instructors and massage therapists lead small portions of guided meditation durning class, the traditional cultivation of regular meditation practice and understanding the Dharma has tremendous physical and mental benefits. Although spiritual in nature, these practices can be easily incorporated into any persons practice of prayer or relaxation time. Meditation decreases stress and anxiety, increases focus and clarity, relieves migraines, chronic fatigue, depression and mood swings (to name a few). Meditation, and the mental insight it induces is like the drug that cures all aliments. Simply put, meditation is massage for the brain and emotional spirit. Help us find the right class for you!
Suggested $10 donation for Wednesday and Saturdays.
Our yoga mats make very special gifts! Warning: I become very passionate when explaining why using a yoga rug on top of your mat is ideal for Hot Yoga and Vinyasa practice. First of all the 100% cotton feels better … Continue reading
