Explore Yoga Sound Baths and Reiki

Major benefits of yoga include:

● Improved balance

● Increased strength

● Coordination and focus

● Cognitive benefits

● Emotional well being and clarity of mind

● Effective complimentary care for anxiety, depression, and trauma

Whether you are absolutely new to Yoga or an experienced practitioner, our classes at Kula Connections will provide you with the greatest benefits that Yoga can provide!

Physically, you may see improved strength, flexibility, and balance. Recent studies even suggest that Yoga has effects as impressive as improved bone density .

Yoga Asana (the physical poses of Yoga) features holds in the traditional poses of Yoga. When these poses are held, they provide healthy stress on the body that can help to increase bone density.

Yoga also improves balance making Yoga practitioners more resistant to falls and injury when completing the actions of their everyday life.

Yoga creates strength and flexibility at the same time. Postures engage a certain type of active stretch called isometric stretching. By actively engaging certain muscles and lengthening others at the same time, Yoga leaves practitioners with improved range of motion to help them in their daily lives.

Beyond the physical effects, the major benefits of Yoga can be found in the body mind connection of Yoga that improves our mental health and cognition .

Yoga links breath, movement, and focus. This creates new neural pathways and benefits the regions of the brain associated with information processing and memory. Deep breathing in Yoga, as well as relaxing into the postures, is responsible for activating the parasympathetic nervous system which governs our relaxation and rest functions. This effect makes Yoga particularly beneficial for treating anxiety, depression, and trauma related symptoms .

Here at Kula Connections, we believe in making Yoga safe and accessible for all! While you can expect to be met where you are at in any class, this quick guide can help you choose which class is right for you.

Yoga Basics

❖ Perfect for total beginners as well as experienced practitioners looking to deepen their foundations.

❖ This class emphasizes breath awareness and developing correct alignment in foundational poses.

Gentle Yoga

❖ Great for beginners!

❖ Designed for practitioners looking for a slow paced class with attention given to alignment and relaxation.

❖ Integral strength, balance, and practical flexibility are emphasized in this class.

❖ All levels welcome!

Yoga Flow‍ ‍

❖ Yoga Flow is Tom Machado’s unique class developed from decades of experience.

❖ Movement and breath are supported by alignment principles, bio-mechanics, and functional anatomy.

Hatha

❖ Hatha Yoga classes emphasize alignment and spending longer amounts of time in each posture.

❖ Expect a class that is a bit more physical than Gentle Yoga but less dynamic than a Vinyasa class.

❖ These classes are suitable for all levels.

Vinyasa

❖ Vinyasa classes at Kula are “All Levels” meaning all are welcome, but complete beginners may benefit from taking Yoga Basics or Gentle Yoga first.

❖ “Vinyasa” means to place together in a certain way. In a Vinyasa class, you will see breath and movement linked together in order to create a flowing sequence.

❖ Vinyasa classes are flowing, dynamic, and creative.

Yoga Sculpt

❖ Yoga Sculpt incorporates light weights to target certain muscle groups.

❖ Yoga Sculpt is the perfect class to build strength while still enjoying the benefits of Yoga!

Yin

❖ Yin Yoga is the “slowest” Yoga on the menu.

❖ These classes feature extended holds of one to ten minutes in gentle poses.

❖ Long holds in the postures provide great relaxation and benefits that reach into the fascia, deep muscular tissue, and even the bones!

❖ Suitable for all levels and abilities!

Kundalini Yoga

❖ Kundalini Yoga uses Pranayama (Breathwork), meditation, and simple postures to lead the practitioner to an experience of expanded consciousness.

❖ The Kundalini energy can be thought of as our ‘dormant potential’ waiting to be awakened.

Yoga is a vast tradition that originated in India. Modern Yoga as we know it focuses on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, an Indian sage who lived between the 2nd and 5th centuries.

In Yoga Sutra 1.2 Patajali defines Yoga, “ Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha ” “ Yoga is stilling the fluctuations of the mind ”

Patanjali not only defines Yoga, but provides us with the 8 Limbs of Yoga. This is a complete system designed to bring a practitioner a single focused mind that may accurately perceive reality.

See a full article by Eva P.

From Stanford Medicine

Sound Bath is a holistic approach to promoting overall well-being and self-care.  Through a meditative practice, participants are “bathed” in soothing vibrations from instruments like gongs and singing bowls to promote:

Relaxation and stress reduction
Sound baths promote deep relaxation by activating a part of the nervous system that helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and tension.

Emotional well-being
The therapeutic vibrations and frequencies used in sound baths can foster feelings of peace, contentment, and optimism, thereby contributing to improved emotional health.

Enhanced sleep quality
By inducing a state of deep relaxation, sound baths can help quiet the mind and prepare the body for restful sleep, leading to improved sleep quality.

Improved focus and clarity
The calming effects of sound baths can enhance mental clarity and focus, allowing participants to concentrate more effectively by removing distractions.

Pain relief
Some studies suggest that sound baths may alleviate pain by releasing endorphins and distracting the mind from pain sensations, providing a natural form of pain relief.

No experience is needed—simply come as you are and allow yourself to relax.

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy healing practice in which a trained practitioner lightly places their hands on or just above the body to support relaxation and the body's natural healing processes.

Many people report feeling deeply relaxed, less stressed, and more emotionally balanced after a session. Reiki may also help promote a sense of well-being, improve sleep, and support overall wellness.

No special beliefs are required—simply relax and be open to the experience.

Specific yoga attire is not required. Our Intro to Yoga class students are encouraged to wear any clothing that is comfortable and does not restrict movement. 

We encourage students to bring their own mats however, we do have some mats available to borrow. We have a variety of bolsters, blocks, straps and blankets available for use.

Yes! We have a hydration station where you can fill your bottle with filtered water.

Class Reservations & Cancellations

• Reservations may be canceled without charge up to 12 hours before the scheduled class start time.

• Cancellations made within 12 hours of class or failure to attend may result in the loss of the class credit or a late cancellation/no-show fee, depending on your membership or class package.

• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation as early as possible so another member may join the class. If late cancellation is due to health reasons, contact the Studio Director to apply for a refund.

• Please arrive at least 10–15 minutes before the class or event begins, especially if you are new to the studio.

• To minimize disruption and ensure everyone's safety, once the class or event has started, late entry will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor.

• If you anticipate arriving late, please contact the studio if possible.

• Please remove your shoes before entering the Studio.

• Store shoes, coats and large bags in the Kula Room. Small personal items (keys, wallet, phones) can be stored in the cubbies located in the Studio.

• Please keep walkways clear for the safety and comfort of all guests.

• Kula Connections is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

Visit our Contact Us page to email the Studio Director with questions, or get added to the email list. Additionally you may email us directly at info@kula-connect.com, Call or Text the Studio Director at (831) 419-8808.