A MDRN YGA class looks like this:
A carefully curated playlist of music sets the tone of every stage of the class. We begin class with either standing or on the floor in a moving stretch for the spine and hamstrings. We transition onto the back for deeper muscle release work. Using the principles of the Bartinieff Method which involves X’s and spirals on the floor, contraction and release we build on floor phrase work that is expertly broken down to warm up the core and arms. With breath, placement and grace, we progress into a musically charged standing vinyasa series. We introduce both familiar and unfamiliar yoga patterns, using the principles of foot pivoting to change direction and to transition in and out of the ground. By layering asanas, paced and vigorous sequences that move in and out of the ground and moving intensionally with music, the feeling of a dance emerges. Class resolves in deeper floor stretching and then savasana. This class does not use props and there will be no hands on adjustments. Therefore it requires an intermediate to advanced foundation in yoga and/or dance class experience. Strong chaturanga is required.
x