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Synchrony | Apex
- 60 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Spiral Line, Function Line, Full-Body Rotational Movements, External Hip Openings (Abduction, Adduction, Hip Extension), Revolved Arm Balances (Dragonfly, Revolved Side Crow)
This MIA Level 3 Yoga Class focuses on contralateral movements and external hip openings in abduction, adduction, and hip extension. Our sequence leads us through full-body rotational movements, eagle leg variations, and deep hip openings. We open into the tensor fascia latae (TFL) and iliotibial band (ITB), releasing tension in the lower body to create space for the upper torso for deeper twists.
This class adds another layer of complexity by incorporating twisted arm balances like dragonfly and side crow and deep revolved binds which demand strength, balance, and flexibility through the Spiral Line and Functional Line.
The Spiral Line is a myofascial structure that forms a continuous loop encircling the body in two opposing circles, one on each side. It originates from the sides of the back of the head, crosses the thoracic spine to the opposite shoulder, encircles the chest, crosses the navel, and descends to the hip. From there, it follows a path down the front thigh, looping around the outer edge of the foot before ascending along the outer thigh to the rear of the ischium, where it merges into the erector spinae fascia. This double-looped structure provides essential stability to the body in all planes, connecting the foot with the pelvis and playing a crucial role in postural regulation and balance during various movements and influencing knee alignment during activities like walking.
The Functional Lines consist of three myofascial meridians originating from the arm lines and extending across the torso towards the opposite outer side of the pelvis and legs, creating an X-shaped pattern on both the front and back of the body as well as extending down the lateral sides of the body to the inside of the knee. The primary muscles in this group significantly affect hip mobility, contralateral stabilization, counterbalancing, or generating power from the opposite side, such as throwing a ball or a tennis player’s backhand stroke.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Revolution | Apex
- 62 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Spiral Line, Twists, Side Crow, Modified Dragon Squat Variations.
This Level 3 MIA yoga class explores deep twists, advanced movements and tuning techniques offering an opportunity to explore expanded dimensions of flexibility and strength. We focus on the intricate interplay between the fibularis longus and tibialis anterior muscles which creates the stirrup of fascia that runs under the foot. We tune these muscles through inversion, eversion, internal and external rotations to enhance balance and stability in the legs. This class also emphasizes full body twisting, facilitating release of tension while creating countralateral strength. Opposing engagement with the serratus anterior and rhomboid muscles through protraction and retraction aids in opening the spiral line and thier function to rotational movement through the obliques.
The Spiral Line is a myofascial structure that forms a continuous loop encircling the body in two opposing circles, one on each side. It originates from the sides of the back of the head, crosses the thoracic spine to the opposite shoulder, encircles the chest, crosses the navel, and descends to the hip. From there, it follows a path down the front thigh, looping around the outer edge of the foot before ascending along the outer thigh to the rear of the ischium, where it merges into the erector spinae fascia. This double-looped structure provides essential stability to the body in all planes, connecting the foot with the pelvis and playing a crucial role in postural regulation and balance as well as influencing knee alignment during activities like walking.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Obsidian | Apex
- 59 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Lateral Line, Strengthening and Mobilizing the Lateral Aspects of the Body, Abduction and Adduction of the Leg, Visvamitrasana, Suryayantrasana, and Koundinyasana 2
This MIA Level 3 yoga class explores advanced yoga postures, including Visvamitrasana, Suryayantrasana, and Koundinyasana 2. These poses demand increased muscular strength, enhanced flexibility, and refined neuromuscular control. This class intensifies the exploration by incorporating advanced strength-building exercises, balancing postures, and dynamic movements. This flow explores monoarticular and polyarticular movements that engage and lengthen the intercostal muscles and lateral obliques to increase lateral flexion and side-to-side balance. We incorporate Ganesha mudra, a hand gesture that facilitates internal rotation when the arm is in upward flexion, to help ‘detune’ the latissimus dorsi muscle, allowing for precise targeting of the deeper intercostal muscles within the Lateral Line aiding with deeper side bends and postural balance.
The lateral line is a myofascial structure that outlines both sides of the body, extending from the center of the foot outward and along the outer aspect of the leg and thigh. It traverses the sides of the torso in a zigzag pattern to connect near the ear. The primary role of the lateral line in posture is to maintain balance between the front and rear of the body and between the left and right sides. It also plays a critical role in regulating forces transmitted from other myofascial structures, such as the superficial front and back lines, the arm lines, and the spiral line. The lateral line contributes to stabilizing the torso with the legs and assists in coordinating movements. Additionally, it facilitates side bending, raises the hips, and counteracts rotations and flexions on the opposite side, contributing to overall body stability and controlled movement.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Fire | Apex
- 59 min
Equipment Needed
- Yoga mat
- Blocks
Class Focus: Functional Line, Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps Muscles, Pectoralis Major, Dynamic Movement, Hip Mobility
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment yoga class emphasizes the Functional Line, targeting strength in dynamic muscles like the glutes, quadriceps, and pectoralis major. You’ll engage in hip mobility work that demands strength, stability, and precise control, paired with explosive and dynamic movements. While this class does not include arm balances, it delivers plenty of challenges to test your limits.
The Functional Lines consist of three distinct components: the front, back, and ipsilateral lines, each supporting different aspects of movement. The front functional line links the chest’s pectoralis major across the body to the opposite hip’s adductors, facilitating forward and cross-body actions. The back functional line connects the latissimus dorsi on one side, across the lower back through the thoracolumbar fascia, to the opposite side’s gluteus maximus and hamstring, aiding in backward and lifting movements. The ipsilateral line runs along the same side from the shoulder to the hip, which is crucial for lateral movements and enhancing stability during side bending or twisting. Together, these lines enable a comprehensive range of dynamic movements and stability across various planes of motion.
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Explorer | Apex
- 59 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Deep Front Line, Deep Core Muscles, Pelvic Floor, Hip Flexors, Adductor Muscles, Elephant Trunk Pose to EPK2.
This Level 3 MIA yoga class explores the connections between core muscles, the pelvic floor, hip flexors,psoas major and iliacus, and adductors. We incorporated deep lunges and squats, emphasizing elastic and viscoelastic movements to enhance pliability, remodel fascial lines, and increase proprioception. We also focus on core work and upper body strengthening to support arm balances and handstands throughout the flow. We’ll challenge ourselves with transitions like moving from elephant trunk pose to eka pada bakasana 2, and also engage in pistol squats, standing splits, and deep lunges on the tip-toe.
The Deep Front line is a complex myofascial structure that serves as the body’s myofascial “core,” starting from under the foot, traveling up the back leg, passing behind the knee, and continuing through the inner thigh, then branching into the hip, pelvis, and lumbar vertebrae. It extends through the chest, branching into the thoracic viscera, and reaches the base of the skull. Unlike a simple line, it’s three-dimensional and envelops stabilizing leg muscles, influences the hip joint and walking rhythm, bridges the neuromotor chassis and chest cavity organs, and provides counterbalance in the neck for posture and alignment.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Whirlwind | Apex
- 61 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Spiral Line, Deep Twist and Binds, Upper Body Strength, Arm Balances, Contralateral Core Exercises, Oblique Strengthening.
This MIA Level 3 yoga class elevates your practice with integration of upper body strengthening movements,challenging balance-driven binds and transitions, a multitude of arm balances and contralateral core exercises. We incorporate revolved arm balances throughout the flow and integrate contralateral core exercises targeting and strengthening the obliques and progress through transitions like suryayantrasana to koundinyasana 2.
The Spiral Line is a myofascial structure that forms a continuous loop encircling the body in two opposing circles, one on each side. It originates from the sides of the back of the head, crosses the thoracic spine to the opposite shoulder, encircles the chest, crosses the navel, and descends to the hip. From there, it follows a path down the front thigh, looping around the outer edge of the foot before ascending along the outer thigh to the rear of the ischium, where it merges into the erector spinae fascia. This double-looped structure provides essential stability to the body in all planes, connecting the foot with the pelvis and playing a crucial role in postural regulation and balance during various movements and influencing knee alignment during activities like walking.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Architect | Apex
- 58 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Lateral Line, Obliques, TFL, Adductors, Side Flexion, Koundiyasana 2
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga Class intensifies work along the Lateral Line through demanding strength patterns and deep side-flexion. The practice challenges the obliques, intercostals, tensor fasciae latae, and adductors through dynamic sequencing that integrates strong lateral stability with expanded mobility. Sissy squat variations incorporate pronounced side bending to strengthen the lateral chain in unconventional positions while improving range through side flexion. Koundinyasana II appears frequently throughout the class, woven into transitions and flowing movement patterns to create both challenge and play within the practice.
The Lateral Line is a myofascial structure that outlines both sides of the body, extending from the center of the foot outward and along the outer aspect of the leg and thigh. It traverses the sides of the torso in a zigzag pattern to connect near the ear. The primary role of the lateral line in posture is to maintain balance between the front and rear of the body and between the left and right sides. It also plays a critical role in regulating forces transmitted from other myofascial structures, such as the superficial front and back lines, the arm lines, and the spiral line. The lateral line contributes to stabilizing the torso with the legs and assists in coordinating movements. Additionally, it facilitates side bending, raises the hips, and counteracts rotations and flexions on the opposite side, contributing to overall body stability and controlled movement.
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Ravine | Apex
- 61 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Superficial Front Line, Superficial Back Line, Functional Line, Hip Mobility, Backbends, Arm Balances, Toe Tap, Press Handstand, Sissy Squats
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment yoga class enhances mobility through the superficial front line, superficial back line, and functional line, supporting sagittal plane movement with a focus on hip mobility. Explore fun, dynamic transitions and challenge yourself with advanced movements, including dynamic entries into crow, sissy squats, toe tops, press handstands, and a variety of arm balances.
The Superficial Front Line (SFL) is a continuous network of myofascial tissue that runs along the front of the body, beginning at the tops of the toes, traveling up the legs, across the torso, and wrapping to the sides of the skull. Its primary role in posture is to work with the Superficial Back Line (SBL) to maintain balance and assist in elevating the pelvis, rib cage, neck, and head. Functionally, the SFL enables forward bending motions by creating flexion in the upper body and hips. It also facilitates leg extension at the knee joint and dorsiflexion, which is the movement of pulling the foot upward toward the nose.
The Superficial Back Line (SBL) is a continuous myofascial chain that begins at the soles of the feet, travels up the entire back of the body, extends over the head, and ends at the forehead. Its primary function is to support body extension, playing a key role in maintaining an upright posture. The SBL provides essential strength for structural stability and counterbalances the Superficial Front Line. This connection acts as a fundamental support system, enabling the body to stand tall and sustain an erect position.
The Functional Lines (FL) are composed of three key components: the front, back, and ipsilateral lines, each contributing to specific movement patterns. The front functional line connects the pectoralis major in the chest to the adductors of the opposite hip, supporting forward and cross-body actions. The back functional line links the latissimus dorsi on one side to the gluteus maximus and hamstring of the opposite side, via the thoracolumbar fascia, facilitating backward movements and lifting. The ipsilateral line runs along the same side of the body, from the shoulder to the hip, playing a vital role in lateral motions and providing stability during side bending or twisting. Together, these lines create a foundation for dynamic movement and stability across multiple planes of motion.
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Chasm | Apex
- 60 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Deep Front Line, Hip flexors, Adductors, Tibialis Posterior, Core Stability, Front and Middle Splits.
This MIA Level 3 yoga class focuses on strength, dynamic stability and balance. We flow through handstands, arm balances, and deep lunge variations, adding in polyarticular movements to facilitate glide and increase range of motion while also adding focus to deeper stabilizing muscles like the transverse abdominis. We modify tip-toe pose variations to target the tibialis posterior, a vital stabilizing muscle in the lower leg, also tuning and modifying poses, like ‘frog,’ ‘goddess,’ and ‘skandasana’ to enhance flexibility and activate the deep stabilizing muscles along the DFL. We focus on strength and flexibility through the hip flexors and adductor muscles through core compression drills combined with cross body hip adduction. These targeted exercises enhance muscle tone and stability, which is essential for postural balance. By fostering equilibrium within these myofascial structures, we access a deeper range of motion and prepare us for middle (samakonasana) and front splits (hanomanasana.)
The deep front line is a complex myofascial structure that serves as the body’s myofascial “core,” starting from under the foot, traveling up the back leg, passing behind the knee, and continuing through the inner thigh, then branching into the hip, pelvis, and lumbar vertebrae. It extends through the chest, branching into the thoracic viscera, and reaches the base of the skull. Unlike a simple line, it’s three-dimensional and envelops stabilizing leg muscles, influences the hip joint and walking rhythm, bridges the neuromotor chassis and chest cavity organs, and provides counterbalance in the neck for posture and alignment.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Ghost | Apex
- 61 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Spiral Line, Lateral Line, Side Bends, Twists
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment yoga class emphasizes complex non-linear movement patterns through the spiral and lateral lines. Deep side bends, powerful twists, and multidirectional transitions increase lateral strength, core activation, and mobility while building resilience in the joints and fascia. The class develops dynamic control through changes in elevation and rotation, enhancing neuromuscular coordination and integrated strength. We progress toward Koundinyasana 1 as a framework to explore fascia-driven movement, rotational load, and advanced structural control.
The Spiral Line is a myofascial structure that forms a continuous loop encircling the body in two opposing circles, one on each side. It originates from the sides of the back of the head, crosses the thoracic spine to the opposite shoulder, encircles the chest, crosses the navel, and descends to the hip. From there, it follows a path down the front thigh, looping around the outer edge of the foot before ascending along the outer thigh to the rear of the ischium, where it merges into the erector spinae fascia. This double-looped structure provides essential stability to the body in all planes, connecting the foot with the pelvis and playing a crucial role in postural regulation and balance during various movements and influencing knee alignment during activities like walking.
The Lateral Line is a myofascial structure that outlines both sides of the body, extending from the center of the foot outward and along the outer aspect of the leg and thigh. It traverses the sides of the torso in a zigzag pattern to connect near the ear. The primary role of the lateral line in posture is to maintain balance between the front and rear of the body and between the left and right sides. It also plays a critical role in regulating forces transmitted from other myofascial structures, such as the superficial front and back lines, the arm lines, and the spiral line. The lateral line contributes to stabilizing the torso with the legs and assists in coordinating movements. Additionally, it facilitates side bending, raises the hips, and counteracts rotations and flexions on the opposite side, contributing to overall body stability and controlled movement.
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Pioneer | Apex
- 61 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Functional Lines, Arm Lines, Shoulder Mobility, Hip Mobility, Dynamic Rotational Movements, Crow, Baby Crow, Funky Koundinyasana, Peacock, One Arm Peacock
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga class focuses on enhancing shoulder and hip mobility through targeted exercises that engage the Arm Lines and Functional Lines. We build strength in the pectoralis major muscles and experiment with different hand positions to vary stress and fortify the arm lines. Dynamic transitions are incorporated to improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen joints, while we work on developing balance and proprioception. This class also includes advanced arm balances, such as the one-arm peacock, challenging us to refine our technique and build greater stability. By integrating these elements, we aim to elevate our practice, achieving new levels of strength, flexibility, and control.
The Functional Lines consists of three distinct components: the front, back, and ipsilateral lines, each supporting different aspects of movement. The front functional line links the chest’s pectoralis major across the body to the opposite hip’s adductors, facilitating forward and cross-body actions. The back functional line connects the latissimus dorsi on one side, across the lower back through the thoracolumbar fascia, to the opposite side’s gluteus maximus and hamstring, aiding in backward and lifting movements. The ipsilateral line runs along the same side from the shoulder to the hip, crucial for lateral movements and enhancing stability during side-bending or twisting. Together, these lines enable a comprehensive range of dynamic movements and stability across various planes of motion.
The Arm Lines denote four distinct myofascial meridians that traverse from the axial skeleton through various planes within the shoulder, extending along all sides of the arm and reaching the hand. These lines feature a network of cross-over structures facilitating the high mobility of the arms, whereas the legs prioritize stability. The terminology of these arm lines derives from their intersections with the shoulder. They seamlessly integrate with other fascial lines throughout the body, enabling the arms to perform various movements, including pushing, pulling, rotations, and intricate manipulations, essential for executing advanced movements with precision and coordination.
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Emergence | Apex
- 60 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Superficial front line and back line, peacock, one armpeacock, jump to crow, toe taps
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment class focuses on integration of the superficial front line and superficial back line through dynamic spinal movement, high-level core strength, and coordinated posterior chain activation. The class uses spinal undulations, dynamic transitions, and complex movement patterns to develop strength, flexibility, and efficient interaction between these fascial lines.The practice explores multiple arm balances and advanced transitions including peacock pose, one-arm peacock, toe taps, jump-to-crow transitions, and single-leg crow. The class also incorporates advanced variations of floating camel and shoulder stand.
The Superficial Front Line (SFL) is a continuous network of myofascial tissue that runs along the front of the body, beginning at the tops of the toes, traveling up the legs, across the torso, and wrapping to the sides of the skull. Its primary role in posture is to work with the Superficial Back Line (SBL) to maintain balance and assist in elevating the pelvis, rib cage, neck, and head. Functionally, the SFL enables forward bending motions by creating flexion in the upper body and hips. It also facilitates leg extension at the knee joint and dorsiflexion, which is the movement of pulling the foot upward toward the nose.
The Superficial Back Line (SBL) is a continuous myofascial chain that begins at the soles of the feet, travels up the entire back of the body, extends over the head, and ends at the forehead. Its primary function is to support body extension, playing a key role in maintaining an upright posture. The SBL provides essential strength for structural stability and counterbalances the Superficial Front Line. This connection acts as a fundamental support system, enabling the body to stand tall and sustain an erect position.
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Ember | Apex
- 60 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Deep Front Line, Adductors, Psoas, Hip Mobility, Goddess, Bird of Paradise, Bound Half Moon, Binds
This level 3 MIA yoga class delves us into hip mobility and the deep front line. We focus on opening the psoas, hip flexors, hamstrings, and adductor muscles, and utilize binds to carry us through a fun sequence of challenge balance and flexibility postures, such as kneeling bird of paradise, bound half moon, and standing bird of paradise. Handstands and arm balances are sprinkled through the class to add another level of challenge. The class pace is also somewhat fast, making the balance postures even more difficult.
The Deep Front line is a complex myofascial structure that serves as the body’s myofascial “core,” starting from under the foot, traveling up the back leg, passing behind the knee, and continuing through the inner thigh, then branching into the hip, pelvis, and lumbar vertebrae. It extends through the chest, branching into the thoracic viscera, and reaches the base of the skull. Unlike a simple line, it’s three-dimensional and envelops stabilizing leg muscles, influences the hip joint and walking rhythm, bridges the neuromotor chassis and chest cavity organs, and provides counterbalance in the neck for posture and alignment.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Atomic | Apex
- 59 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Lateral Line, Side Bends, Abdominal Obliques, TFL, Vishmamitrasana, Koundinyasana
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment yoga class emphasizes the lateral line, developing strength and mobility through key supporting muscles, including the abdominal obliques, intercostals, tensor fascia lata, and fibularis longus. Internal rotation of the arms helps release tension in the latissimus dorsi, allowing deeper elongation of the intercostals and other lateral stabilizers to increase range of motion in side bends. By integrating side-body contraction across multiple orientations, this class enhances balance, control, and deep stabilizer engagement, refining movement efficiency and structural integrity.
The Lateral Line is a myofascial structure that outlines both sides of the body, extending from the center of the foot outward and along the outer aspect of the leg and thigh. It traverses the sides of the torso in a zigzag pattern to connect near the ear. The primary role of the lateral line in posture is to maintain balance between the front and rear of the body and between the left and right sides. It also plays a critical role in regulating forces transmitted from other myofascial structures, such as the superficial front and back lines, the arm lines, and the spiral line. The lateral line contributes to stabilizing the torso with the legs and assists in coordinating movements. Additionally, it facilitates side bending, raises the hips, and counteracts rotations and flexions on the opposite side, contributing to overall body stability and controlled movement.
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Force | Apex
- 60 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Spiral line, serratus anterior, obliques, pectoralis muscles, contra lateral movements
This Level 3 Myofascial Yoga Class intensifies the exploration of the spiral line through advanced contralateral movement and complex rotational sequences. We target the serratus anterior, obliques, and abductors, along with the pectoralis muscles with both high-load dynamic work and sustained isometric effort. Asymmetrical balancing postures push the edge of your range of motion while requiring deep stability and control. This is a demanding practice—a blend of play, struggle, and precise awareness designed to expand your rotational strength and integrated mobility.
The Spiral Line is a myofascial structure that forms a continuous loop encircling the body in two opposing circles, one on each side. It originates from the sides of the back of the head, crosses the thoracic spine to the opposite shoulder, encircles the chest, crosses the navel, and descends to the hip. From there, it follows a path down the front thigh, looping around the outer edge of the foot before ascending along the outer thigh to the rear of the ischium, where it merges into the erector spinae fascia. This double-looped structure provides essential stability to the body in all planes, connecting the foot with the pelvis and playing a crucial role in postural regulation and balance during various movements and influencing knee alignment during activities like walking.
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Mammoth | Apex
- 56 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Superficial Front Line, Superficial Back Line, Sissy Squats, Funky One Arm Shoulder stand, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Core, Back
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga Class focuses on the Superficial Front Line and Superficial Back Line and strengthens the posterior kinetic chain, including the gluteus maximus, by maintaining back extension in positions such as Crescent Lunge and Upward Facing Dog to develop end range engagement through the back side of the body. The sequence explores unique movement modalities with dynamic, unconventional transitions between Camel and Bridge to create nonlinear movement across these linear lines. The class is fun and presents precise, unique ways to explore the lines.
The Superficial Front Line (SFL) is a continuous network of myofascial tissue that runs along the front of the body, beginning at the tops of the toes, traveling up the legs, across the torso, and wrapping to the sides of the skull. Its primary role in posture is to work with the Superficial Back Line (SBL) to maintain balance and assist in elevating the pelvis, rib cage, neck, and head. Functionally, the SFL enables forward bending motions by creating flexion in the upper body and hips. It also facilitates leg extension at the knee joint and dorsiflexion, which is the movement of pulling the foot upward toward the nose.
The Superficial Back Line (SBL) is a continuous myofascial chain that begins at the soles of the feet, travels up the entire back of the body, extends over the head, and ends at the forehead. Its primary function is to support body extension, playing a key role in maintaining an upright posture. The SBL provides essential strength for structural stability and counterbalances the Superficial Front Line. This connection acts as a fundamental support system, enabling the body to stand tall and sustain an erect position.
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Phosphorus | Apex
- 56 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Functional Line, Hip Mobility, Shiva Pose, Eight Angle Pose, Koundinyasana 2, Kneeling Bird of Paradise.
This Level 3 MIA yoga class focuses heavily on hip mobility as we work through passive and active stretches, articular leg rotations, internal and external rotation to increase strength, function, and range of motion. We combine these movements with asymmetrical lunges, active twist, and contralateral activation of the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles. This class approaches challenging poses that require active flexibility like Shiva Pose. Into this flow, we’ll challenge an array of arm balances, arm balance transitions, and core exercises to explore our edge.
The functional lines consist of three myofascial meridians originating from the arm lines and extending across the torso towards the opposite outer side of the pelvis and legs. This creates an X-shaped pattern on both the front and back of the body as well as extending down the lateral sides of the body to the inside of the knee. The primary muscles in this group significantly affect hip mobility, contralateral stabilization, counterbalancing, or generating power from the opposite side, such as throwing a ball or a tennis player’s backhand stroke.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Hurricane | Apex
- 56 min
Equipment Needed
- Yoga mat
- Blocks
Class Focus: Deep front line, Psoas, Hip flexors, Adductors, TVA, Tibialis Posterior, Balance, Stability, Titibasana, Sissy squats
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment yoga class focuses on the deep front line, working with key stabilizing muscles like the psoas, hip flexors, rectus femoris, and adductors. We use blocks throughout the sequence to target the deeper core muscles, such as the transverse abdominis, and muscles in the lower leg, like the tibialis posterior. By engaging these deeper layers, this class supports balance and stability, enhancing overall alignment and strength.
The Deep Front line serves as the body’s myofascial “core,” and supports and stabilizes the body’s structure. Starting from the feet with the short toe flexors, it ascends through the tibialis anterior along the shin, includes deeper thigh muscles like the adductors and the psoas, and incorporates the pelvic floor and diaphragm. It continues up to the neck’s deep cervical flexors. Essential for maintaining posture and balance, the DFL is integral to core stability, efficient movement, and integrating the body’s parts, which is especially beneficial in practices like yoga for improving stability and reducing injury risk.
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Horizon | Apex
- 58 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Spiral Line, Twists, Side Crow
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga Class focuses on the spiral line and challenges the abdominal obliques, quadratus lumborum, and rotational mechanics through strength and mobility work. The class explores complex transitions, refined tuning, and deep tension-based balance strategies designed to heighten proprioception and precision. We work on powerful rotational integration, expanded side crow variations, and demanding movement patterns that require control, coordination, and full-body engagement.
The Spiral Line is a myofascial structure that forms a continuous loop encircling the body in two opposing circles, one on each side. It originates from the sides of the back of the head, crosses the thoracic spine to the opposite shoulder, encircles the chest, crosses the navel, and descends to the hip. From there, it follows a path down the front thigh, looping around the outer edge of the foot before ascending along the outer thigh to the rear of the ischium, where it merges into the erector spinae fascia. This double-looped structure provides essential stability to the body in all planes, connecting the foot with the pelvis and playing a crucial role in postural regulation and balance during various movements and influencing knee alignment during activities like walking.
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Resistor | Apex
- 61 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Superficial Front Line, Superficial Back Line. Forward Folds, Backbends, Sissy Squats, Pistol Squats.
This Level 3 MIA yoga class focuses on polyarticular backbends like Camel Pose and polyarticular forward folds like Plow Pose, employing dynamic and static approaches. We integrate Chapasana variations into these postures to prepare for One Arm Peacock with the Chapasana grab. To strengthen the quadriceps and improve mobility in the front body, we uzilize eccentric, isometric and concentric exercises. Our class emphasizes core strength and activates the posterior kinetic chain, setting the stage for Sissy Squat to Camel Pose transitions and Camel to Wheel Pose. These movements demand precision, control, and balance, advancing your practice and unlocking new possibilities.
The Superficial Front Line (SFL) is a continuous myofascial connection that spans the entire front side of the body, extending from the tops of the toes, running up the front of the legs, along the torso, and ultimately reaching around to the sides of the skull. In terms of posture, the primary role of the SFL is to maintain balance in conjunction with the Superficial Back Line (SBL) and to facilitate the elevation of the pelvis, rib cage, neck, and head. In terms of movement, the SFL is responsible for creating flexion in the upper body and hip region, causing a forward bending motion, as well as promoting the extension of the leg at the knee joint and the bending of the foot in a direction toward the nose, a movement known as dorsiflexion.
The Superficial Back Line (SBL) is a continuous tensile myofascial structure that originates at the underside of the foot and extends along the entire back side of the body, continuing up and over the head, ending at the forehead. The primary function of SBL is to promote extension in the body. It plays a crucial role in erecting and maintaining an upright posture. It provides essential strength for overall bodily support while posturally counterbalancing the superficial front line. This myofascial connection essentially acts as a structural support system, contributing to the body’s ability to stand tall and maintain an upright position.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Legacy | Apex
- 58 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Lateral Line, Side Bends, Oblique Muscle Strengthening, Abductors and Adductors, Standing Stabilization in Side Bends.
This MIA Level 3 yoga class emphasizes strengthening the oblique muscles and refining the intricate relationship between the abductors and adductors through deep side bends. In this class, we elevate our practice with challenging core work and arm balance transitions, moving from Koundinyasana 1 to Koundinyasana 2, offering a dynamic and stimulating experience. This intricate sequence demands a high level of core engagement, balance, and focus, allowing you to explore your body’s capabilities at an advanced level.
The Lateral Line is a myofascial structure that outlines both sides of the body, extending from the center of the foot outward and along the outer aspect of the leg and thigh. It traverses the sides of the torso in a zigzag pattern to connect near the ear. The primary role of the lateral line in posture is to maintain balance between the front and rear of the body and between the left and right sides. It also plays a critical role in regulating forces transmitted from other myofascial structures, such as the superficial front and back lines, the arm lines, and the spiral line. The lateral line contributes to stabilizing the torso with the legs and assists in coordinating movements. Additionally, it facilitates side bending, raises the hips, and counteracts rotations and flexions on the opposite side, contributing to overall body stability and controlled movement.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Awaken | Apex
- 61 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Functional line, hip mobility, hip and leg strength, upper body strength, flying king pigeon
This Level 3 Myofascial Yoga Class challenges the functional line through high-intensity, dynamic sequences that build deep hip and upper body strength. We work into the quadriceps, glutes, piriformis, adductors, and pectorals with progressive patterns that push both range of motion and muscular demand. Expect explosive transitions, complex full-body coordination, and sustained effort as you develop true functional power through dynamic, integrated movement.
The Functional Lines (FL) are composed of three key components: the front, back, and ipsilateral lines, each contributing to specific movement patterns. The front functional line connects the pectoralis major in the chest to the adductors of the opposite hip, supporting forward and cross-body actions. The back functional line links the latissimus dorsi on one side to the gluteus maximus and hamstring of the opposite side, via the thoracolumbar fascia, facilitating backward movements and lifting. The ipsilateral line runs along the same side of the body, from the shoulder to the hip, playing a vital role in lateral motions and providing stability during side bending or twisting. Together, these lines create a foundation for dynamic movement and stability across multiple planes of motion.
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Surge | Apex
- 62 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Superficial Back Line, Deep Front Line, Hip and Lower back Mobility, Erector Spinae, Hamstrings, Adductors, Hip Flexors
This Level 3 Myofascial Yoga Class challenges you with advanced movement patterns that demand strength, mobility, and integration across the Superficial Back Line and Deep Front Line. We target the hamstrings and erector spinae while deeply engaging the psoas and adductors through high-intensity squats, lunges, and functional mobility drills. This class is designed to push your range of motion and develop deep pelvic and spinal stability—ideal for students looking to build strength and adaptability in areas most affected by modern sedentary habits.
The Superficial Back Line (SBL) is a continuous myofascial chain that begins at the soles of the feet, travels up the entire back of the body, extends over the head, and ends at the forehead. Its primary function is to support body extension, playing a key role in maintaining an upright posture. The SBL provides essential strength for structural stability and counterbalances the Superficial Front Line. This connection acts as a fundamental support system, enabling the body to stand tall and sustain an erect position.
The Deep Front line serves as the body’s myofascial “core,” and supports and stabilizes the body’s structure. Starting from the feet with the short toe flexors, it ascends through the tibialis anterior along the shin, includes deeper thigh muscles like the adductors and the psoas, and incorporates the pelvic floor and diaphragm. It continues up to the neck’s deep cervical flexors. Essential for maintaining posture and balance, the DFL is integral to core stability, efficient movement, and integrating the body’s parts, which is especially beneficial in practices like yoga for improving stability and reducing injury risk.
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Shapeshifter | Apex
- 61 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Spiral line, twist, obliques, glutes, dragon and pistol squat variations
This MIA Level 3 yoga class explores movement through the spiral line, incorporating strong assisted twists to increase ROM and deep unassisted twists for strength building and increased mobility. This class plays with challenging transitions through multilevel and rotational movement modalities to increase upper and lower body strength and mobility. Fun handstand and arm balance transitions are sprinkled throughout the class. We also add focus to smaller stabilizing muscles like the rhoboids, serratus anterior, TFL and adductors through variations of eagle and other similar poses.
The Spiral Line is a myofascial structure that forms a continuous loop encircling the body in two opposing circles, one on each side. It originates from the sides of the back of the head, crosses the thoracic spine to the opposite shoulder, encircles the chest, crosses the navel, and descends to the hip. From there, it follows a path down the front thigh, looping around the outer edge of the foot before ascending along the outer thigh to the rear of the ischium, where it merges into the erector spinae fascia. This double-looped structure provides essential stability to the body in all planes, connecting the foot with the pelvis and playing a crucial role in postural regulation and balance during various movements and influencing knee alignment during activities like walking.
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Gravity | Apex
- 58 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Lateral Line, Functional Lines, Side Bends, Hip Openers, Adductors, Fibularis Longus.
This MIA Level 3 yoga class explores lateral movements and incorporate hip-opening postures and dynamic sequences, transitioning from ipsilateral to contralateral poses. This comprehensive approach targets the Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL), Iliotibial Band (ITB), Gluteus muscles, and obliques, expanding your range of motion while ensuring stability through these lines. Additionally, we focus on strengthening the adductor muscles of the Functional Line, promoting postural balance antagonistic to the Lateral Line. We challenge balance poses by incorporating foot inversion into standing postures, simultaneously lengthening the lower Lateral Line’s myofascial continuity. As you progress, upper body strength gains momentum, setting the stage for mastering One Arm Air Chair Pose.
The Lateral Line is a myofascial structure that outlines both sides of the body, extending from the center of the foot outward and along the outer aspect of the leg and thigh. It traverses the sides of the torso in a zigzag pattern to connect near the ear. The primary role of the lateral line in posture is to maintain balance between the front and rear of the body and between the left and right sides. It also plays a critical role in regulating forces transmitted from other myofascial structures, such as the superficial front and back lines, the arm lines, and the spiral line. The lateral line contributes to stabilizing the torso with the legs and assists in coordinating movements. Additionally, it facilitates side bending, raises the hips, and counteracts rotations and flexions on the opposite side, contributing to overall body stability and controlled movement.
The Functional Lines consist of three myofascial meridians originating from the arm lines and extending across the torso towards the opposite outer side of the pelvis and legs, creating an X-shaped pattern on both the front and back of the body as well as extending down the lateral sides of the body to the inside of the knee. The primary muscles in this group significantly affect hip mobility, contralateral stabilization, counterbalancing, or generating power from the opposite side, such as throwing a ball or a tennis player’s backhand stroke.
Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Listen to your body throughout the practice and modify poses to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Phantom | Apex
- 62 min
Equipment Needed
Class Focus: Superficial Front Line, Superficial Back Line, segmented spinal movements, core stability, upper body strength, hamstrings, balance postures, headstand transitions, arm balance transitions.
This Level 3 Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga class concentrates on refining core stability and enhancing upper body strength through targeted movements within the Superficial Front Line and Superficial Back Line. We will engage in forward folds and back bends, focusing on segmented spinal movements to develop control and flexibility. The class provides intensive exercises to strengthen the hamstrings, quads, and other single leg muscles, essential for balance and stability. Core stability is emphasized throughout, with poses designed to fortify the midsection while practicing headstand and arm balance transitions. By adjusting the pelvis through various tilts, participants will experience a nuanced modification of tension in the lower back. This challenging class is structured to elevate both physical and balance capabilities through a sequence of complex transitions and strength-building poses.
The Superficial Front Line (SFL) is a continuous myofascial connection that spans the entire front side of the body, extending from the tops of the toes, running up the front of the legs, along the torso, and ultimately reaching around to the sides of the skull. In terms of posture, the primary role of the SFL is to maintain balance in conjunction with the Superficial Back Line (SBL) and to facilitate the elevation of the pelvis, rib cage, neck, and head. In terms of movement, the SFL is responsible for creating flexion in the upper body and hip region, causing a forward bending motion, as well as promoting the extension of the leg at the knee joint and the bending of the foot in a direction toward the nose, a movement known as dorsiflexion.
The Superficial Back Line (SBL) is a continuous tensile myofascial structure that originates at the underside of the foot and extends along the entire back side of the body, continuing up and over the head, ending at the forehead. The primary function of SBL is to promote extension in the body. It plays a crucial role in erecting and maintaining an upright posture. It provides essential strength for overall bodily support while posturally counterbalancing the superficial front line. This myofascial connection essentially acts as a structural support system, contributing to the body’s ability to stand tall and maintain an upright position.
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