Our Classes
Join some of Winnipeg’s most celebrated instructors as they ease you through a practice that is so much more than just a series of postures. At Open Concept, we believe that yoga is a way of life, not just a way of moving. Our non-stuffy, non-judgemental studio welcomes both seasoned practitioners and those who are just starting out.
MEDITATION & BREATHWORK
Through an exploration of different meditation and breathwork techniques, this practice will guide you in developing your presence through awareness of breath, body, and mind.
A space to both begin or continue to support your meditation and breathwork practice.
Open to everyone.
RESTORATIVE
This deeply relaxing and restoring practice uses the support of props (bolsters, blankets, blocks, etc.) to support the body through long holds, in passive postures.
Open to everyone.
YIN + DEEP RELAXATION
This grounded practice focuses on long, active holds that create space to open deeper tissues in the body and challenge the body’s patterning. The main focus is brought to the hips, back, and shoulders through longer, slower holds in postures to allow the body to open in process.
Open to everyone.
THERAPEUTIC YIN
Deep Stretch Therapeutic Yin will help you learn how to tailer poses to your unique level of flexibility and hold them patiently and mindfully so tension leaves and lasting comfort remains. The therapeutic approach to these classes will target your tight spots and bring relief to the root problem parts of the body that need care and attention.
Very effective for chronic pain and improved flexibility.
Open to everyone.
BLOCK THERAPY
This practice uses the support of a Block Buddy made of Manitoba Elm to melt through scar tissue and compressed frozen fascia that is ultimately blocking blood and oxygen flow to your cells and keeping you in a state of dis-harmony, dis-ease, and imbalance. Through guided positions with the Block Buddy, you will learn to: 1) engage your most effective breath; 2) activate your parasympathetic nervous system; 3) melt through what is blocking your optimal health and; 4) improve your posture and alignment.
Open to everyone.*
*not an appropriate practice for those who are pregnant, have advanced osteoporosis, spinal metal rods or surgical mesh.
SLOW FLOW
This flow style practice incorporates slow, intentional movements coordinated with the breath to flow from one pose to the next. Focusing on rhythmic movements and long deep stretching, this practice promotes openings throughout the entire body.
Open to everyone.
BEGINNER FLOW
Designed for those new to yoga or anyone seeking a gentle flow. This class introduces foundational poses, linking movement and breath in a smooth, mindful sequence. You'll learn alignment basics, build strength and flexibility, and develop confidence, all at a comfortable pace.
Open to everyone.
EMBODIED MOVEMENT
Focused on traditional and non-traditional yoga postures, vinyasa, and mobility, this practice uses breathwork, repetition, flow sequences, and fluid movement to access strength and power from a place of awareness and authenticity. Inspired by many different styles of yoga - power, kundalini, hatha, meditation, and mindfulness, this physical practice brings attention to the body and fatigue in order to connect into our everyday processes and habits.
Open to everyone.
JOGA
This active practice is based on a movement system that combines the benefits of yoga with the biomechanics of sport, created specifically for athletes. JOGA enhances athletic performance, improves concentration, and decreases recovery time. Through a foundation of basic movements, this practice can help provide exceptional joint stability and mobility to ultimately reduce injury risk for athletes.
Open to everyone.
YIN | YANG
This practice begins with a more active and dynamic flow practice to energize and strengthen the body. Then transitioning into a slower, grounded Yin style to gradually wind down the class and leave you feeling the benefits of a balanced practice.
Previous Slow Flow experience recommended.
VINYASA FLOW
This intermediate flow style practice will encourage you to coordinate movement with the breath to flow from one pose to the next. Expect to be challenged in this practice, but also offered choices and the space to modify the class to your level.
Previous Slow Flow experience recommended.
VINYASA LEVEL 2
This intermediate flow style practice will invite you out of your head and into your body. With a focus on fluid movement and a deep established connection to the breath, this practice will drop you into a flow state as you move in sync with your breath, your body, and the beat of a uniquely curated playlist.
Previous Vinyasa Flow experience is recommended.
CORE VINYASA
A strengthening practice which focuses on accessing and activating the core during traditional yoga poses, as well as, dynamic athletic movements. Music will be played and fun will be had in this blended, heat building style practice.
Previous Vinyasa Flow experience recommended.
POWER FLOW
This intermediate/advanced flow style practice will encourage you to coordinate movement with the breath to flow from one pose to the next, as we build toward peak poses that may include arm balances and inversions. This practice allows you the opportunity to continuously build on your Vinyasa practice foundation.
Previous Vinyasa Flow experience recommended.
ASHTANGA
This vigorous practice consists of a set series of postures that flow from one movement to the next. Emphasis is placed on connecting breath and movement in order to build strength and focus. Due to the practice’s consistent nature, it offers a reference point from which to observe our fluctuations, and thus an opportunity to hold space for our evolution.
Previous Vinyasa Flow experience recommended.
ADVANCED VINYASA FLOW
This advanced flow style practice coordinates movement with the breath to flow from one pose to the next. Expect to be challenged as the class explores deeper complexities of the practice and advanced variations of postures. This practice allows you the opportunity to continuously build on your Vinyasa practice foundation.
Previous Vinyasa Flow experience recommended.