Our Classes
Vinyasa
The soul of Prema. These classes will incorporate many essential components at the heart of the Prema practice into one full and complete class. Expect vigorous and sweaty, clear, instructional Vinyasa, meditation, chanting, spiritual teachings, effective use of music, aromatherapy/oils/touch and elements of restorative with enough time for a lengthy rest. We hope to leave you feeling completely rejuvenated, refreshed, inspired and light.
Vinyasa 101 | All Levels
For those new to the practice or wanting a fresher upper Prema style. Poses, breath awareness and yogic fundamentals are introduced and broken down in Vinyasa style emphasizing Prema principles of correct alignment, steady breath, ease and joy.
Vinyasa & Restore
75% Vinyasa. Then move into soothing the nervous system with the invitation to do less, relax, and yes, restore.
Ashtanga Vinyasa
Join Maria Cutrona for a modified Led practice - half the Ashtanga Primary series. Ashtanga is the grandfather of modern Vinyasa yoga. The series is a set sequence of postures that build on each other to promote stamina, mindful use of the breath and bandhas and steadiness. This is an Intermediate practice. The Led practice, unlike Mysore, will meet you where you are at but not suitable for beginners. Expect hands on assists, no music. *Please note: no admittance after class has begun.
Align + Flow
Align + Flow is a sweet Prema-style vinyasa class through an alignment lens. Expect a skillful and artful flow, rooted in breathwork and humor, with a strong focus on the more subtle teachings of the practice that Prema is known for. You will sweat, ground, and open your heart. The class is suited for the advanced practitioner as well as intermediate students.
Baby + Me
Baby & Me Postnatal Yoga imparts non-judgmental emotional, physical and informational support for the transformation through postpartum and beyond. This means inviting new caregivers and babies to connect in a loving space where they can nourish mind, body and spirit. Expect yoga postures, yin restorative poses and pelvic floor conditioning linked to the breath and designed to encourage a renewed sense of strength and ease in the postpartum body. *All are welcome with baby or to come alone for postnatal yoga. Anything goes - one is welcome to feed or change babies during class and rejoin as they can. Babies up to crawling.
Move to Rest
This invigorating practice integrates dynamic movement leading to the settling of the body into restorative postures.
Moving Meditation for the BIPOC Community
This hour long sacred space is for individuals who identify as part of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) community. We move through a fluid and accessible physcial practice inspired by Vinyasa Yoga and intuitive movement. There will also be generous time for meditation and breathing practice. This weekly space is a reminder that we are held by and in community. Come as you are.
Pilates
Series of exercises combining breathing techniques, concentration, muscle control, rhythm, flow, strength and mobility. This is a mat class.
Strong focus on alignment, purposeful and precise movements to decrease stress on joints and encourage healthier movement patterns. Class closes with relaxation to release unnecessary tension and to remind the body of the importance between effort and relaxation.
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Prema Prenatal
We believe a good prenatal class imparts non-judgmental emotional, physical and informational support for the trasformation through pregnancy and beyond. This means inviting mothers-to-be to connect in a loving space where they can nourish mind, body and spirit in preparation for labor and birth. Expect a guided meditation, pranayama-for-two, succulent vinyasa flow, wall work, yin restorative poses, and a blissful mother-baby savasana.
Breath Work
Breath is life. Breath connects us to the divine by grounding us in the everyday. In this 90-minute workshop, we will explore the power and tenderness of breath through states of steadiness, agitation, and ease. We will open with gentle restorative movement to connect to our breath and then move through a holotropic breathwork journey with a curated soundscape. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time for deep rest. Bring a journal and wear comfortable clothing with layers as your body temperature is likely to shift during the practice.
Cosmic Yin + Restore
Align with vibrant energy of nature through the journey of long held restorative yoga poses, soundbath, and touch of reiki.
Kirtan
A meditative practice of call and response chanting of sacred words. Led by rotating artists and teachers and musicians. No experience necessary. Feel free to come and learn what this integral part of the yoga practice is.
MDRNYGA
MDRNYGA is mat-less movement class set to music, that integrates vinyasa, Pilates, Release Technique and creative sequencing. These cousined modalities are packaged into an hour of flow and grace, connectivity and strength to invigorate and inspire a modern approach to movement and working out the body.
Prema Choir
Kenter Davies is a vocal arranger, music educator, and choral facilitator based in Brooklyn, New York. He dedicates his work to creating spaces for individuals to informally engage with music free from perfection, valuing the journey over the destination. He firmly believes in making music for music-making’s sake.
Restore
10-15 minutes of mindful movement leads to blissful restorative. Turn down the volume on the nervous system with soothing long held postures - low to the ground and supported by props, instruction and music. This practice is appropriate for All Levels. This is not a Vinyasa class.
Community Class
Vinyasa class taught by recent graduates / newer teachers. Offered to the community at a $10 rate.
Pilates Mat 2.0
This is a 45 minute contemporary mat Pilates class. We begin with classical Pilates exercises that focus on the powerhouse of the body. Then we increase the intensity by adding in more modern moves to increase the full-body burn.
Prema HIT
H.I.T. (High-Intensity Training) - Take your cardio workout to another level, as you push your pace out of your comfort zone. Alternating between high-intensity intervals of cardio drills and strength training.
Prema Talks
We might practice, sometimes for years, alongside people we feel connected to but we may know very little about. Prema Talks aspires to create a circle of connection by creating conversation. Knowledge creates wisdom. And wisdom feeds into the heart where true understanding lives.
Join us as we step into dialogue with a member of our community and chat life, career, yoga, food, beauty, sexuality, all the things. We’ll run the gamut between levity and vulnerability, silliness and introspection. Informal and fun.
Private Sessions
Based upon individual needs, private sessions range from detailed asana guidance and deep adjustments, injury recovery, pre and post-natal yoga, to in-depth meditation instruction, pilates, meditation, breathwork and more. We offer private, semi-private and group rates. For newer students, private lessons provide the opportunity to ask questions and receive personal, detailed posture instruction. Experienced practitioners will advance their practice. Email us at info@premayogabrooklyn for pricing info and to schedule.