Class Descriptions

Movement looks different for everyone. Our classes range from restorative and low-impact to athletic, strength-focused, and high intensity, with options for every level of experience.

Whether you're here to build strength, improve mobility, increase flexibility, support recovery, reduce stress, or simply feel better in your body, there's a place for you at Grassroots.

But yoga offers something beyond the physical workout. Through breath, mindfulness, philosophy, and intentional movement, the practice creates space to become more present, more connected, and more aware of how you move through your life, not just how you move on the mat.

That deeper layer is woven throughout our classes in different ways. Some practices lean more physical, others more restorative or reflective, but all are rooted in the belief that movement can strengthen the body while also supporting the mind, nervous system, and a more meaningful connection to yourself.

No prior yoga, fitness, or spiritual practice is required here at Grassroots Yoga, come as you are!

 

About our practice spaces:

Grassroots Yoga offers two large, clean, and beautiful practice spaces for you to choose from on your journey. 

Join us in Studio A for a temperature controlled environment with no added heat. This studio is set to a moderated temperature that ranges between a comfortable 77-81 degrees. Classes that are taking place in Studio A will be labeled “unheated” on our class schedule.

Studio B is our infrared heated yoga practice space with temperature that averages at 95 degrees. Please be advised that a higher attendance in class will result in slightly warmer experience due to increased humidity. For more information on our heated classes, check out our FAQ page. Please note that although some of our classes feel hot, we are not a “Hot Yoga” studio, also known as Bikram Yoga, and do not offer Bikram style classes. Classes that are taking place in Studio B will be labeled “heated” on our class schedule.

Some of our classes are offered in a candlelight setting. Our candlelit classes are dimly lit by way of candles to create a nurturing, introspective experience in a cozy ambiance. Please note that there may be reduced visibility of the teacher at times. Any class in this setting will be noted “CL” on the schedule.

If you need assistance finding the right class for you, please email us at hello@grassrootsyogaventura.com or give us a call at 805.628.3676. We love to help!

GENTLE FLOW

Move, stretch, and build mobility at a slower, more supportive pace.

Gentle Flow is a low-impact class designed to improve flexibility, balance, joint mobility, and body awareness without high intensity. Mindful transitions and repeated movements give you time to learn each shape, breathe deeply, and gradually expand your range of motion.

Expect uplifting yet soothing music, approachable and stable movement, and a steady pace that leaves your body feeling open and refreshed rather than depleted.

Good for: Beginners, seniors, injury rehabilitation, active recovery, improving flexibility and mobility, stiff or tired bodies, and anyone wanting mindful movement without high intensity.

MEDITATION FLOW

Movement for your body. Stillness for your mind.

Meditation Flow combines gentle flowing movement with meditation, breathwork, and intentional pauses to support mobility, circulation, mental clarity, and nervous-system regulation.

You'll move enough to loosen your body and support healthy joints, then intentionally slow down to breathe, reset, and reconnect.

This low-impact mind-body class is accessible to all levels and is a great option when you want both movement and a mental reset.

Good for: Stress relief, nervous-system regulation, gentle movement, mindfulness, mental clarity, and anyone wanting both movement and meditation.

101 POWER FLOW

The best place to start your Power Flow practice.

101 Power Flow introduces the foundations of our signature athletic Power Flow at a more approachable pace. You'll learn essential postures, alignment, breath, transitions, and movement patterns while building strength, mobility, balance, and confidence.

Teachers break things down, offer modifications and progressions, and give you time to understand how the practice works before adding more speed and intensity.

Perfect for beginners to yoga, anyone transitioning from another fitness modality, or experienced students who want to refine technique and fundamentals.

Good for: Beginners, newer yogis, anyone transitioning from Pilates or gym-based fitness, learning technique, and building confidence before Power Flow.

POWER FLOW

Our signature athletic yoga workout.

Power Flow is a fast-paced, full-body class designed to build strength, endurance, mobility, balance, and focus. Using the principle of one breath, one movement, you'll move continuously through dynamic sequences that challenge your body while keeping you connected to your breath.

Expect bodyweight strength, core work, balance, mobility, sweat, music, and opportunities to explore more advanced movements and postures.

This class moves quickly and is designed to challenge you. If you're newer to yoga or unfamiliar with our Power Flow style, start with 101 Power Flow or Gentle Flow to build your foundation.

Come ready to move, sweat, focus, and discover what your body is capable of.

The physical challenge is only part of the practice. Breath, focus, and yoga philosophy are woven into the experience to help you strengthen your ability to stay present and grounded, even when things get difficult.

Good for: Strength, endurance, athletic conditioning, mobility, sweat, mental focus, and anyone wanting a challenging workout with a deeper mind-body component.

POWER FLOW PLUS

More time. More technique. More challenge.

Power Flow Plus expands our signature Power Flow into a 75-minute practice with additional time for strength, endurance, advanced transitions, balance, mobility, and technical skill-building.

The pace and sequencing are designed for students who already have a strong foundation and want to explore more complex movements while deepening the mind-body focus of their practice.

A consistent Power Flow practice is highly recommended before attending.

Good for: Experienced students, advanced movement, strength and endurance, technical skill-building, deeper practice, and anyone wanting more time to explore.

101 SCULPT POWER FLOW

This practice introduces light weights and resistance into a lower-intensity slower flowing practice, giving you the benefits of light strength training while maintaining the mobility, balance, breath, and mindful movement of yoga.

Expect functional strength work for the arms, legs, glutes, and core, along with slower movement patterns that keep your body moving and your heart rate moderately elevated.

This is a great introduction to Sculpt Power Flow, or a lower-intensity complement to your regular training routine.

Good for: Beginners to Sculpt, functional strength, low-impact training, seniors, injury rehabilitation, and anyone wanting to build strength without maximum intensity.

SCULPT POWER FLOW

Yoga meets strength training.

Sculpt Power Flow is a high-energy, total-body workout combining our athletic Power Flow with weighted drills, strength intervals, core work, and bursts of cardio.

You'll train every major muscle group while building muscular endurance, mobility, balance, and cardiovascular stamina, all while moving to high energy, upbeat music.

Expect to sweat, work hard, and leave feeling strong and energized.

Breath and mindful movement keep the class rooted in yoga, offering a workout that challenges your body without losing the deeper connection between movement, focus, and awareness.

Good for: Strength training, sculpting, toning, stability and core work, cardiovascular conditioning, endurance, and anyone who likes Pilates, strength, or high-energy fitness.

DEEP FLOW

Move beyond the workout.

Deep Flow combines creative, challenging movement with the deeper mind-body practices that make yoga unique. The pace is generally slower than Power Flow, giving you more time to explore strength, mobility, alignment, breath, and sophisticated sequencing.

Yoga philosophy and different movement traditions are woven throughout the practice, creating a class that is both physically engaging and mentally grounding.

Ideal for students who want more than a workout and are interested in exploring the deeper layers of yoga while continuing to challenge their bodies.

Accessible to all levels.

Good for: Creative movement, mobility, strength, yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and students seeking a deeper connection to yoga beyond the physical workout.

SACRED LIVING FLOW

Movement, breath, and practice for a more connected life.

Sacred Living Flow is a 75-minute mind-body practice created by Master Teacher Pixie Stephenson, rooted in yoga tradition and conscious living. The class combines physically challenging movement with breathwork, mindful pauses, chanting, and philosophy.

Expect flowing sequences that build strength, mobility, and vitality alongside practices designed to cultivate presence, connection, and a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you.

Physically challenging yet adaptable to different levels, this class is for anyone interested in experiencing yoga as both movement and a practice for life.

Good for: Yoga philosophy, seasonal sequencing, ayurvedic foundations, yoga history and deity exploration, deeper spiritual exploration, breathwork, deeper self-reflection, meaningful connection, and anyone wanting yoga beyond fitness.

PROMISE PRACTICE

Simple movement. Repetition. Breath. Connection.

The Promise Practice is a 60-minute full-body yoga class built around repeated movement patterns and the relationship between breath and movement.

Rather than constantly introducing something new, repetition gives you the opportunity to improve mobility, build familiarity and strength, quiet mental noise, and experience movement more deeply.

Seasonal Ayurvedic elements and yoga philosophy are woven into the practice to support greater balance and awareness.

Accessible to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Good for: Repetition, grounding, mindfulness, mobility, nervous-system support, beginners, and experienced students wanting a more meditative flow.

FASCIA FLOW

Move better. Release tension. Restore range of motion.

Mobility Flow combines targeted myofascial release with active mobility and flowing movement to help your body feel less tight, more functional, and easier to move.

Using props and self-release tools provided in class, you'll work through major joints and muscle groups to address areas of tension and restriction. You'll then move through a corresponding flow designed to actively use and integrate your improved range of motion.

Think release + mobility + movement rather than passive stretching to target tissue restoration.

The slower, intentional nature of the practice also creates space to notice how your body feels and develop greater awareness of the connection between physical tension, breath, and stress.

Good for: Mobility, flexibility, active recovery, injury rehabilitation, athletes, runners, Pilates and strength-training clients, tight muscles, joint health, and improving overall  movement quality.

Accessible for all levels.

YINFUSION

Your recovery class. Deep relaxation.

Rest & Restore is a deeply calming, low-to-the-ground practice designed to release physical tension, improve flexibility, and help your nervous system shift out of constant “go mode.”

Most of the class is spent seated or lying down in longer-held passive stretches, supported by candlelight, sound healing, aromatherapy, breath, and elements of yoga philosophy.

There is very little active movement. Instead, you'll slow down, breathe deeply, and give your body time to recover.

Ideal for stress relief, recovery days, stiff or tired bodies, sleep support, or balancing higher-intensity workouts like strength training, Pilates, running, Power Flow, and Sculpt.

No yoga experience required.

Good for: Beginners, recovery days, stress relief, nervous-system regulation, flexibility, sleep support, burnout, and balancing higher-intensity workouts.

BREATHWORK & SOUNDBATH

A nervous-system reset through breath and sound.

This restorative practice combines guided breathwork, meditation, and sound to help reduce mental noise, release tension, and shift your body into a calmer state.

You'll explore approachable yet sometimes intense breathing techniques followed by an immersive sound experience designed to support relaxation, emotional release, and nervous-system regulation.

There is no physical workout and no prior experience is required.

Good for: Stress relief, nervous-system regulation, mindfulness, emotional reset, recovery, meditation, and anyone needing to slow down and reset.

COMMUNITY FLOW

Support new teachers. Move with your community.

Community Flow gives newer teachers from the Ventura yoga community an opportunity to develop their voice, explore new ideas, and gain experience teaching in a larger public studio setting.

Classes are offered free or by optional cash donation upon arrival. If you'd like to donate, simply leave your contribution at the front desk when you check in. The teacher receives 100% of the proceeds.

Come move, connect, and support the next generation of local yoga teachers.

All classes are rooted in a vinyasa-style flow, with each teacher bringing their own unique approach. Classes may range from gentle and grounding to strong and athletic, with plenty of variation in between.

Good for: Community connection, trying teachers new to the industry, exploring different teaching styles, those wanting to check out the studio space, and supporting local instructors practicing their skills.