The Yoga

Stand in your power. Flow with ease.

Our 5 practice offerings are 75 MINUTES ALL LEVELS, HOUR OF POWER, RESTORATIVE, FOUNDATIONS, + SUNDAY SERVICE. When we are connected to the present moment and experience stillness, we create a strong foundation. The element of heat allows us to become malleable and soften what is fixed. We teach principles along with asana (pose) mechanics because our mission is to create flow and sustainability. Trust your power and just breathe.

We recommend that you bring a yoga mat, water and towel to any class offered at Barry’s. Plus, we suggest 1-2 yoga blocks or something similar. For Foundations and Restorative classes, gather a yoga strap (or strap substitute like an old tie or a tube sock), blankets, and bolsters/pillows if possible. Your instructor will help you at the beginning of class if you have any questions about props.

Our 5 Practices:

75 MINUTES ALL LEVELS

Experience classic Baptiste Power Yoga in a 75-minute format, with emphasis on flow and invigorating movement. Each class is built on the Journey Into Power sequence developed by Baron Baptiste, a series of postures that flow from one to the next. The room is heated to 90 degrees. Music is not played in this class to train practitioners to use pratyahara, the withdrawal of senses. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and options are given to both modify and intensify poses.

HOUR OF POWER

Experience classic Baptiste Power Yoga in a 60-minute format, with emphasis on flow and invigorating movement. Each class is built on the Journey Into Power sequence developed by Baron Baptiste, a series of postures that flow from one to the next. The room is heated to 90 degrees. Music is not played in this class to train practitioners to use pratyahara, the withdrawal of senses. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and options are given to both modify and intensify poses.

RESTORATIVE

Gentle: restorative yoga is based on its root word "rest". The intention of this class is to use the support of bolsters, blankets, and blocks to give your body the effect of certain yoga poses - back-bends, twists, forward folds - without using any muscle exertion. It is intended to be a slow, peaceful, and meditative practice. The class is non-heated and music is typically played in this practice.

FOUNDATIONS

Foundations is a non-heated, non-flow class. Open to any student at any level. In contrast to the Vinyasa classes where the poses link together to create movement or flow, this class dedicates more time to each particular pose and therefore moves at a slower pace. The class is not heated and music may be played in this practice.

SUNDAY SERVICE

Our signature 75 minute flow class that always brings the best of the Rochester community together in a special way. We have been teaching this class to Rochester for over a decade. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and options are given to both modify and intensify poses. The room is heated to 90 degrees. Join us for this epic weekly class to reset your week and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Sunday Service is truly a FORCE FOR GOOD!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

THE PRACTICE

Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a newbie you will feel welcomed, encouraged, and supported in an all-embracing atmosphere at Barry's Yoga studio. Don't wait, don't hesitate... just do it! YOU will not regret it!

-MARIANNE B.

THE FIRST CLASS

I remember going into my first class thinking how I wasn’t sure about taking a risk and trying something new, like yoga. Would people watch me? Judge me? Would I fail? Instead, a sense of calm, and ease came over me much to my surprise! The instructor shared during class that yoga doesn’t have to be complicated- it’s simple. Breathing and moving. Calm and ease. That’s stayed with me ever since.

-COLLEEN P.

THE COMMUNITY

Practicing yoga at Barry's has had a tremendous impact on my life. Everyone from the instructors to the staff at the juice bar is welcoming and helpful. I’m honored to be part of this community.

-MAUREEN B.