Sunday, March 4, 2012

Sunday's classes are at 2:30 p.m. for Pose Specific Yoga as we work on Downward Facing Dog, and Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Crane Pose at 4:00 p.m. I hope you will make your Sunday super by joining us in practice!

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