Activities Calendar
YOGA & PILATES!
The Stanford Inn & Resort offers a wide range of wellness classes and private treatments/sessions, cooking classes, gardening classes, nature & canoe tours, art experiences, yoga classes and more! Classes are ALL LEVELS unless specifically noted otherwise.
Weekly Classes
Monday
10:30 am – 11:30 am | Gentle All Levels Yoga with Catherine
Tuesday
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Candlelight Gentle Yoga with Teresa
Wednesday
10:30 am – 11:30 am | Gentle All Levels Yoga with Catherine
Thursday
11:00 am – 12:15 pm | “Whatever” Therapeutic Yoga with Teresa
Friday
9:00 am – 10:15 am | Flow of Life Vinyasa Hatha Yoga with Ashley
Saturday
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Gentle Vin/Yin Yoga
Sunday
NO CLASSES
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$25/guest
All classes subject to change and/or cancellation
Catherine McMillan – Director of Yoga | email | 707.937.5615
Yoga & Pilates Class Descriptions
Joyful Vinyasa with Katie
Joyful Vinyasa is a breath-centered practice inspired by traditional Vinyasa flow, where each movement is guided by the rhythm of your breath. Expect a playful sequence that builds gentle heat, weaving together foundational poses and creative transitions to challenge seasoned yogis and support curious beginners alike. Come flow, move with intention, and share in the joy of practice together.
Gentle Yoga with Catherine
Gentle yoga is a blend of venerable yoga traditions and contemporary yoga styles appropriate for absolute beginners and seasoned practitioners of all ages. Stretch, strengthen, breathe, balance and meditate gently with personalized support and guidance offered in a warm and welcoming, dynamic practice.
Restorative Yoga with Julia
In Restorative Yoga we use props like blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps to support the body in passive stretching so we can breathe, relax, and nourish our nervous system. We will warm up, do some easy breath work, and relax in our restorative poses with gentle music.
Flow of Life Vinyasa with Ashley
A moving, breathing, meditative practice; this breath synchronized vinyasa branches out into various postures. Tuning into what we need in the moment, keeping our intention in focus as we move our bodies mindfully. Internally heating and shedding what we no longer need, shifting into a new energy within, while keeping a softness and ease through the flow of sequences. A blend of enjoyable challenge and grace.
Gentle Yoga with Annabelle
Gentle yoga classes for all levels are a space where you can come as you are. My classes focus on connecting breath and mindfulness with movement, so you can connect with your body and release tension. I love using music and hands on adjustments to help you be more present.
Gentle Vin/Yin Yoga with Tracy
Vinyasa means flow with breath, and this class will incorporate a slow, gentle flow, followed by Yin, which is holding poses for 2 to 5 minutes to allow deep relaxation, facia release, and overall wellness. Tracy has been teaching exercise, dance, swimming and Yoga for more than 40 years. She can accommodate all levels and abilities.
Candlelight Gentle Yoga with Teresa
This class is a mixture of gentle joint freeing and fascia hydrating flows, interspersed with longer holds for deeper stretching. We rarely get off the floor, and the emphasis is on coordinating breath with movement, calming the nervous system, and developing inner awareness and respect for the needs of one’s own body. Students will always be encouraged to move at their own pace, and will be offered suggestions for moving safely with any pain or limitation that may arise.
“Whatever” Therapeutic Yoga
Depending on the weather and the needs of whoever walks through the door, this class could be anything from a repeat of the Tuesday gentle floor class, to an Iyengar inspired series of standing poses for strength and balance, or a combination. The pace will always be gentle, with time given between poses to rest and observe the effects. The emphasis will be on breath and body awareness, calming the nervous system, and suggestions will be given for moving well with any pain or limitations that may arise.
Dance Connection
Dance Connection offers a supportive space to connect with your mind, body & soul. We start with a 15 minute guided Qi Gong warm up. This brings awareness to one’s Qi energy & breath in the body. Next is your time to freestyle dance & move in any way you want to. There is gentle, uplifting DJ music for inspiration. Dance Connection will stimulate the lymph system, heart health & flexibility.
“The only vegan resort in North America, this Mendocino inn takes an unconventional approach to wellness…offering an extensive menu of classes, from mushroom foraging to tai chi to cooking…”
– California Magazine