Classes
The organizing principle here isn't skill level. It's capacity. What your body and nervous system can actually receive and integrate. That distinction is what makes Sanctuary different.
REGULATE
A Practice of Settling and Support
Regulate is where the practice begins.
Using simple postures, longer holds, breath awareness, and guided attention, this class helps reduce excess effort and supports the nervous system in moving out of a constant state of activation.
The pace is slower, but the work is not passive.
This class is ideal if you are experiencing:
Stress or overwhelm
Fatigue or burnout
Chronic tension or discomfort
A tendency to push through rather than pause
A desire to reconnect with your body and breath
Through consistent practice, you'll learn to recognize unnecessary tension, develop greater awareness, and experience what it feels like for the system to settle.
The focus is not on doing more.
It's on creating the conditions for steadiness.
Best for: Beginners, those seeking nervous system support, and anyone looking for a slower, more intentional practice.
BUILD
A Practice of Strength, Stability, and Awareness
Build offers a balanced approach to practice that develops strength, mobility, and stability while maintaining connection to breath and attention.
Students move through a progression of postures designed to build capacity without sacrificing awareness.
This class is appropriate for those who:
Can move comfortably between positions
Want to build strength and mobility
Are ready to refine how they use effort and attention
Want a steady, thoughtful approach to practice
The work here is not to do more, but to do more skillfully.
As awareness deepens, students begin to notice how effort is applied, where tension is held, and how the mind responds throughout the practice.
Over time, strength develops not only in the body, but in the ability to remain steady and attentive.
Best for: Students seeking a balanced practice that develops both physical and mental resilience.
REFINE
Rooted in the Ashtanga Tradition
Refine is designed for students who are ready to deepen their practice through greater precision, consistency, and attention.
Classes move through more continuous sequences with increased physical demand while maintaining a strong emphasis on breath, awareness, and steadiness.
This class is appropriate for those who:
Move comfortably through a variety of postures
Have an established yoga practice
Want to deepen their understanding of effort and attention
Are interested in exploring the practice beyond physical movement
As capacity increases, the focus becomes less about completing the practice and more about how you remain present within it.
Students learn to:
Apply effort with greater precision
Build strength without unnecessary strain
Deepen their relationship with breath and energy
Remain steady even as challenges arise
This is not about performing advanced poses.
It is about practicing with greater clarity, awareness, and consistency.
Best for: Experienced students ready to deepen their practice physically, mentally, and energetically.
Questions Students Often Ask
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Most new students begin with Regulate, which provides a supportive introduction to Sanctuary's approach and helps develop awareness, breath connection, and nervous system regulation.
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No. Regulate is appropriate for beginners, while Build and Refine offer opportunities to deepen practice as capacity develops.
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Regulate focuses on settling the nervous system and developing awareness. Build develops strength, mobility, and stability while maintaining attention. Refine is rooted in the Ashtanga tradition. It deepens the practice through more continuous movement, precision, and integration. Refine is not recommended for beginner yogis.
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Yes. Many students move between classes depending on their needs, energy levels, and goals. The focus is always on practicing skillfully rather than pushing beyond what is appropriate.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Most students begin with the class that best matches where they are today and not where they think they should be.
If you're unsure which class is right for you, we're happy to help guide you toward the practice that will best support your needs and goals.