Juan Villegas

Juan Villegas

Juan believes that we are all born yoginis and yogis because in one form or another we are always striving to be better versions of ourselves. Yoga is one of Juan's passions and he is so grateful to be able to share it with you. From Pilates to Arm Balances, Juan's energizing and inspiring classes will leave you feeling powerful and strong.
Juan's Mantra: "Before you speak, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true and would it improve upon the silence."

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Juan Villegas
  • Kapha Pacifying Flow

    Awaken and ignite your energy and power with Juan in this Kapha Pacifying Flow class. If you're looking for a practice that will heat your body, challenge your mind and leave you feeling incredible, this is it! Juan expertly guides you through heating flows, strengthening poses, challenging arm b...

  • Lunch Time Vinyasa

    This one is another creative Vinyasa class by Juan. This practice brings lots of awareness and emphasis to the movements of the spine: Flexion, extension, rotation, lateral flexion, and axial extension. Awaken your upper body, core, and spine, and have fun flowing and moving with your breath.

  • Express Pilates Fusion

    This Express Pilates Fusion class is a quick, all levels practice that begins with reclined exercises to strengthen the core. It also includes exercises to build stability in the lower back, pelvis, legs, and arms. This is a quick all-body workout great for a lunchtime practice or an eventful day.

  • Body Scan Relaxation

    Before a meditation session, it is recommended to practice relaxation so the body is more receptive to the amazing benefits of concentration and meditation. This practice would also pair perfectly as a way to end one of our more movement-based classes or your favourite pranayama.

  • Equal Ratio Breathing Meditation

    Equal ratio breathing or Sama Vritti pranayama is a technique that uses equal length inhalations and exhalations. This is a great practice to help you reduce mental chatter and distractions.

  • Slow Gentle Hatha

    Join Mark for a slow, gentle Hatha Yoga class with a focus on stretches for the shoulders, chest and hips. This accessible practice begins seated with breathwork and then uses a yoga strap to gentle awaken the shoulders and chest. A lovely class to wind-down at the end of a long day! Suggested Pr...

  • Solar Plexus Flow

    Join Juan for a fiery flow that centers around the Solar Plexus Chakra! This class has twists, core work, fluid flowy connection and winds down with the inversion Shoulderstand pose. A wonderful way to bring energy and heat into your day.

  • Padmasana Flow

    Join Juan for a creative flow practice centered around the pose of Padmasana, sometimes known as Lotus Pose. This class begins slowly with a focus on the breath and unfolds into a unique flow sequence to encourage a sense of play and discovery. A strap, blanket and blocks are suggested props for ...

  • Headstand Hatha Flow

    This challenging Hatha Flow class with Juan explores Headstand as well as variations of this pose. Beginning with a relaxing passive inversion, this class builds and builds, preparing every part of the body for the peak pose of Headstand. With flow like movements, static holds and heat awakening ...

  • Vishama Vritti Inspired Pranayama

    Pranayama practice is the use of the breath to change the state of the body and mind. Lengthening the breath can have profound benefits for the nervous system and this practice with Juan is a great way to prepare your body and mind for meditation or to release tension at the end of a long day. Ju...

  • Yin Inspired Hatha for Joints

    This Yin inspired Hatha class with Juan is a lovely calming way to bring awareness to some of the major joints in your body. By holding some of the poses and stretches for a number of breaths, similar to Yin Yoga, Juan guides you to unwind tension, to become aware of sensation, and to gently and ...

  • All Levels Pilates Fusion

    Join Juan for an All Levels Pilates Fusion class that will help you to increase core strength and stability. Pilates Fusion practices are a fantastic complement to yoga asana practice. The focus on the core and smaller accessory muscles translates to strength, stability and focus. This All Levels...

  • Strengthening Pilates Fusion

    This Pilates class is designed to strengthen and stretch your spine and core, creating stability and helping to ease discomfort. If you find yourself sitting for long periods of time then this short practice is a great way to get up and get moving!

  • Hatha for Upper Back Strength

    Find strength and stability in your upper body with Juan in this Hatha for Upper Back class! By focusing attention on the upper back, this class will help you to find a sense of stability in poses such as plank and downward dog. This is a great practice that can be modified for students of all le...

  • Intermediate Pilates Fusion

    Strengthen your core and build heat in your body with Juan in this Intermediate Pilates Fusion Practice. This class features Pilates movements and exercises to help with strength and stability. Yoga poses are used for moments of grounding and centering and awareness of the breath. This class is a...

  • Evening Pilates Fusion

    Join Juan for a Pilates Fusion practice that combines Pilates movements with elements of yoga and mindfulness. This class begins with movements to awaken the core and ends with lovely restorative yoga pose. A great practice for the evening, or any time of day!

    ***this class has no music, allowin...

  • Let's Fly Vinyasa

    A fun sequence suitable for people with previous arm balancing practice. It is recommended to watch it first to get a feeling for the flow. Listen to your wrists and stop whenever needed. Press play and fly!

    Music:
    OceanTapping by PC III 2015. License: Creative Commons Licence

  • Energizing Pilates

    A fun sequence that incorporates breath with movement. Juan shows you how to strengthen your core, your back and to improve your body awareness. This class will leave you energized and ready to start your day.

    Music:
    Exit Exit by PC III. License: Creative Commons Licence

  • Move & Breathe Vinyasa

    A class that focuses on the connection of breath and movement. Enjoy simple backbends and standing poses to bring awareness to the back of the body. Unite breath and movement together and reap the benefits for your whole being.

    Music:
    Yoga and Meditation Music with Pianoscaper by Rob Barker. ...

  • Beginner Pilates

    The ideal class for those new to Pilates. Juan shows you to engage your core, which connects breath and movement. Pilates improves your everyday efficiency of movement and your muscular system intelligence and is the perfect complement to Yoga practice.

    Music:
    Concentration by Kevin MacLeod. ...

  • Creative Vinyasa

    Join Juan in this creative flow that focuses on the shoulders, core and the back. It begins with a bit of a twist to the traditional Sun Salutation A sequence, bringing dolphin pose into the mix and prepares the body for wheel pose at the end of the practice.

    Music:
    Yoga and Meditation Music ...

  • Upward Facing Vinyasa

    Juan guides you through a sequence that connects breath and movement and focuses on seated forward folds which transition to an upward facing flow. What is an upward facing vinyasa? Click play and see it for yourself!

    Music:
    Concentration by Kevin MacLeod . Licence: Creative Commons Licence
    ...

  • Peak Pose Vinyasa

    Join Juan for a class that begins with seated poses and teaches you to transition from seated to a vinyasa sequence. Use a well-padded mat to protect your knees. The sequence in this class prepares your body for the last pose: baby grasshopper!

    Music:
    The Dark Glow of the Mountains by Chris Z...

  • Plank Pose

    Explore Plank Pose with Juan and discover ways to approach this common shape. This short tutorial offers easy-to-follow instructions and includes variations for beginners and modifications for some injuries.

    Music:
    Stories About the World That Once Was by Chris Zabriskie. Licence: Creative Co...