Bikram Yoga - Bikram yoga is an intelligently designed series of 26 poses performed in a heated room. It works the body from the inside out, from the micro to the macro level, benefiting every bodily system. Each pose stretches and strengthens the specific muscles, ligaments and joints needed for the next pose. The Bikram method also works the organs, glands and nervous system in a profoundly beneficial manner.

People of any age and condition can do this yoga. It reduces the symptoms of many chronic diseases (including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, knee pain and back pain) and is acknowledged by many as the best preventive activity for parts of the body that are healthy.

Many famous athletes attribute lack of injuries and longevity in their sport to this type of yoga. Professionals say it gives them the mental clarity and increased energy to excel in their fields. And Bikram yoga students agree that it helps them look great, feel great, and reduce stress. Physically, it is the perfect blend of strength, flexibility and balance. Mentally, it trains the mind to have faith in oneself, gain self-control, increase powers of concentration, and sustain contentment. Yoga is a wonderful journey every step of the way.

Silent Bikram - The same 26 poses that Bikram yogis love, but without the instruction.  The class is done in silence, allowing experienced students to have a more personally guided experience with their bodies, minds and their practice.  The classes are teacher lead, so timing in and out of postures is set.  The one hour 6am classes are a great way to jump start your day!  Traditional timing and sequencing in the 90 minute silent class is honored.  Students must have attended at least 10 regular Bikram yoga classes prior to attending a silent class.

Hatha Basics - A great place to start. This is the class where beginners learn the fundamentals of a yoga practice. We'll give you the essential alignment principles you will use in any yoga class you attend. We'll cover all the standing poses important to opening and strengthening the body. We'll also teach you how to build safe inverted postures-shoulder stand, hand stand, headstand.

Hatha I/II - Knowledge of the basics is a must.  This is a step up from "basics" so you can ramp it up a bit if you choose.  Be ready to explore being upside down, and deeper back bends (if you wish).

Lila Yoga - "Lila" is the Sanskrit word for "play" or "playful". In Lila Yoga, the teacher will lead a vinyasa flow sequence for the first hour of class, then there will be time for students to explore the theme of movement or a particular pose further for the second half of class. The teacher is there for the entire class to help guide your exploration, to answer questions, and offer adjustments. Create the perfect practice for yourself... build on the theme the teacher presented, or take off on your own and play!! Please arrive on time, but you can leave whenever you wish after the flow is presented in the first half of class.

Vinyasa - A style of hatha yoga that builds on the basics. Continuous yoga poses are linked by breath and movement to create a flowing sequence, which frees the spirit, clears the mind, and strengthens the body. Meditation, breath work and chanting are an essential component of Vinyasa. We offer different levels of Vinyasa classes to accommodate our students' different levels of experience:

All Levels - Again, knowledge of the basics is a must.  Be ready for faster movement and inverting.  We'll give multiple options for more advanced movements, so you are in control.

Intermediate - Just as it sounds.  An in between step from all levels but not quite as challenging as our intermediate/advanced.  We allow for variations to back off a bit or to step it up a notch.  To be sure, knowledge of the basics is a must.

Intermediate/Advanced - Our most challenging asana classes. Students should have a full headstand practice (at the wall or away from the wall) and the willingness to explore to their maximum.

Ashtanga - The primary series of the original Ashtanga yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabi Jois. Ashtanga is a set sequence done in a flowing manner and was the inspiration for all Power and Vinyasa styles that came later. The primary series was designed to cleanse the body in one's early stages of practice. There is a heavy emphasis on front bending to properly prepare the body for back bends. Knowledge of the basics is helpful, this is an all levels class.

Eclectic Yoga - This all levels class integrates postures, pranayama (breathing), chanting and meditation techniques from various styles of yoga including: Ashtanga, Iyengar, Restorative, Viniyoga, Sivananda, Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy, and the Kundalini yoga traditions. This eclectic approach to yoga allows you to move deeper into your practice, while building increased body awareness. Eclectic class also incorporates principles of Ayurveda, working with the seasons and body types. Most weeks the class has a "theme" we work with, such as "Balance", "Core", "Chakras", "Fluidity" or "Loving Kindness". The focus of the class is used throughout, from beginning to end, building a theme to expand your practice and open your mind to new experiences. Come and try something new!

Workday Yoga - A noon time class just for the 9 to 5 crowd. These classes are basic yoga, accessible to ALL LEVELS and BEGINNERS. They are only 50 minutes in length, done in an air conditioned room, will target stiff necks, shoulders, legs and backs, and we'll send you back to work with a health snack! This will do wonders for your work day, we promise!

Kundalini - Kundalini yoga is considered the yoga of awareness. "Kundalini" literally means the curl of the lock of hair of the beloved. Symbolically, it represents the energy, usually dormant, at the base of our spine, or "root chakra". Commonly known as "serpent energy", the classes are designed to wake up that "serpent", working upwards through the chakras or energy centers (know as nerve plexi in the western world) of the body.

Kundalini yoga stimulates and balances the glandular system, and by doing so, it can change a person's whole outlook on life! This system of yoga employs chanting (mantra), meditation (dhayana), moving poses (asanas) and traditional yogic methods to cleanse and rejuvenate your whole system. Kundalini is practiced in a cool room and employs some flowing postures, holding postures, meditation, simple stretches and relaxation techniques. Beginners and experts welcome! Wear comfortable clothing. Be prepared to feel your Kundalini rising!

Restorative Yoga - Developed by Judith Lasater and based on the Iyengar prop system, restorative yoga is a deep healing and releasing type of Hatha yoga.  We practice approximately six different poses using bolsters, blankets, eye pillows, and sandbags, resting in each pose for a minimum of 5 minutes to a maximum of 20 minutes. Watching the breath is a major focus of restorative yoga. Once the body lets go and becomes still, the breath and the mind are more easily noticeable. By practicing both the poses and the watching of breath and mind we bring ourselves blissfully into the present moment. You will be pampered and leave these classes feeling completely restored, much like one feels after receiving a massage.  These workshops run monthly and are pre-register and pre-pay, maximum of five students per session.

Yin Yoga - Yin Yoga contains the ancient, and some say original, form of asana practice. Yin Yoga works with sensations and stretches deep in the connective tissues and joints, relative to the more superficial yang tissues of muscles and skin worked through Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Class. Yin Yoga opens up these deep, dense, rarely touched areas that can't be reached in a faster paced yoga class. Poses are held for longer periods of time, so new depths of practice can be reached, deeper ranges of motion, and an increased flow of energy to the deeper tissues of the body. Yin Yoga is the perfect compliment and balance to the more active, yang practices such as Bikram and Vinyasa.  This class is appropriate for all levels.

Pre-Natal/Mother Yoga - By helping a woman prepare for birth we help her prepare for life as a mother.

Prenatal yoga is not simply a technique at One Tree Yoga. It is a caring, a sharing, and an invitation to experience a new and vastly improved

Our prenatal yoga classes integrate thousands of years of yoga technology with the latest and most innovative birthing techniques. The effect is to improve your physical stature and stamina and heighten your mental capacity whether you choose to give birth at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital. In addition, our yoga is unique in terms of its emphasis on community. Women in our prenatal yoga classes celebrate the adventure of pregnancy by sharing stories and experiences. As a result, you are likely to develop friendships during the course that continue after your child is born.

Have fun as you unlock the creative force that is within you; this energy can guide you through an amazing birth experience and joyous new life.

About our Pre-natal Teachers

We are proud that at One Tree Yoga we have Nebraska's only Khalsa Way trained teachers: Tippi Denenberg, and Carole Westerman who is also an experienced Childbirth Educator. Khalsa Way is a complete Prenatal Certification Program bringing a holistic and spiritual approach to birthing. Gurmukh, the country's authority on prenatal yoga for over 35 years, teacher to Cindy Crawford, Madonna, and other bright mothers, personally trained our staff in the fields of birthing, childcare, midwifery, childbirth education, doula care, massage, and obstetrics.

Kids Yoga - Kids ages 4-10 will learn yoga through fun educational experiences involving music, and props. Yoga can help children gain body awareness at an early age, encouraging them to develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Children will learn yoga poses and breathing techniques in a safe and nurturing environment. Children will discover the tools that can assist them to become more calm and relaxed, while also strengthening their minds and bodies. Class is organized around a fun theme each week, such as "beach" or "safari". Children with special needs are welcome. There is a 45 minute class, or a 2-hour option that also includes a healthy snack, arts and crafts activity, games, and more opportunity for movement including additional yoga postures.

Mommy & Baby Yoga -  Mothers with babies ages 6 weeks to one-year old will enjoy this class as we explore movement, breath, and relaxation with our children. A sense of community with other mothers is fostered, as we all share the gifts and challenges of motherhood. Bring a blanket for your child, and get ready to have FUN while you get fit!

Family Yoga:
This energetic class is designed to introduce yoga to parents and their children ages 18 months and up.  Yoga will be explored through postures, movement, song, stories, and dance.  Parents will learn yoga poses they can do with their children at home.  Siblings and Dads are welcome!  Grandparents too!  Fun for the whole family!  This class is usually help once a month, see the "Special Events" page for more information and dates.

Teens & Tweens Yoga - Designed for teens and pre-teens ages 10-16, male and female. This class will focus on building strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence. Class will also include guided relaxation and breathwork which can help improve lung capacity and athletic performance, while also helping to reduce stress and worry. Teens yoga class is one hour long and is intended to be fun and engaging, with hip music and a modern flair. No previous yoga or sports experience needed.