

Class Descriptions
Yoga East offers Yoga classes for all levels.
Our studio is inviting, relaxing and easy-to-find in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Below you'll find a list of classes that are either currently being offered or have been offered in the past.
You will find a class and time that is right for you!
Gentle Yoga
This beginner friendly yoga class is good for anyone wanting a slower flow, prenatal, or stress reduction. Basic postures (Asana) and Pranayama are accompanied by a mindful eye of our skilled teaching staff and one-on-one assistance. New students welcome!
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Yoga Therapeutics
Yoga postures and practices tailored to your specific needs, good for anyone with limitations, injuries or restrictions. Offered in both private and class format.
We also offer Private Yoga Classes for those wanting individual instruction.
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Hatha Yoga Flow
This intermediate yoga class is good for all students who are active and healthy. Static postures linked carefully together with mindful movement for stretch and strength. The Saturday class offers a 15 minute Dharma talk to incorporate philosophy and lifestyle into everyday practice.
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All Access Yoga!
This beginner friendly class offers a body positive atmosphere where students will learn how to use props, modifications, and self-compassion to make poses more accessible in the body they have now! This class is suitable for students of all shapes, sizes, and ability levels. Come join the fun!
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Movement & Breath
This class is an exploration of how breath regulation can help guide our movements and lead us to become more mindful of our bodies and our minds. We will practice several types of pranayama, or yogic breathing techniques; some energizing, and some calming. These practices will help us transform our awareness of how and why we breathe the way we do, and over time will help deepen our yoga and meditation practices.
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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga moves past the stretch of muscles into the soft tissue for a steady deep stretch with focused relaxation. This is a slow, floor-based practice focusing on the meridians of the body, the organs, as well as incorporating Pranayama. This class is recommended for those who have some previous Yoga experience.
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Vinyasa
This intermediate/advanced Yoga practice combines the power of dynamic movement linked to Breath to cultivate a movement meditation. Expect to Flow through different poses (Asana) thank strengthen and stretch the Body and Mind.
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Hot Vinyasa
This intermediate class offers traditional movement-based yoga practice exploring both sun and moon salutations and their variations as well as creative movement infused in these traditional standard flow sequences. HOT Vinyasa takes place in a heated room (up to 90+ degrees) with 80% humidity.
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Yoga for Joint Health- Pavanmuktasana
This beginner friendly is for anyone concerned with overall joint health, flexibility, mobility, and strength. Based on Mukunda Stiles’ Structural Yoga Therapy Program. Sue Nesler was certified by Mukunda himself before his death and is the only person in the region to teach this integral therapeutic series. Designed around the 45 specific possible body movements as outlined in the science of kinesiology, this class has many therapeutic benefits.
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Moon Flow
Complimentary to the Sun Salutation, this flow includes slow, cooling movements and lots of hip openers.​​
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Sound & Stretch
This class honors inner sensation and silence followed by deep Relaxation through Healing Sounds, We begin class with traditional Yin postures offering internal reflection and stillness. The last 30 minutes of class is dedicated to a Sound Bath where you can experience deep internal peace and ease with the help of Gongs, Crystal Bowls, Earthy Sounds, Chimes, and more.
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Meditation (Mantra/Intraspiritual)
Finding common ground between wisdom traditions, world religions, and ancient spiritual paths inter-spirituality honors all unique paths to God. Fully respecting our differences while learning philosophy of guidance and discernment so that we may be more present, taking that out to the world.
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​Restorative Yoga
This is a slow-paced class with each position carefully cultivated and propped to be safely held for several minutes. These poses help restore the central nervous system, intercept the stress response, and incorporate stretching and breathing (Pranayama). Our restorative teachers have all studied with and been certified by Judith Hanson Lasater.
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​Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga is a transformative practice that combines dynamic movement, breathing techniques (Pranayama), Meditation, and Mantra to awaken your Inner Energy and elevate Consciousness. A class may include repetitive physical exercises (Kriyas), Breathwork, and deep relaxation, often ending with a Mantra or Meditation. It’s a deeply spiritual and energizing experience designed to balance the nervous system, clear mental blocks, and cultivate awareness.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and MBSR Express!
Mindfulness meditation practices have been clinically shown to reduce both acute stress as well as daily stressors of life. Developed and researched by Jon Kabat-Zinn since 1979, this important series, conducted in 8-week cycles covers grounding techniques, mindful eating, body scanning, and other implemented tools for daily living. Come join us for this important life skills journey!
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Somatic Synergy
This is a gentle yoga class specifically designed for trauma. Licensed Professional Counselor and Yoga Therapist Sue Nesler uses best practices and research to promote limbic system re-regulation and health as well as parasympathetic tone. Movement, breathing, tapping, and progressive muscle relaxation are some of the techniques used and taught in this class.
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Surya Namaskar
The Eastern practice of movement in yoga in the tradition of Maharishi Patanjali. Different from contemporary “flow,” we dive into this moving mantra meditation for serenity and strength honoring all parts of the self. Good physical health recommended.
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