Namaslay Studios, a new fitness and yoga studio, opened last month in Ridgefield. Founded by Candace Cabrera Moore, the best-selling author of Namaslay and a renowned International Yoga Instructor, Namaslay Studios is rooted in honoring the foundations of the ancient practice, while inviting its teachers to add a funky twist.

For example, in Kait Ferguson’s Hip Hop Yoga Class on Wednesdays, she’ll lead a powerful, vinyasa-based class rooted in alignment but set to an energizing and invigorating hip hop playlist. In Dan Tavino’s Namaslay Fitness class, he’ll use yoga movements, HIIT training and strength and stabilization exercises to create a workout aimed to complement the yoga practice and promote longevity in life off the mat. In Moore’s Yoga Base Foundations class, she’ll include meditation, pranayama, yogic philosophy and anatomy to lead students through a deeply educational and feel-good yoga practice.

With an ongoing commitment to making yoga accessible to all, Namaslay Studios will also hold Continuing Education workshops for yoga teachers and students who wish to deepen their understanding of the practice. Led by teachers from all over the world, the studio will offer workshops on sound baths, pre- and post-natal yoga, adaptive yoga for PTSD, amputees, seniors, athletes, and more, making it a great resource to the yoga community in the area.

For a full class schedule, visit NamaslayStudios.com/class-schedule. For more information, follow @namaslay_studios on Instagram. Location: 159 Danbury Rd, Ste 106, Ridgefield.