Hatha Flow Yoga class

Hello Larisa,

"Hatha Flow" is a marketing term. The first word is used to indicate the type or style of practice. The second word tells you the pace or nature. Loosely speaking HaTha is a physical practice working the body. In this way you can see how several kinds of yoga would fit in that cubby.

You also ask about what a "restorative" class might be. And you are likely to find that differs depending on where you go. There is a certain nature to restorative in asana (postures). It is not, as some would have you believe, simply lying around nor is it only yin (quieter calmer) poses. Though the nature of a restorative class should absolutely be yin.

The concept of a restorative class is this. That which is done does not tax nor deplete the body. Rather it feeds and nurtures. Just as there is a way to feed and nurture a infant there is also a way to feed and nurture a yogi.

You may find a good restorative class at a gym. It is less likely as they often have a very noisy environment, very few props, and teachers less committed to the practice and its training. It is not always so, it is just likely. But give it a try. Who knows what flower might arise from the muck.