Often we over prepare. We think it will advance us but what if it drains us instead? Today we are exploring wheel pose with a little preparation and a lot of respecting where we are. For this heart opening class you'll want a strap. Music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ndenBWi6R617...
With the changing weather and sunshine, we're feeling a bit high! Working with the idea of abundance this practice is fueled by this burst of energy but focuses on 1st chakra to help keep us grounded and steady. If you want to remind yourself of your strength...your steadiness, this practice is...
This weekly dose of "self-care" touches on the entire body in 40 minutes all while listening to Motown music (or you're fav playlist or silence!) For class today you'll need a strap, two blankets, a few blocks or bath towels, and two pillows. Music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1...
Shooting stars are this fleeting brillance. It's so quick we think "did I actually see that?" while later down the road we probably forget that we even saw it at all. Our affirmation is "This is real." Why? Becasue two years from now you probably won't remember this practice and I want you to tak...
Sometimes we just need a little cardio boost. Today's practice goes no where in particular and everywhere in general as we flow to elevate our hearts. Call it inspired movement <3
Music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6KDCBXyrBMEUGVZe12E2sn?si=NpkNNRv6TWWwd2Jv_EmQow
In a mid-week slump? This practice is all about our energy. Where it goes, how we tend to it, and the intentional way in which we can use our practice to rejuvenate and awaken. We'll explore heart and hips as we move toward wheel.
Grab two blocks, a bolster, a blanket and a strap. Wall spa...
Rainy Monday's are better with a fine-tuning practice that gets into our nooks & crannies coupled with Motown Music... Take this any day of the week for a 40-minute tune-up for your hips, heart, hamstrings and shoulders.
Grab a strap or equivalent, two blocks, a few blankets and a pillow. Music ...
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5NDHqQgCim273Vbr0DEp7h?si=O6gtyfi3RPqYQnF2hIOxGQ
Just like plants we will be using our roots and tapas to grow and thrive. This is a practice that stimulates the root and solar plexus chakra. The asana builds towards an option for an L sit. Grab two blocks and a blanket. Music for class - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59rJrafBdzXXb2oTE78ES...
Splits, splits and more splits. And if you can't split...don't skip this!
We're working hamstrings in multiple ways and forms...as we flow in a high energy and playful practice. Music for class here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Et10M2r8dJNHsWMRpXtwY?si=jmqzM77BSIyStfovmmvpyw
Not quite yin..so I'm calling it soft stretch. Sometimes, though, that's all we need to awakening space and release muscular tension in the body. If you've received bad news, been living in chaos, working long hours, or just not caring for yourself as well as you should - this 15-minute practic...
Hips, dips, and hold the chips!! This practice is a bit of work out but in the best way. We'll move through IT, piriformis, and low back to open our hips, play with forearm stand and inner thigh work and more... Music here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZBH1elNFUOkVUvDEd8boS?si=mqVFj4nySAK...
Brahmachharya is the 4th yama in yoga philosophy. It realtes to how we use our energy. We will be taking a version of ujjayi pranayama to engage with our energy as we take a sequence for the hips. No props needed. Music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bPivLtHKTngTZYHzWVkb8?si=lBS9R...
Our senses allow us to communicate with the world around us on so many levels. Luckily we have several senses so when one is impaired or not as strong as we'd like it to be we have others who can come in to support us in participating in the world. Our class will invite in all of the senses as we...
In this 3rd Chakra Inspired Sun Salutation practice we'll work to own exactly where we stand and cultivate intention around the work we need and must do... With an option to handstand (dont get nervous!) it's nice to have a strap and a wall space for this one...
Music here: https://open.spotif...
Maybe you're like me..you know you should meditate but you just can't seem to make it happen. What if I told you there is a practice that gives you similar benefits of meditation without the need to disregard or withdraw from the thought or awareness? That's exactly why I came to love Yoga Nidra...
From wrist-free "flow" to handstanding...this 40-minute practice works both the "soft" and "steady" aspects of yoga. We'll tend to our hands, wrists, shoulders, neck then move through a standing "flow" that prepares us for handstands. If you have wrist injuries this practice might be great for ...
This practice turns us upside down while working an "L" Shape of the legs. From warrior, to reclined big toe stretch and with a possiblity of handstanding we'll engrain activation of the legs and belly for a strong foundation of "L". Have wall space if possible...
Our theme today centers around honesty and how it can be the more difficult path to take. We will explore the throat chakra and how being true isn't always comfortable or easy. We are working towards the option of chin stand with lots of stops in between and our practice will end with a little bi...
Hips, hamstrings, & heart... Grab two bolsters or 2-3 pillows, a blanket, two blocks and possibly even a strap.
If you don't have these props - you'll be ok :-) Lot's of ways to set things up for. your body. Find music here-->https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZCuOciT3ok5jcJjJFJDY6?si=VD8k3F3h...
Let's receive real rest.
If you google rest you get it defined as "be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position" and "cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength." Both of which will be the case for us. We will prop the body up well in a forwa...
Wanna spice up your flow? This practice works transitions that weave around the mat and offer opportunities for deeper expressions. If you would like to play wit spirit dives or chin stand (they have many names!) then have two blocks at the front of the mat....but this is also easily edited out o...
We are receiving the nourishments at the roots to climb up towards the light. Our class includes anuloma viloma pranayama, an option for headstand, and the affirmation "I am using this to continue on."
Music
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rXgJpEmRsYN88hOoPf6xo?si=4vdNwGJbS-qoQ9vrO6GBhw
We are working with lots of eagle inspiration and moving towards shoulder pressing pose which is one of the less complex arm balances. Grab two blocks for class.
Our affirmation is "I am coming together."
Music
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GHglLd4PuH85mbQWVwrnU?si=8glDfRmpQ4aGMxbunhOJqQ