This Mindful flow just needs a little extra heat or awareness of breath to feel like you're in the studio with us ❤️... As we embrace the elements at play - winter solstice, the holidays and our covid chaos - we can run away or we can sit with it. This practice is a turning inward to the darknes...
Today we are focusing on the hip flexors, quads and hamstrings as we build towards hanumanasana. Grab two blocks and a blanket.
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What and who are you listening to? Today's class asks us to acknowledge who we surround ourselves with in this 6th chakra class. Many might associate the throat chakra with speaking our truth which isn't incorrect but it's also tied into deep listening. Grab a strap and a block.
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Today's class is focused on the Goddess Sita - one who I over looked for a looonnngggg time. I think in modern day feminism she is an easy one to want to skip over but there is so much more to her story when we open our hearts and listen. This is an earthy, low, first chakra centered class. Grab ...
Today we are focusing on compassion and the heart charka from the lens of Sita's story. Essentially we are pondering how to develop compassion even from the people who have wronged us. Remember compassion doesn't mean we have to keep them in our life or refuse to set boundaries.
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Today we will start with some kriyas, move to asana and then wind down with some pranayama and meditation. A chance to root into the depths of the practice and show up for what we really return to yoga for. This is different for all of us but may include reduced perception of stress, help to mana...
When we want something different the go to seems to run away from where we are to find a space that already has what we want. This keeps us from actively transforming spaces to be more nurturing, supportive, beautiful, etc. Today we are reflecting on transforming the space we're in. Our sequence ...
What are the conditions required for trust? How do we justify withholding it? Todays mantra is "I trust myself." Our sequence gives an option for a one legged crow. Grab two blocks for practice. Music for class - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0o0woYwpowBvUCoFDizWJD?si=-MzwP3N_R4maaRpFPerwew
This sequence gives you the chance to turn in and embrace pratyahara which can be thought of as coming into yourself. You might even decide to keep your eyes closed for the entirety of the practice (don't worry it's just an option). The asana today focuses on forward folds and builds towards tort...
As we step away from winter and in to spring the energy within us and around us is awakening. To me backbends really sympoblize this enegetic awakening. Our peak pose for this practice is wheel pose. Grab two blocks and some wall space to get started.
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Today we are moving through an expansive ladder sequence that builds towards 1/2 baby crow 1/2 titibasana if you're feelin' it. Grab a strap and blocks.
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Today we are listening to Ludovico Einaudi, a talented composer and pianist. Classical music dances between composed and wild. It brings the song to life. We are using this inspiration to consider our own balance of being put together and free. Our practice builds to a baby wild thing. Grab some ...
Regardless if you're needing to forgive someone else or yourself today we dive into the heart to loosen the threads of resent. Grab two blocks and have some wall space available. Music for class, https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BswhNVX6pb5bYQ5kT6MbQ?si=zVDuKpyEQvyk3R6-EmKgAg
This is a hip focused class that builds towards the option of flying pigeon with sustainable success in mind. Grab blocks and have some wall sapce available. music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HOiAgaGc6AOFAveeG8fyW?si=Q-cqqIEdSSOOM9XEvHh3fA
A steady practice that leans into our ancestory. In this root chakra focused class we'll explore shoulderstand. Grab a blanket and some wall space to practice. Music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6S8pSbHMYMuefyyBJDQvol?si=8HYx4b0JQua1cJzgMoY2Nw
If you can not see what is in your way how will you ever find a way around it? Ganesha is the remover of obstalces and today we are exploring a 3rd eye connection to seeing the barriers clearly in order to take action. Music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LKWZtD9OsgFO4Z1nJKPzd?si=...
Today's affirmation is "I am supported" and practice is inspired by the mycelium networks produced by mushrooms. Expect and earthy steady paced practice that gives an option for flying splits. Have wall space available and grab two blocks and a bolster for class. Music for class - https://open....
I think we are always in the process of healing something. Maybe it's deep in the layers of our subconcsious or maybe it's all we can think about. Todays class is about finding ahimsa through the process. Our affirmation is "I am choosing to heal myself with love, kindness and compassion." We wil...
Todays class speaks to the 4th yama Brahmacharya or right use of energy. We will be working towards tripod or inverted crow. Grab two blocks fo class. Music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43FxxQkXcBfVU8QgJaaNpt?si=2g4xHbAvS4G4ghrA_9qszg
Receiving information from our senses influences the way we feel. Our senses help us feel comforted but also induce fear. They play a large role in giving us the full range of experiences possible. Our asana inculdes an option for forearm stand. We'll end in a meditation that asks us to focus on ...
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...
How can we use nature to remember and consciously receive the greater connections that are available to us. This class is a balance between the root and crown chakras. The basic, simple things we can touch to the unseen, intangible and mystic. No props needed besides a little wall space.
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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."
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For this practice it's nice to have a block and a strap :-) ... we'll be working into twists and binds. For music... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uQzRgN1BRsqeQ0pSnUkiS?si=dLWvoG5DSmmhVLI1HMK70Q