For this class you need a strap, blanket and blocks. We start out with reclining stretches to warm up. From there we move to standing and work through a series of standing poses together. After the effort of the wide legged poses we save time to rest at the end of class. This class was filmed live July 19, 2022.
Twisting and Backbends Part 2
For this class you will need blocks, a strap, a blanket and some wall space.
We start out laying down for our warm up including leg stretches with the strap. From there we work on cat cows and variations for the spine. Grab a chair and so these at the wall if you don't kneel. We then use the wall for shoulder work and stretching the front thighs. Upper back strength is highlighted with belly down work and then we flow through poses to put it all together including revolved triangle pose. This class was filmed live July 12, 2022.
Slow Stretch Class
For this class you will need a bolster or pillow, strap and blocks.
We start out laying over the bolster to stretch out our side bodies and work on breathing. From there we do a long warm up sequence lying down including the leg stretches with the strap. From there we work on shoulders and spine and then a deeper hip warm up at the wall. We use all this opening in the standing poses and then rest. This class was recorded live July 5, 2022.
Hip to Hips Part 2 Foam Roller Series
For this class you will need a foam roller and blocks and a little wall space to aid in balance.
We start out with the foam roller, mobilizing the spine and taking gentle movements in a chest opener. From there we work on hips and core strength. We then move to standing to keep moving our shoulders and stretch out the hip flexors again with the added bent knee. Then we work on the outer hips and put it all together in some classic standing poses. We save lots of time to rest at the end. This class was filmed live June 30, 2022.
Slow and Steady Foam Roller Series
For this class you need a foam roller, blocks, and a blanket.
We start out with legs up the wall to cool down and then move to a long chest opener. From there we work on more relining warm ups and core strength. In hands and knees we continue to connect with a strong core and spinal movements. In standing we warm up the shoulders and once again connect with our strong core in a playful Warrior 3 variation. This class was filmed live June 21, 2022.
Calves, Hamstrings, and Core Part 2 Foam Roller Series
For this class you will need a foam roller, blanket and blocks.
We continue our work using the foam roller to assist in strengthening the core and the hamstrings. We also roll the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and hips. We end class with standing poses and then a long rest with legs up the wall. This class was filmed live June 14, 2022.
Shoulder and Spine Part 2 Foam Roller Series
For this class you will need a foam roller, wall spaced, blocks and a blanket.
We start out working on spinal segmentation, and then strengthen in a chest opener. From there we continue with reclining warm ups and roll on the hips to prep them for stretching. From there we work on shoulder strength and mobility with the foam roller at the wall. We then build into standing poses and take a long rest to recover at the end of class. This class was filmed live June 7, 2022.
Slow and Steady Restorative Practice
For this class you will need blocks, a strap and some wall space.
We start out with a lovely long warm up. First up we take a chest opener to slowly work on posture and breathing. From there we continue to stretch and warm up and build to the leg stretches with the strap. From there we stand for more shoulder warm ups and work at the wall. We then do a few slow standing poses to feel into the strength of our legs. This class was filmed live May 31, 2022.
Shoulder Flow Part 2
For this class you will need a bolster, blocks and a blanket and some wall space.
We start off working on breathing while side lying over the bolster. Opening up deeper breathing can help ease out shoulder tension. From there we stretch out the front chest muscles that can restrict shoulder range of motion and cause pinching. We continue with some more reclining warm ups and then work our way to standing. We use the wall to continue to work on shoulder strength and then build in to standing poses. We also work on shoulders in hands and knees to find the serratus anterior muscles and in side plank to put it all together. This class was filmed live May 17, 2022.
A Twisting Practice
For this class you will need wall space, blocks and a bolster.
We start off with legs up the wall and then hip stretches with the support of the wall. From there we progress to standing and taking more warm ups at the wall. The sturdy support of the wall can help us to feel grounded and more open as we move. From there we work into twists and end with Warrior 3, Half Moon and Revolved Half Moon poses. This class was filmed live May 10, 2022.
Standing Tall Part 2
For this class you will need a chair, blocks and a blanket.
We start out in a chest opener to address posture and then continue to warm up laying down. From there we stand up to stretch the hips with the aid of a chair. From there we work on standing poses and balancing poses to utilize the length and strength we have found. This class was filmed live May 3, 2022.
Core with Resistance Band Part 2
For this class you will need one long resistance band, blocks and a blanket.
We start off laying down for the warm up and then move into standing core work with the resistance band. From there we move into fluid poses utilizing the stability we have found. This class was filmed live April 26, 2022.
Anti-Rotation Work Part 2
For this class you will need wall space, blocks and a blanket.
We start off laying down to warm up and work on core strength in our anti-rotation work. From there we continue our warm up standing for the shoulders. Then we try out anti-rotation work in spinal balance and side plank. This all aids in stability for the standing poses. This class was filmed live April 19, 2022.
Restorative Twisting Practice
Pigeon Pose Work Part 2
For this class you will need blocks, a blanket, a strap and a bolster.
We start off with legs up the wall and our leg stretches at the wall. From there we continue to wam up the body while lying down. Then we work towards standing warm ups for the hips and shoulders. We work on twisting in the standing poses and then try out deeper hip work in pigeon pose over the bolster. This class was filmed live March 29, 2022.
Slow and Steady Practice into Twisting
Shoulder Work Continued
You will need a strap and blocks in this class.
We start out with reclining warm ups and leg stretches with the strap. From there we work into some deeper hip stretches from seated and then internal rotation work for the shoulders. This all helps us as we build up to gomukasana arms and the standing poses and bound side angle pose. This class was filmed live March 15, 2022.
Resistance Bands Continued
For this class you will need a long resistance band, blocks and a blanket.
We start off slow, laying down for the warm up. From there we build up to kneeling lunges to work deeper into the hips. We use the resistance bands for a more thorough warm up of the shoulders. All of this helps aid the rest of the standing poses. This class was filmed live March 12, 2022.
Resistance Bands to Help Find Strength
For this class you will need a resistance band, blocks and a blanket.
We start out laying down for our warm up. We use the resistance band for new feedback in familiar poses. From there we stand up and continue to use the resistance band to warm up and find our core strength, side body length, and ability to stand tall. This all aids in the standing poses. This class was filmed live March 8, 2022.
Somatics and Yoga Part 2
We start the class off again with some gentle somatic movements. You will need blocks and a blanket for class.
From there we take some reclining warm ups. After we work with standing warm ups and move though a series of side plank variations. This helps build strength for the standing poses where we take some dynamically, moving in and out and then some longer holds. This class was filmed live March 1, 2022.