Standing Poses Part 2

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.

Standing Poses Part 1

For this class you will need a spot at the wall, a chair, blocks, and blanket.

We start our in a chest opener and then relining stretches. From there we continue our warm up standing at the wall. We take leg stretches with our foot on the chair, strengtheners and shoulder work. From there we practice standing poses. We save time for a long rest at the end. This class was filmed live July 18, 2022.

Twisting and Backbends Part 3

For this class you will need wall space, blocks and a blanket.

We start out laying down to warm up and then move to the wall for more warm ups. We practice Upward dog and shoulder work at the wall to prepare doing more backbends our our mats. We work into revolved triangle pose and then end in supported bridge pose. This class was filmed live July 16, 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.

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.

Working at the Wall

For this class bring the narrow end of your mat to the wall and have blocks and a blanket.

We start off standing for a change of pace and do some warm ups at the wall. The wall can offer some lovely support and a grounding feeling to the warm ups. We work on two hip glide moves to set the femur back into the socket and then work on deep breathing and hip external rotation while laying down. We continue to use that wall in support for lunges and our standing poses and work up to half moon and revolved half moon. And then we try out a few back bends. This class was filmed live May 9, 2022.

Twisting + Wall Shoulder Work

For this class you will need a blanket, blocks, and wall space.

We start out laying down for the warm up. From there we work the spine in cat cows and then try a dynamic take on pigeon pose to get deeper into the hips. From there we warm up the shoulders at the all. Then we try out some challenging flows with standing poses. This class was filmed live April 16, 2022.

Twisting with Wall Support

For this class you will need some space at the wall. It will also be helpful to have two yoga blocks and a bolster.

We start off laying down to warm up. From there we progress to warm ups standing for the shoulders and then move to the wall to continue to work on shoulder mobility and then twisting with the aid of breathing. We slow down in pigeon pose for deeper hip stretching and then take a chest opener over the bolster. From there we work on active back bending and then finish with a standing pose flow. This class was filmed live April 11, 2022.

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.

Pigeon Pose Variations Part 1

For this class you will need a strap, bolster, blankets, and blocks.

We start out laying down and emphasis the breathing during the warm up. This can help create more space in the inner body and aid in ease of movement. From there we continue to work into the shoulders and rest of the body as well in standing. We flow through standing poses to get deeper into twists and build strength in the body. At then of class we try out an upright version of pigeon pose with the option of an over hand reach for the back foot with the aid of a strap. This class was filmed live March 28, 2022.

Twisting into Spring

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket.

We start out with an active warm up laying down. Practice rolling from your back to your front in these open chain supta padangustasana poses. From there we continue our warm up in the shoulders while standing. Try out swimmer hovers from different positions and see how gravity can change they way moves feel. We move into deeper twists practcing revolved triangle and then work into upward dog and bow pose. This class was filmed live March 21, 2022.

Twisting for Shoulderstand

For this class you will need blocks, a blanket and a bolster, plus a spot at the wall for the end. We start out in a warm up laying down. From there we continue on working into our hips while seated and then deeper twists in the standing poses. We end class with a pose that blends bridge pose, shoulderstand, and legs up the wall pose. This class was filmed life Dec 18, 2021.

Shoulder Work for Shoulderstand

For this class set up with the narrow side of you mat at the wall. We will also use a chair, bolster and blocks. For this class we start off with a reclining warm up . From there we utilize the wall in downward dog and then standing in shoulder stretches. This dynamic work helps get the shoulders moving in a greater rang of motion. From there we work deeper into twists in the standing poses. This helps free up the spine for shoulderstand. We work shoulderstand with the chair to highlight the strength of the back body. This class was filmed live December 13, 2021.

Bolster Work for Backbends

For this class you will need a bolster or pillow and blanket, as well as blocks.

We start out slow, easing into breathing side lying over the bolster. From there we worked on opening up in all the directions, encouraging the spine to move in lots of ways in preparation for moving into backbends. In the standing poses we practice twists to continue to work with the spine. Then we use the bolster to aid in the belly down backbends. This class was filmed live December 8, 2021.

Chair Flow

For this class you will need a sturdy chair, blocks and possibly a blanket. In this class we warm up seated in the chair. From there we stand and take our rotating airplane moves for hip mobility. We work asymmetrically to find more movement in the thoracic spine. From there we try some poses linked together from the chair. You don't have to need the modification to enjoy the support! The chair offers wonderful feedback and allows us to be aware of different elements in familiar poses. This class was filmed live November 22, 2021

Breathing and Core Strength, Moving with Awareness

You will need blocks, wall space and a strap.

In this class we start off paying attention to our breathing. From this awareness we build the skill and strength of intra abdominal pressure. This skill helps us as we move more with intention and control throughout the warm up and into the standing poses. We use the wall again to continue with our spinal mobility work. From there we work on wide legged poses and link triangle and half moon together. This class was filmed live November 16, 2021.

A Class at the Wall Part 3

For this class you will need wall space, a blanket and blocks.

We start off in a reclining warm up and then move into some warm ups on hands a knees. Here we move slowly to find the serratus anterior under the shoulder blades. This muscle helps move our arms around in space and also is a accessory muscle to breathing, helping us to open up more room to breath in the back body. From there we continue our practice at the wall, using the extra support for body awareness and stability. We then take these skills into our stand poses and balancing work. This class was filmed live November 9, 2021.

Twisting into Backbends

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket and a strap. We start off slow, warming up laying down. Today we practice the leg stretches in the strap after some lovely hip opening. From there we continue to find core strength while still and then while moving. This strengthen allows us to move deeper as we work into standing poses. In standing we work on moving the spine in all directions, this extra attention just may open up more room to twist in revolved triangle and revolved half moon pose. We end with the option to try camels pose, ustrasana. This class was filmed live November 1, 2021.