Asymmetrical Sun Salutations with the Mini Loop Band

For this class you need a mini loop band and yoga blocks. You can also do this with a yoga strap in a loop but you might need to take it off for the sun salutations.

We start up with a unique take on legs up the wall and then move around in some twisting figure four shape moves. From there we continue to build heat with asymmetrical sun salutations. These crossed ankle moves might give you more rang of motion in you ankles. This in turn my help you squat and twist at the end of class. This class was filmed live August 21, 2021.

Half Squat Flow to Free up Ankles, Knees, and Hips

For this class you will need a mini loop band or yoga strap with a buckle, 2-4 yoga blocks and 2 blankets. You also need a wall or chair to help with balance.

We start class off with some foot care and ankle warm ups. We continue this work lying down to work on mobility and strength in the ankle and hips. From there we continue with ankle, knee and hip warm ups from standing. By the end of class are ankles are more mobil and aid in getting into squats. In this flow we come in and out of a half squat building lots of strength at end range while working on balance and the ability to flow from one pose to the next. This class was filmed live August 16, 2021

Full Body Tune Up

For this class we will start side lying, have a pillow or a blanket as a pillow.

You will also need a chair and yoga blocks for class. While side lying we spend some time taking deeper breaths, how often through out your day do you really breath fully in and out? We then warm up the hips and shoulders. After, we sit up and work on ankle mobility in a new way, remember don't push through cramping. We try out hip glides with the use of a chair and gravity and then work on our balance in standing poses. At the end of class we take a long rest in legs up the wall. This class was filmed live May 11, 2021.

Resistance Bands: Upavistha Konasana and Dandasana

For this class you will need a 3-4 foot long resistance band with loops tied into each end. You can use two bands doubled up if you want to increase to load, works well if you have lighter bands since we are working mostly with the legs in this sequence. You will also need a blanket or something to sit on.

In this class we enjoy the support of the resistance bands in helping us to upright out spine while seated. We also work closely with the feet and ankles while laying down and then continue the work in the standing poses. It just may help you to feel more balanced in tree pose. This class was filmed live March 20, 2021.

Fancy Feet in Squatting

For this class you will need a length of material to make toe separators, I show with a theraband, you can use a thin scarf or get creative! You will also need a bolster or blankets, two yoga blocks and a strap.

In this practice we work on our lower body preparing the ankles and knees for deeper squats. We have a little fun using toe separators in our one legged squat to develop important strength through the ball of the foot with the toes in alignment with the ball of the foot. It feels great (in my opinion) and is so helpful for healthy foot mechanics in walking.

We ran out of time but try a classic squat after class and see how it feels! This class was filmed live January 9th, 2021

Strong Hips

In this class you will need a strap yoga block, blanket, bolster if you have one, and a chair. We start laying with legs up the wall to slow down and then try some new hip moves from side-lying. This exploration in hip movement continues on into the standing poses. If our hips are capable of moving more, then why hold back? You are invited to move a little past classic asana shapes and see how it feels in your hips, while lighting up back body strength as well as ankles in the balance work! This class was filmed live Dec 15, 2020

Preparing for a Run

In this class you will need yoga blocks, some wall space, two yoga blankets or big towels and possibly a chair. For this practice be prepared to work! We will be actively working to improve range of motion in the ankles, knees and hips in this fun sequence. We will use the blanket for myofacial release, this may not be appropriate if you have had knee surgery so you can practice this part of the class skipping the blanket. We build up to skandasana, a side lunge squat! This class was filmed live Dec 14, 2020