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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.
For this class you will need one long resistance band, blocks, and a blanket.
We start off laying down and then progress to standing warm ups. From there we loop the resistance band on a door knob to hold onto in chair pose and lunges. This aids in finding the core and connecting this shoulders with the pelvis. This stability serves us as we move into our flowing sequence. This class was filmed live April 25, 2022.
For this class you need a resistance band, a washcloth, a large wall space blocks and a blanket. This recording has a few choppy moments where I was interrupted at home. We start out working on breathing and then full external and internal range of motion in the shoulders. From there we continue to warm up the shoulders in a circular motion at the wall. Static holds in all different angles of the shoulder can be a very therapeutic way of working with joints. From there we start to put these ranges of motion into action in salabasana, revers tabletop and lastly in side plank at the end of class. This class was filmed Oct 18, 2021.
Ever get tired from holding your arms up in Warrior II? In this class we explore how to build more shoulder and upper body strength. This work is challenging in the short run and can actually help lessen shoulder and neck tension in the long rung.
For this class you will need one or two resistance bands, a slidable washcloth or paper plate, and blocks and a blanket or two.
This class was filmed live September 20, 2021.
For this class you will need your mini loop band and one long band with loops tied in the ends. Its also helpful to have a blanket for padding and blocks.
We use the bands to warm up our shoulders, hips and feet. This foundational work helps us with all the standing poses. Stability created under tension can make all the difference, give Warrior III a try with the help of bands. From there we work on more balancing poses without the bands and see how the warm up helps you balance! This class was filmed July 12, 2021
For this class you will need a yoga block, blanket, and long resistance band.
Starting off we work on breathing and resetting the ribcage and pelvis for optimal breathing. We then work into mobilizing the hips and ribcage. Notice how it feels to sit upright after these warmups. We use the resistance bands to help warm up our shoulders and then use the block in a interesting way to gently strengthen our necks. Much of the time in our bodies stability needs to proceed mobilty. After standing poses we practice bridge pose and explore neck flexion in the supported pose. This class was filmed live March 30, 2021.
For this class you will need one long loop band and a mini loop band, you may also want yoga blocks and a blanket for padding. If you prefer not to put weight on your knees you can use a chair for parts of the class.
In this class we start out warming up laying down and slowly progress to some more dynamic movements. You have options to rotate and push up into side plank. Rotation work while is side plank is an incredible way to wake up shoulder and hip mobility, strength, and coordination. And it is a fun challenge! We the progress to twisting in hands and knees using the band to make it first harder and then easier to twist. From standing we work on front body support to help us stay long and strong in poses like warrior III and side angle pose. We then tie this length back into highlighting the twisting aspect of standing poses. This class was filmed live March 27, 2021.
For this class you will need one long band with loops or knots tied on the ends and a mini loop band. You will also need two yoga blocks.
In this class we work on hip strength in external rotation with strength rather than passive stretching. This prepares us well as we head into the standing poses. We take a unique version of sun salutations. Then we use the resistance bands to help us open up more in side angle poses and the twisting lunge. This class will leave your whole body cared for. This class was filmed March 23, 2021.
For this class you will need one long band, two yoga blocks, and a blanket or two.
In this class we utilize the assist of the resistance bands in three different ways, adding awareness to different parts of the body, adding strengthening, and adding support in getting into twists. We add in some neck work to become more aware of where our head is in space and to cirle back to this in the standing poses. We build up to revolved triangle pose as well as work towards bow pose and other backbends. This class was filmed live March 22, 2021.
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.
For this class you will need a 3-4 foot long resistance band with loops or knots tied into the end of the band and a mini loop band and a chair.
In this class we work on the pulling muscles to help balance out shoulder strength. We also highlight hip strength in the figure four shape. These warm ups help prepare the body for the standing pose sequence where we flow from warrior II to side angle pose and practice our pull aparts. This class was filmed live March 16, 2021.
For this class you will need a 3-4 foot resistance band with loops tied into each end, a mini loop band, and a blanket and two blocks.
Classic yoga asks us to push a lot, in this class we work on pulling in rowing moves. This helps balance shoulder strength as we head into an asymmetrical spin on sun salutations. We also work on finding end range of motion in the hips with strength, from reclining and side lying. You hips might know how to support you better in the standing poses as a result. This all culminates into a flow where transition from Warrior III to Half Moon to Standing splits. This class was filmed live March 15, 2021.