Winter Solstice Practice

For this class you will need a spot at the wall, a sturdy chair, possibly a bolster, and two yoga blocks. Start mobilizing your hips with this new hip sequence at the wall. And light up inner thigh strength which may just be your missing link in upward facing dog. We build up to half moon, warrior III, and revolved half moon at the wall to highlight the back foot. We close the practice with shoulderstand or legs up the wall. This class was filmed live Dec 21, 2020.

Wild Thing at the Wall

For this class, set your mat up with the narrow end at a wall, have a strap near by. We will use a chair and yoga blocks and wall throughout the sequence. In this class we use the wall for more feed back and awareness, starting with the reclining stretches and then carried on into the standing poses. The chair gives a whole new experience on what a lung can feel like in the hips. The rotational work also helps the backbends feel more accessible in the upper back. Add in the shoulder movements and we are well prepared to work towards wild thing, at the wall and then with the option from downward dog. This class was filmed live Dec 19, 2020

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

Rolling into Half Moon

For this class you will need a small towel, a chair, yoga blocks and possibly some wall space. In this practice we work on mobilizing rotation at the hips and use this strength in movement for moving between half moon, warrior III and revolved half moon. Beginning on rotation work with a block pressed into the side of your head will help prepare for moving more from the hips and torso and less from the head and neck . We also strengthen the brain and body with cross body patterns and propeller arms shoulder warm up. This class was filmed live on December 12, 2020.

Twists, Backbends, and Squats Oh My!

For this class you will need wall space, two yoga blocks, a strap, a blanket, and option to use a bolster or two blankets put together as a bolster. In order to backbend we must also be able to forward bend, in order to externally rotate we must also be able to internally rotate. In this practice get ready to explore your whole range of motion with grace and control in your spine, hips, knees and shoulders. Peak poses are revolved triangle pose and camel pose. This class was filmed live on Nov 16, 2020

Yoga with a Turkish Get Up and a Scorpion Tail

For this class you will need a strap, ideally with a buckle and some yoga blocks. In this class there is a nice blend of familiar warm ups to calm the nervous system and new moves to challenge coordination. Helpful to clear a bit of space for rolling around in! This class was recorded live Oct 27th, 2020

Ready for Wheel (Therabands)

For this class you will need one long band 4-5 feet long and a mini loop band, and a blanket or towel. We will work on shoulder mobility and strength and spinal mobility as well. We will build up to wheel pose, but even if you are pressing up into wheel this class has something for everyone!

A Whole New Sun Salute (Therabands)

In this class you will need one long band 4-5 feet long and one mini loop band. We will work on familiar poses, as well as a creative version on sun salutations, working with shoulders and spinal rotation. See how the resistance of the bands give you a whole new experience on yoga poses.

Yoga for Strength

In this class you will need a strap and blocks. In this class you will strengthen you hamstrings to connect to a strong foundation on which to stand. Get ready for reverse table top and a little spicy shoulder work.! This class was filmed live on Sept 29th, 2020.