Hips for Lunging and Pigeon Pose

For this class you will need yoga blocks and possibly a bolster or a few blankets.

In this slow reclining warm up we works into some lung shapes with the support of the floor before we explore them further while standing. We end with a relaxing pigeon pose stretch or alternative. Notice how the hip stretch before pigeon pose possible helps you find more ease in pigeon and navasana, boat pose! This class was filmed live January 23rd, 2021.

Nervous System Reset, Hips and Breathing

For this class you will need a yoga block, strap, and chair.

In this sequence we start slow warming up and then do breath work for a nervous system reset. Slide lying hip work prepares us for the standing poses. The asymmetrical hip work just might influence the way your spine feels and moves! This class was filmed live on January 19, 2021

Hip Reset Preparing for Gomukasana

For this class we will start laying down with our legs up the wall. You will also need two yoga blocks and a strap for class.

In the beginning of class we use a hip reset move from the Postural Restoration Institute to help the femur (thigh bone) sit well in the hip socket in order to improve ease and range of motion in the hips. This is my favorite hip work right now for creating more ease in the joint and for its ripple effects up and down the body, think better breathing and more grounded into the feet. We the use this rang of motion to explore a standing flow, balance work in garudasana, eagle pose, and then finally seated in gomukasana, cow face pose. This class was filmed live on January 16, 2021.

Knees and Toes

For this class you will need some wall space, two yoga blocks and strap and a blanket. We continue to work on rotation at the knee and how this rang of motion helps us in standing poses and prepares us for walking out into life! We start lying down and then progress into standing poses with revolved triangle as our peak pose. This class was filed live January 12, 2021!

Standing Split to Squat Short and Sweet

For this class grab your mat and maybe two yoga blocks. We start off with some warming hip and core work and then work our way into some standing poses. Does lunging and standing split help you get lower in your squat? Try it out in this class! This class was filmed January 9th and is 14 minutes long.

Reset Short and Sweet Class

Grab a mat and enjoy this short and sweet practice to reset with some rolling and hip strength. This is a great practice if your hip flexors are bugging you, you've been sitting too much, or you just need a mental rest. This class was filmed January 9th, 2021

This class is 9 minutes long

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

Knee Strength

For this class you will need a yoga strap and two blocks and a blanket or something to sit on.

Explore your rotational capacity at your knee to notice any differences and similarities from side to side and help build more resilience. You are then invited to explore some of this rotation in the standing poses, where we try out some longer holds. This class was filmed live January 5, 2021

Pre/Post Run/Walk Short and Sweet

For this class you will need a strap and possibly two yoga blocks. Short and sweet, these stretches will have you ready for your run or walk. This class was filmed January 2, 2021

Taking Up Space

For this class you will need a strap, preferably that buckles, two yoga blocks or two blankets and possibly a chair. Continuing to develop your strength, now also add back in ease and a feeling of effortlessness and spaciousness into your practice. We revisit familiar poses like triangle and warrior 2, but with the awareness the strap can provide in taking up space in these poses. This class was filmed live January 2, 2021

Chair Yoga

For this class you will need a chair and possibly so wall space and a blanket. In this class we start seated with a spine and shoulder warm up and then continue to use the chair to give us more room to move and wiggle and twist in and out of poses. Work on your leg strength with Garudasana, eagle pose and then we finish class with shoulderstand variations, including with the help of the chain (my personal favorite!). This class was filmed live on Dec 22, 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.

Yoga with a Blanket

For this class you will need a yoga blanket or a large beach towel, a chair or two yoga blocks and a small towel. In this class we will use the blanket in novel ways to explore familiar poses. We also work on wrist strength and hip strength. After our active flow sequence you will get a chance to rest and relax bound angle pose before savasana.

Move Your Shoulder Blades

For this class you will need two blankets or a foam roller, one or two small weighs or cans of soup, some wall space and a chair. Being able to move your shoulder blades is a key component to healthy shoulders and accessing more mobility. Lets work on bringing more awareness to the shoulders and getting our shoulder blades to move! In this class we also explore an unweighted deadlift position for the hips. Lastly we explore strong hips, and mobile spine and shoulders in dolphin/elbow downward dog. This class was filmed live on Dec 5, 2020.

Working on Side Plank Shoulders

For this class you will need a slidable surface, so paper plates or plastic bags on carpet or a blanket on hard floor and. You will also need two small weights or cans of soup. In this class we sneak in a little hip and knee strength and mainly target healthy shoulders. Find your ability to stabilize your shoulder and prep your wrists in this sequence to be well prepared to work towards side plank pose! This class was filmed live Dec 1, 2020.

Move Your Spine

In this class you will need wall space, a strap, and two yoga blocks or a chair. Come work on breaking down the movements of your spine and then put it all together and explore your range of motions. Then work towards back strength in backbends from both belly down and in warrior 1. This class was filmed live Nov 24, 2020.

Yoga For Breathing and Pelvic Floor

For this class you will need a strap, blanket, yoga blocks and a spot at the wall. In order for a muscle to contract it needs to be able to let go. In this class you will check in with your breathing and practice releasing and expanding on the inhale and lifting and engaging on the exhale. This work is subtle so we work in multiple positions to gain more awareness. This class will leave you relaxed and calm.

Yoga to Calm Your Mind and Move Your Body

In this class you will need a chair and strap and possibly yoga blocks. We will start off slow and gentle and get all the major joints in our body moving. Option to use the chair in your flow sequence for more ease in the step through and also a different experience of familiar poses. This class was filmed live on Nov 3rd, 2020