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

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.

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

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.

Playing with Weight Shifts

For this class you will need two blankets or a foam roller and one blanket, a small weight or two, and two yoga blocks or a chair. In this sequence we continue to work on mobilizing the shoulder blades and strengthening the upper back. We also add in novel wrist work and play with how weight shifts make all the difference in how we use out hip muscles. We build up to Warrior 3 with the option to open up into Half Moon pose and then play with dolphin and/or forearm balance at the wall.

Sliding Fun

For this class you will need some room to move, a slidable surface, blankets or big towels if you are on a hard floor, plastic bag or slippery plates if you are on a carpeted surface, as well as yoga blocks, a strap, and possibly a chair or wall and bolster. In this class we will explore strength heading into our end range of movements specifically strengthening the inner and outer hips. And all this sliding just might help you to slide right up into handstand! We end with active sliding in and out of pigeon pose where options are well explained. This class was filmed live Nov 30, 2020

Balancing the Hips (Therabands)

For this class you will need one long band 4-5 feet long and a mini loop band and a cork block or thick large book. We will work on hip strength in this sequence and experiment with variations on tree pose and half moon pose.

Short and Sweet: Hips

Short and sweet class to work on strengthening and mobilizing the hips.

Yoga for Your Hips

For this class you will need a bit of space and a strap or belt. Get ready to explore your outer hip strength, roll around a bit and have some fun. We will us the strap to give us some feed back and then see how the residue of the strap work influences our standing poses. This class was recorded live Aug 25th, 2020