Posture Part 3

For this class you need a strap, blocks and a blanket.

We start out warming up laying down and work on strengthening our core. From there we continue to get our bodies moving in all fours and then in standing stretching while holding a strap over head. We continue finding the serratus anterior muscles under the shoulder blades in all fours and then in plank pose. We also continue the work of finding the adductors with shoulder strength in side plank with the block variation. All of these poses give us strength for tall upright posture and ease of movements in the standing poses. This class was filmed live February 12, 2022.

Reaching into Poses Part 4

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket. We start out lying down to warm up with extra attention on the hip flexors. From there we work deeper in the hips and shoulders while standing. We revisit some familiar stretches and then continue our work lengthening the hip flexors in preparation for our Warrior I flow. We then take a long supported bridge pose at the end of class. This class was filmed live February 1, 2022.

Reaching into Poses Part 3

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket.

We start out with a reclining warm up to ease into our practice. From there we warm up the spine in all fours and then the shoulders while lying prone. This shoulder work helps set the upper arm bone more centered in the socket and allows for more ease and possibly range of motion as we continue on. From there we work deeper into the hips and ankles with our reaching work and then stretching in a one legged supported squat. From there we see how a new entry into standing poses influence the pose and then build but to skandasana, a long legged squat. See how reaching can influence how low you can go. This class was filmed live January 31, 2022.

Reaching into Poses Part 2

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket.

We start out laying down to warm up. From there we work on strength in the upper back and shoulders to help the upper arm bone rest in the center of the shoulder joint. This sets us up well for the shoulder mobility work. From there we mobilize the hips, knees and ankles with one legged reaching work. This surprisingly fun and strong work will warm you hips up in a whole new way. All this prep work leads in the a short flow of standing poses. This class was filmed live January 29, 2022.

Reaching into Poses

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket, feel free to use a chair for balance support.

We start off laying down to warm up and get our core firing. From there we warm up the knees, ankles and shoulders while standing. Then we try out reaching in squats with one foot up a block. Try it out with us and see how you might get into new depths in your outer hips and ankles. It gets a little spicy! We take this reaching work into the standing poses to give us a fresh perspective on the length that can be created. This class was filmed live January 26, 2022.

Hip Work for Half Moon Part 2

For this class you will need a strap, blocks and a blanket. We start off slow and steady lying down with long leg stretches and twists to wake up the body and prepare for standing poses. From there we find hip strength with hip pull backs from all fours and again in standing. This work helps to center the femur in the hip joint for ease in rotation open into Half Moon pose. This class was filmed live January 22, 2022.

Hip Work for Half Moon

For this class we start off laying down for a slow steady warm up. Waking up support from the deep abdomen as the foundation for our standing poses. In standing we work on hip work at the all to firm the outer hips in preparation for a steady standing leg in Half Moon. From there we give Half Moon a try with a few different variations to enter the pose. This class was filmed live January 18, 2022.

Breathing + Squatting

For this class you need a blanket and blocks.

We start out with a long reclining warm up sequence to really warm up our hips. From there we work on shoulders while standing. After we build strength and flexibility in a half squat. This all leads up to garudasana to warrior III poses. This class was filmed live January 8, 2022.,

Winter Solstice Class

For this class you will need blocks, a strap, and possibly a bolster. We start off slow, laying down and getting centered. From there we take some playful movements rolling from our backs to side lying in anantasana pose. In standing we repeat familiar shapes in the wide legged poses, triangle and side angle pose. At the end of class you have the option of trying a blend of bridge pose and legs up the wall using the bolster. This class was filmed live December 21, 2021.

Pigeon Pose Variations

For this class you will need a bolster, blocks, and a blanket. We start off with relicing warm ups and work into more hip stretches from seated. We work towards lunges and then pigeon pose variations utilizing the strap. This class was filmed December 20, 2021.

Twisting for Shoulderstand

For this class you will need blocks, a blanket and a bolster, plus a spot at the wall for the end. We start out in a warm up laying down. From there we continue on working into our hips while seated and then deeper twists in the standing poses. We end class with a pose that blends bridge pose, shoulderstand, and legs up the wall pose. This class was filmed life Dec 18, 2021.

Spine and Shoulders for Shoulderstand

For this class set up at the wall. You will also need a bolster, strap, and blocks.

In this sequence we start out with hip glides, external rotation, and spine movements at the wall. From there we sit up and utilize the wall to aid in twisting, warming up more in the hips and spine. From there we continue on getting the body moving and opening in standing poses. These warm ups will help you open up your breathing in all directions. With the spine and ribs moving more we try out shoulderstand at the wall. Lots of options given here, practice in a way that feels most helpful to you. This class was filmed live December 14, 2021.

Goddess Flow for Backbending

In this class you will need a strap, two blankets, and blocks. Try out this novel reclining warm up. We use the strap for leg stretches and then roll into side lying for Anantasana pose. From there we continue to warm up the feet, ankles, knees and hips while standing. This all helps us to access the goddess flow for hip opening and strengthening. All of this mobility work aids in our backbends. See how purvotonasana can give you an extra boost in the belly down backbends! This class was filmed live December 11, 2021.

Hip To Backbends

For this class we start out with hip glides at the wall, use a block to prop your feet up on. In class we will also use a bolster, blanket/sliders and blocks. Hip glides get our hips moving and then in the reclining sequence we continue to balance the hips on all sides. Then from kneeling we work to strengthen the adductors. This strength carries into the backbends, supporting a long spine with support from within. This class was filmed live December 6, 2021.

Pigeon Pose Class

In this class we continue the work with the towel roll at the lumbar curve to find neutral. You will also need a bolster, blocks, blanket and strap. In this slow fluid class take the time to connect with your breathing, neutral spine and strong center as we move through different shapes. A long held pigeon pose helps us work lower in the standing poses. This class was filmed live December 4, 2021.

Tree Pose Flow

For this class you will need a blanket and blocks.

In this class we start out with relining warm ups and then move into some challenging dynamic movements. Working on coming in and out of lunges helps build hip strength as well as all the small supporting muscles that help with balance. We end with shoulder work moving between warrior 2, reverse warrior and side angle poses. This class was filmed live November 20, 2021.

Moving into Stillness

For this sequence you will need wall space, a bolster, a block, and possibly a blanket. In this class we explore lots of playful movement to bring us back to our centers. We start off with a seated warm up, moving our wrists, hips, and shoulders. From there we find core strength in novel ways while rolling in and out of poses. From there we work on balance while working with vision, the vestibular system, and proprioception. All of this work helps us to stand tall. This class was filmed live November 15, 2021.

A Class at the Wall

For this class you need a spot at the wall, a blanket or foam roller, a yoga strap or mini loop band, and yoga blocks.

For this class we start out laying down to warm up. From there we continue our warm up standing at the wall. In this work we get the hips moving, learn to distinguish hip movement from spine movement, work on drawing the femur back into the socket, and finally try out warrior I at the wall. From there we move into a flow sequence to put all these skills into use. This class was filmed live November 6, 2021.

Rooting the Femur Heads Back in Their Sockets

For this class you will need a chair to start out, and then yoga blocks, a strap and possibly a bolster.

We start out class with one of my favorite hip warm ups, in these Warrior III variations we work on getting the femur back in the socket. This can help improve range of motion, and access to strength at the back of the pelvis, and help to alleviate strain on the hip flexors. From this strong work it can be easier to connect and feel more subtle movements in the reclining stretches. We continue to work with awareness of the head of the femur in all the floor warm ups. Then we come back to standing work to feel the strength and mobility of the legs in the standing poses. This class was filmed live November 2, 2021

Twisting Flow

In this class you will need a foam block and blanket for padding. This class moves fluidly through whole body warm ups to set you up for your next walking adventure. We focus on getting the hips and thoracic spine (rib cage part of your spine) to move well and rotate to its fullest capacity. This can help with lower back and neck health. From there we move through some full body standing poses. This class was filmed live October 30, 2021