Full Body Tune Up Class

For this class you might want some blankets or a bolster, yoga blocks and possibly a pillow to kneel on. In this class we fine tune the joints of the body, focusing on hips, but also touching on the whole body. By the end of class you strong hips will be able to support you in Warrior III well. This class was filmed live October 26, 2021.

Slow and Steady Strengthening in the Upper Body to Support Twisting

For this class you will need blocks and a strap that buckles. In this class we work on subtle strength that all comes together in some standing pose twists at the end of class. This is a class that will challenge the strength of your shoulders is a slow and steady way so that you can grow and change with mindfulness.

An In Depth Look at the Shoulders

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.

Pushing and Pulling with the Legs to Find Strength

For this class you will need a blanket and blocks, optional bolster and chair.

In this class we explore pushing and pulling to create strength and stability in the legs and hips. Try it out in different ways throughout class to see how you range of motion improves. We also continue our work of strengthening around the shoulders. This class was filmed live Oct 16, 2021.

Neck, Shoulders, and Wrists, Spoon Addition

For this class you will need a long wooden spoon or short dowel. We will also use yoga blocks and a foam roller if you have one. For this class we continue our work on the neck, shoulders and wrists. The dowel/spoon gives us a little more to work with in strengthening around the wrists. This work can be strong so go slowly and listen to your body. After more shoulder warm ups we give push ups a try, feel free to use your resistance band for a push up like action while lying down. Strengthening the front chest and front neck just might give your posture the support it was missing. See how your standing poses feel. This class was filmed live October 5, 2021.

Neck, Shoulders, and Wrists

For this class you will need a dowel, long stick, hiking pole or long wooded spoon. You will also need yoga blocks and a blanket. In this class we continue on our neck and shoulder work and incorporate work down chain in the wrists. After a thorough warm up we work on standing poses and then get a chance to head upside down. This class was filmed live October 4, 2021.

Neck and Shoulder Reset Continued

For this class you might want a blanket or bolster, and yoga blocks. In this class we combine the powerful work of hips and neck. Through fasicia our bodies woven together and connected so the hip and neck work directly effect each other. We also work on nerve flossing to help alleviate tension and open up greater ranges of motion. We then put it all together in our standing poses working subtly with the neck. This class was filmed live October 2, 2021

Neck and Shoulder Reset

For this class use a towel for some body buffing as part of the warm up. Does this sensory work improve your range of motion? Feel free to sit in a chair or on the floor for the warm up.

From there we use blocks as a way to build strength in the neck both while staying still and then moving. From there we continue to warm up the rest of the body in some reclining stretches. We then work with the block against the head again in the standing poses to feel the stability it brings to the neck. We end class with legs up the wall to rest a recover from the strengthening work. This class was filmed live Sept 28, 2021.

Springing into Handstand and the Shoulders to Hold You

For this class you will need resistance bands, blocks and a blanket, and a chair.

In the reclining warm up we wake up the body and prepare to work up to more challenging moves in the standing poses. We use the resistance bands to aid in should strengthening and mobility. Then find your strong legs and hips. From there you might find you can just hop right up into handstand! This class was filmed live September 25, 2021.

Restorative Practice with Dolphin Pose

For this class you will need a strap or resistance band, blanket, bolster and blocks. We also use the wall for part of class. This class starts out slow with legs up the wall, a wonderful cooling pose both physically and mentally. From there we start to move and stretch out reclining. From there we move on to standing warm ups focused in the shoulders. We try out dolphin pose with optional leg lifts before slowing down again. This class was filmed live September 21, 2021.

Shoulder Strength for Warrior II and Handstand

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.

Asymmetrical Sun Salutations with the Mini Loop Band

For this class you need a mini loop band and yoga blocks. You can also do this with a yoga strap in a loop but you might need to take it off for the sun salutations.

We start up with a unique take on legs up the wall and then move around in some twisting figure four shape moves. From there we continue to build heat with asymmetrical sun salutations. These crossed ankle moves might give you more rang of motion in you ankles. This in turn my help you squat and twist at the end of class. This class was filmed live August 21, 2021.

Wild Thing Flow

For this class you will need a blanket, yoga blocks, and some wall space.

We start off warming up the shoulders and spine seated and reclining. From there we work on the ankles, knees and hips. Standing poses help to give us strong footing and then we try an new flow linking downward dog, wild thing and marichyasana III. This class was filmed August 14, 2021.

Standing Splits and Handstand

For this class you will need some wall space, a slider, and two matching blocks (or books) and possibly a chair.

In this sequence we start lying down with our feet on the wall for the breathing reset and hip stretches there. Then try out some new wrist strengtheners while balancing blocks on your hands. We then warm up the shoulders more while standing. Sliding work helps to warm up and strengthen the hamstrings while simultaneously stretching them. From there we try three legged dog possibly on the wall as a variation on standing splits. This class was filmed live August 10, 2021.

Wrists, Shoulders, Hamstrings, and Inversions

For this class you will need a long blanket, a mini loop band and yoga blocks, and a spot at the wall. We start out warming up our wrist and hand grip strength while stretching the legs. The chest opener helps to start working on shoulder mobility. From there we do core work support a strong foundation going forward. We use the mini loop band for traction on the wrist, this can open up new space in the wrist joint and more easy in wrist extension (needed in handstand). We work on sliding moves to light up the hamstrings and glutes. And then put it together with inversions. This class was filmed live August 9, 2021.

Thoracic Mobility Class

For this class you will need some wall space, blanket for padding and yoga blocks possibly for lunges.

In this class we focus on the spine, warming up in all directions and then spending extra time on rotation. We also work on shoulder strength and mobility to support us well in side plank rotations, adductor strength for support in the lunges. All the rotation work in different orientations to gravity just might help you get the most of out of your twists in the lunges and wide legged forward fold. This class was recorded live August 7, 2021.

Bands, Warrior III, and Dolphin Pose

For this class you will need one long band and one mini loop band and possibly blocks.

Warm up your whole body using bands in this reclining sequence and then work on strength in standing poses. We use the bands around the big toes to align the big toe with the big toe joint and strengthen from there. This foot awareness aids in balancing later on. In this sequence we experiment and see how the band helps with balance in Warrior 3 even when used in an asymmetrical way. We end class relaxing in a long chest opener before savasana. This class was filmed live July 13, 2021.

Stability with Bands

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

Bird of Paradise Fun

For this class you will need some yoga blocks, blanket for padding, a strap and some wall space.

We start out slow and steady to check in with our breathing. From there we warm up the hips and shoulders. Try out some new warm ups with the support of the wall. For this class we are trying to balance front and back body. Many of us could use more strength in the front abdominal wall to help keep the back body long getting us out of any compression there. We build up to bird of paradise pose in these sequence, try out open chair verse closed chain to see just how much your arms are helping you! This class was filmed live June 21, 2021.

Plank Pose Fun

Try out some different takes on plank and side plank in this class. You will need one firm block, one soft block if possible and a blanket for padding. You also might want to put your hands on the wall of furniture to help with balance for part of the class.

We start out with a relaxing reclining warm up and then work towards twisting, and shoulder, hip and core strength, all needed for the fun plank variations. From there we try out a deep lunging twist with optional crossed arm. This class was filmed live June 26, 2021.