Resistance Bands Continued

For this class you will need a long resistance band, blocks and a blanket.

We start off slow, laying down for the warm up. From there we build up to kneeling lunges to work deeper into the hips. We use the resistance bands for a more thorough warm up of the shoulders. All of this helps aid the rest of the standing poses. This class was filmed live March 12, 2022.

Somatics and Yoga Part 1

For this class we start off in a comfortable seat for somatic work. You will need blocks and blanket and wall space for this class.

After the centering practice we move into some dynamic warm ups in hands and knees and then standing. The quieting and ground work help us to move forward with a calm center. See if you can maintain this calm as we move into standing poses and more balancing work. Longer holds and side plank help up develop strength to support a buoyant bridge pose with variations to end the practice. This class was filmed live February 28, 2022.

Shoulder Focused Practice Part 2

or this class you will need blocks and a blanket and a strap.

In this practice we start with a chest opener and then continue to warm up laying down. In standing we work more with thoracic mobility and shoulder warm ups. We take shoulder mobility work on the move in our standing poses. This class was filmed live February 26, 2022.

Shoulder Focused Practice

For this class have a wall space, blocks, a blanket, and a strap.

We start out will a slow warm up and leg stretches using the strap. From there we spent more time warming up the shoulders in standing. We also worked on hopping backwards to get deeper into our hips. All the warm ups lead into a series standing poses where we incorporate balance, shoulder work and grace in moving between poses. This class was filmed live February 22, 2022.

Shoulder Mobility for Dolphin Pose

For this class we use a bolster, blocks, a chair and a blanket.

We start out in child's pose and work on spinal mobility to open up this class. From there we fin hip strength work in side lying to set up the foundations for standing tall. We spend extra time working on shoulder warm ups and mobility and build into weigh baring in dolphin pose. All of this work will help unwind tension and slouchy posture from the week! This class was filmed live February 19, 2022.

Slow Down and Stretch out

For this class you need a bolster, blanket, and blocks. We start out side lying over the bolster to work on breathing and open up the side body. From there we continue with reclining warm ups. In standing we work more with shoulder strength and mobility and continue this work in plank and belly down 'snow angel' arms. From there we in the opposite orientation to gravity, in reverse table top pose. This strength supports us in standing poses. This class was filmed live February 15, 2022.

For the Love of Self Care

For this class we use a bolster, blocks and a blanket. We start out slow side lying over the bolster to emphasis our breathing and create length and balance in our bodies. From there we continues to slowly warm up laying down. In standing we worked with shoulder strength and range of motion, fine tuning movements and how they are initiated. From there we progressed to all fours and belly down, the change in orientation to gravity can really spice up this work. This class was filmed live February 14, 2022.

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.

Posture Part 2

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket.

We continue our work on posture and highlight the muscles under the shoulder blades, the serratus anterior and the adductors, the inner thigh muscles as part of the subtle strength in in helping us return to a neutral posture. This class was filmed live Feb 8, 2022

Posture Part 1

For this class you will need blocks and a blanket and strap. We start out laying down to warm up, exploring hip and shoulder mobility. From there we work continue working on finding the serratus anterior under the shoulder blades from all fours. In standing we work more with spine movements and the balancing work. In the balance flow we put it all together. Throughout class we keep coming back to standing tall and finding neutral posture. This class was filmed live February 7, 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.

Breathing + Side Plank Fun

For this class you will need blocks and blankets.

We start out warming up and giving some love to all our joints, knees and ankles included. From there we build subtle and strong core stability to support the later work as well as shoulder mobility. We also sprinkle in breath work all throughout so that the end result is strong, breathable side planks!. This class was filmed live January 3, 2022.

Shoulder Work for Shoulderstand

For this class set up with the narrow side of you mat at the wall. We will also use a chair, bolster and blocks. For this class we start off with a reclining warm up . From there we utilize the wall in downward dog and then standing in shoulder stretches. This dynamic work helps get the shoulders moving in a greater rang of motion. From there we work deeper into twists in the standing poses. This helps free up the spine for shoulderstand. We work shoulderstand with the chair to highlight the strength of the back body. This class was filmed live December 13, 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.

A Class at the Wall Part 2

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

In this sequence we warm up the hips with hip glides to set the hip joints up well for our outer hip stretch. From there we worked on finding the serratus anterior and the deep abs. We take this work on with us as we continue to warm up standing at the wall. From there we move into a wall supported flow sequence. This class was filmed live November 8, 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.

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

Body Tune Up with Hip Emphasis

For this class you will need a spot at the wall, a strap, blocks, a blanket and possibly a bolster.

We start off class at the wall for our focused hip warm up called pull backs before working into some deeper stretches and strengthening. This sets the femur back deep in the hip socket and allows for potential ease in rotation as well as finding outer hip strength. We try a variation on pigeon pose to work on bother internal and external rotation. From there we move into standing poses to try out our hips and continue to work with the shoulders and upper body as well. This class was filmed live October 26, 2021.