Core with Resistance Bands

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

We start off laying down and then progress to standing warm ups. From there we loop the resistance band on a door knob to hold onto in chair pose and lunges. This aids in finding the core and connecting this shoulders with the pelvis. This stability serves us as we move into our flowing sequence. This class was filmed live April 25, 2022.

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.

Resistance Bands to Help Find Strength

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

We start out laying down for our warm up. We use the resistance band for new feedback in familiar poses. From there we stand up and continue to use the resistance band to warm up and find our core strength, side body length, and ability to stand tall. This all aids in the standing poses. This class was filmed live March 8, 2022.

Resistance Bands to Help Stand Tall

For this class you will need a resistance band, optional mini loop band, and blocks and. a blanket.

We start out laying down for our warm up focusing on strength in the adductors. This work carries into the standing poses to find our balance and strength at the midline. From there we use resistance bands to help us find a tall tadasana and a then working on toe spread to help us feel grounded. From there we work on hip hinging under tension from the resistance band to integrate this strength into movement. The strength aids in ease of movement through side plank, inversions and the standing poses. This class was filmed live March 7, 2022.

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.

Moving Your Spine in All Directions

In this class we work on moving in all different directions and maybe get into so places the sometimes get ignored. This class will leave you stretched out and possibly breathing with more ease.

You will need one long band, blocks and some wall space. Its helpful to set the narrow end of your mat up at the wall for the practice.

Apologies for the grainy quality to the picture, I had some recording issues. This class was filmed live August 1, 2021.

Anti-Rotation Work Continued

For this class you will need a long band with a loop in it, yoga blocks, and a slider (paper plate or blanket).

Anti-rotation work helps to connect the spine and the pelvis, develop core strength and integration of muscles. This work helps us to move with intention for the rest of class. We also wake up of feet with resistance band 'toe spreaders' and balance work. This class was filmed live July 27, 2021.

Anti-Rotation Work with a Strong Footing

For this class you will need a long band with a loop in it, a door knob and blanket or paper plate/plastic bag for sliding. Being able to control when and what is moving is important.

In this class we work on not rotating even when under tension from the resistance band. You might notice one side is easier than the other, or that this is surprisingly challenging. Anti-rotation work helps improve balance, stability, core strength and awareness. We use this skills throughout class in balancing poses and when we intentionally do rotate in standing poses. This class was filmed live July 26, 2021.

Circular Movement of the Spine

In this class we work on moving the spine in all directions. You will need a long resistance band, a blanket and blocks.

We start with a dynamic warm up rolling around on the ground to prepare for more movements upright. We take a long hold for our hip flexors and then strengthen and lengthen them with the support of the resistance band. We end class with circling into our lunging twists. This class was filmed live July 17, 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

Back Care Flow

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

Starting off we work on breathing and resetting the ribcage and pelvis for optimal breathing. We then work into mobilizing the hips and ribcage. Notice how it feels to sit upright after these warmups. We use the resistance bands to help warm up our shoulders and then use the block in a interesting way to gently strengthen our necks. Much of the time in our bodies stability needs to proceed mobilty. After standing poses we practice bridge pose and explore neck flexion in the supported pose. This class was filmed live March 30, 2021.

Neck and Hip Stability for Mobility

For this class you will need two yoga blocks, a mini loop band, a slidable surface, and blanket for padding. Sometimes before more range of motion we need more stability.

In this sequence we work on stability and movement with the hips and neck. A check in before and after might leave you with more range of motion. We then utilize our block neck stabilizing work in standing poses. We leave extra time to rest at the end of class, rest is so important and so undervalued. Take the time at the end of this practice to let it all soak in. This class was filmed live March 29, 2021.

Resistance Bands: Tall and Twisting

For this class you will need one long loop band and a mini loop band, you may also want yoga blocks and a blanket for padding. If you prefer not to put weight on your knees you can use a chair for parts of the class.

In this class we start out warming up laying down and slowly progress to some more dynamic movements. You have options to rotate and push up into side plank. Rotation work while is side plank is an incredible way to wake up shoulder and hip mobility, strength, and coordination. And it is a fun challenge! We the progress to twisting in hands and knees using the band to make it first harder and then easier to twist. From standing we work on front body support to help us stay long and strong in poses like warrior III and side angle pose. We then tie this length back into highlighting the twisting aspect of standing poses. This class was filmed live March 27, 2021.

Resistance Bands: Revolved Triangle Pose and Bow Pose

For this class you will need one long band, two yoga blocks, and a blanket or two.

In this class we utilize the assist of the resistance bands in three different ways, adding awareness to different parts of the body, adding strengthening, and adding support in getting into twists. We add in some neck work to become more aware of where our head is in space and to cirle back to this in the standing poses. We build up to revolved triangle pose as well as work towards bow pose and other backbends. This class was filmed live March 22, 2021.

Resistance Bands: Upavistha Konasana and Dandasana

For this class you will need a 3-4 foot long resistance band with loops tied into each end. You can use two bands doubled up if you want to increase to load, works well if you have lighter bands since we are working mostly with the legs in this sequence. You will also need a blanket or something to sit on.

In this class we enjoy the support of the resistance bands in helping us to upright out spine while seated. We also work closely with the feet and ankles while laying down and then continue the work in the standing poses. It just may help you to feel more balanced in tree pose. This class was filmed live March 20, 2021.

Resistance Bands: Happy Hips and Shoulders

For this class you will need a 3-4 foot resistance band with loops tied into each end, a mini loop band, and a blanket and two blocks.

Classic yoga asks us to push a lot, in this class we work on pulling in rowing moves. This helps balance shoulder strength as we head into an asymmetrical spin on sun salutations. We also work on finding end range of motion in the hips with strength, from reclining and side lying. You hips might know how to support you better in the standing poses as a result. This all culminates into a flow where transition from Warrior III to Half Moon to Standing splits. This class was filmed live March 15, 2021.

Ready for Wheel (Therabands)

For this class you will need one long band 4-5 feet long and a mini loop band, and a blanket or towel. We will work on shoulder mobility and strength and spinal mobility as well. We will build up to wheel pose, but even if you are pressing up into wheel this class has something for everyone!

Twisted Triangle (Therabands)

For this class you need one long band 4-5 feet long and one mini loop band. We will work on spinal rotation with lots of feed back from the bands in this fun and challenging sequence. Our peak pose is revolved triangle pose, with the aid of the bands experience the pose in a whole new light!

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.