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.
Twisted Chair
For this class you will need blocks and a blanket and a resistance band.
In this sequence we warm up the wrists and then work on flexion and extension of the spine. This can help open up space for twisting. From there we move on to our hip strengtheners. In the standing poses we put all this rotation prep into action in twisted chair pose and a binding twist in the lunge. This class was filmed live September 18, 2021.
Breathing + Spine Work
For this class you need a chair, blocks, strap and blanket.
In this sequence we warm up the spine seated in a chair and then standing using a chair. Feel your ribcage start to move more freely with your breathing throughout this class. Also notice how the active hip work changes the way the reclining stretches feel. We continue with awareness of the breathing in the standing poses and twists. This class was filmed live September 14, 2021.
Long Spine for Twisting
For this class you may want a chair, we will also use yoga blocks and a blanket for padding.
This is a wonderful, active sequence! We start off with wrist warm ups, and then add in shoulders and hips. From there we first work on extension and flexion in the spine, this work can help lengthen and decompress the spine, giving us more room to twist. From there we build in twisting, first from a neutral spine and then with a side bend. All of these variations really help to access the full range of motion of the spine. We then use this in our standing twisting poses. The class was filmed live September 13, 2021.
Bolster Warm Up for Upward Dog
For this class you will need a bolster, blocks and possibly a blanket.
We start out with a slow warm up using the bolster and finding more space to breath into in the back body in twists. We take this spaciousness into the standing poses and try to maintain smooth and full breathing in these strengthening poses. More twists help to warm up the spine for backbends. We try out salabasana on the bolster and then upward facing dog pose with the support of the bolster at the top thighs. This class was filmed live August 28, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Move Your Hips and Spine
For this class you will need blocks and optional blanket for padding.
We work on strong and mobile hips in the warm up. Stable hips gives us a great base for the spine to rotate on. We also continue to check in with our breathing as a way to create more body awareness in the poses, can you still feel your breath down the length of your spine in the twists? We work up to revolved triangle in the standing poses. This class was filmed live July 20, 2021.
Twisting and Circular Movements of the Spine
For this class you will need a blanket at a pillow and optional long blanket rolled up like a big rope. You will also want yoga blocks or a chair for the standing poses.
We start slow and steady with a floor warm up, rolling up in spinal flexion to lengthen the spine before working on twisting. From there we work on more spinal work from standing. Then we work on the standing poses, see how it feels to twist after these warm ups. This class was filmed live July 19, 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.
Peeling Open Into Twists
For this class you will need pillow or blanket and blocks are helpful.
We start off decompressing the spine in cat cows to make more space in the spine to work on twists. We use the arms to assist getting deeper into twists and then continue this work in the standing poses. This class was filmed live July 3, 2021.
Breathing into Twists
For this class you will need a blanket and yoga blocks.
We start off warming up the spine and dropping into awareness of our breathing in childs pose and cat cow movements of the spine. Then we do deeper longer twists while laying down. How do these twists influence how you breath when you try downward dog again? From there we continue out awareness of breathing in the standing poses. This class was filmed live July 24, 2021.
Blanket Yoga
For this class you will need a blanket and yoga blocks. In this sequence we use the blanket as a big hug to start off the class. This is a great way to get feedback on where you can feel your breathing. From there we continue to use the blanket in novel ways, working on hand strength while using it as a strap and then later pulling ourselves deeper into twists using the blanket. This class was filmed live June 12, 2021
Rolling Around Prep for Deep Standing Poses
For this class clear out a little space for rolling around in the warm up. You may want a yoga strap and some yoga blocks.
In this organic wiggling warm up we slowly ease the hips into mobility and explore familiar shapes while laying down and enjoying the support of the floor. It feels great. From there we save time for some lovely standing poses, see how your hips feel! This class was filmed live June 8, 2021.
Get Twisted
Let's roll around and stretch out. This sequence feels so good. You will need a blanket as a pillow and some yoga blocks. We rock and roll in the beginning so pad up your mat if you need it. In this class we work towards so deeper twists, revolved triangle pose and revolved half moon pose. This class was filmed live June 5, 2021.
Seated Stretches (you can do while in a Zoom meeting) and Warrior 1 Flow
For this class we started out seated in a chair and use a yoga block. This is a great sequence to learn some stretches you can sprinkle in throughout your day or while sitting. From there we work on core strength and upper back strength, hip extension while laying down (so fun, so simple, soo hard, you'll love it!), lengthening the spine. Two rounds of Warrior 1 helps get deeper and build on opening the hips as we progress. This class was filmed live June 2, 2021
Rotating the Pelvis in Different Orientations to Gravity
For this class it is helpful to start at the wall, you will need yoga blocks and a blanket for padding. Our hips are responsible for rotation, but when we don't utilize this movement we lose it.
In this class we work on gaining rotational movement in the pelvis in novel ways and different orientations to gravity. We then take this into our exploration of triangle pose and pyramid pose. This class was filmed live May 1, 2021.
More Twisting
In this class you will need a blanket and yoga blocks.
We start off reclining is a lovely warm up to balance out the body, these first moves are great back care poses. From there we progress to strengthening and balancing the hips. This work continues in adductor side planks. In the standing poses we work on dynamic twisting to help open up more rotation in the thoracic spine. By the end of class revolved triangle just might feel more accessible. This class was filmed live April 27, 2021.