Standing Poses Part 3

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

We start out laying down for the warm up with leg stretches. From there we work into different lunge variations to warm up the hips and spine. We take shoulder work standing at the all and then flow through some balancing poses putting it all together. This class was filmed live July 23, 2022.

Hip to Hips Part 2 Foam Roller Series

For this class you will need a foam roller and blocks and a little wall space to aid in balance.

We start out with the foam roller, mobilizing the spine and taking gentle movements in a chest opener. From there we work on hips and core strength. We then move to standing to keep moving our shoulders and stretch out the hip flexors again with the added bent knee. Then we work on the outer hips and put it all together in some classic standing poses. We save lots of time to rest at the end. This class was filmed live June 30, 2022.

Hip to Hips Foam Roller Series

For this class you need a foam roller and blocks.

We start out warming up laying down and work on spine and shoulder mobility. From there we work side lying on shoulder strength and then foam roll on the outer hips. This work can be intense and needful so go slow and take breaks if you need it. From there we work into standing poses and explore our strength and range of motion in these familiar shapes. This class was filmed live Monday June 27, 2022.

Calves, Hamstrings, and Core Part 2 Foam Roller Series

For this class you will need a foam roller, blanket and blocks.

We continue our work using the foam roller to assist in strengthening the core and the hamstrings. We also roll the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and hips. We end class with standing poses and then a long rest with legs up the wall. This class was filmed live June 14, 2022.

Calves, Hamstrings, Core Foam Roller Series

For this class you will need a foam roller, blocks and blanket. We continue our work doing myofacial release with the roller as well as using it for some novel core work in this class. We start out laying down to warm up hamstrings and massages our calves. We then build to standing warm ups and then end with standing poses. This class was filmed live June 13, 2022.

Shoulders and Spine Part 3 Foam Roller Series

For this class you will need a foam roller, a blanket, blocks and wall space.

We start out with an active chest opener for lasting changes and then move into more warm ups laying down. Rolling the hips helps prepare them for deeper stretching. From there we come up and work the spine in cat cows and thread the needle. In standing we continue to work the shoulders and warm up at the wall. We then flow through yoga poses to feel the opening and strength we have found. This class was filmed live June 11, 2022.

Slow and Steady with Adductors

For this class you will need a blanket or two and blocks and some wall space.

We start out relining for the warm up and side lying to work on breathing, twisting, and adductor strength. From there we work on adductors again from all fours. The we move to standing for shoulder work and strengthening at the wall. We put it all together in a standing flow. This class was filmed live June 4, 2022.

Dynamic Movements with Breathing Focus

For this class you will need a little wall space, blocks, a bolster, and a blanket or pillow to pad you knees.

We start out slow opening up the side body laying over a bolster. This helps to deepen the breathing and lengthen the the hip flexors. From there we continued to warm up laying down and then moved to standing warm ups. Here we worked more on shoulders and side body lengthening. We then built into dynamic movements to work on the skills and mobility required for squatting and took bear crawl back into a squat. Then we worked on standing poses. This class was filmed live May 30, 2022.

Working At The Wall Part 2

For this class you will need a spot at the wall, blocks and blankets.

We start out laying down for a flow style warm up. This soft opening can help set the tone for a more relaxed ease into the practice. From there we work on warm ups standing at the wall and then incorporate the wall with many of the poses. We end in supported bridge pose. This class was filmed live May 14, 2022.

Lower Body Reset

Feeling stiff? Come stretch out in this 25 minute dynamic sequence. We will focus on moving our spine, hips and legs in this accessible flow. All can be done seated and standing with the use of your chair.

Standing Tall Part 3

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

We continue our work on posture and standing tall with an emphasis in the hips. Try out lizard pose and catching the back foot for a deep hip flexor stretch. We end class will reverse table top pose and then some belly down backbends. This class was filmed live May 7, 2022.

Standing Tall Part 2

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

We start out in a chest opener to address posture and then continue to warm up laying down. From there we stand up to stretch the hips with the aid of a chair. From there we work on standing poses and balancing poses to utilize the length and strength we have found. This class was filmed live May 3, 2022.

Standing Tall After Sitting

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

We start out in a chest opener and then laying down to warm up the body. From there we work on posture correctives at the wall for shoulders and then using a chair for the hip flexors. From there we work into balancing poses and being able to move gracefully between poses. This class was filmed live May 2, 2022.

Pigeon Pose Part 3

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

We start ofd with a reclining work. From there we work deeper into the hips in standing pigeon, lizard pose and then active pigeon pose. This class was filmed live April 2, 2022.

Pigeon Pose Work Part 2

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

We start off with legs up the wall and our leg stretches at the wall. From there we continue to wam up the body while lying down. Then we work towards standing warm ups for the hips and shoulders. We work on twisting in the standing poses and then try out deeper hip work in pigeon pose over the bolster. This class was filmed live March 29, 2022.

Pigeon Pose Variations Part 1

For this class you will need a strap, bolster, blankets, and blocks.

We start out laying down and emphasis the breathing during the warm up. This can help create more space in the inner body and aid in ease of movement. From there we continue to work into the shoulders and rest of the body as well in standing. We flow through standing poses to get deeper into twists and build strength in the body. At then of class we try out an upright version of pigeon pose with the option of an over hand reach for the back foot with the aid of a strap. This class was filmed live March 28, 2022.

Hip and Shoulder Work for Seated Gomukasana

For this class you will need a bolster and strap and blocks.

We start our in childs pose and warm up the spine with cat cows. From there we switch to relining for our other warm ups. In standing we continue our shoulder work and build into lunges and more rotational work. Then we come and take seated gomukasana with the help of a strap. This class was filmed live March 19, 2022.

Shoulder Work for Bird of Paradise

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

We start out in our reclining stretches and then take extra time to warm up our hips and shoulders from seated. This work helped deepen our range of motion possible in the standing poses as we work into some tricky binds and funky transitions into bird of paradise pose. This class was filmed live March 14, 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.

Weights Warm-Up and Yoga Practice

Try out something new with us! For this class we start out with a 30 minute workout with weights. You will need to small weight (1-2 pounds) and on bigger weight that you can comfortably lift up, a kettlebell or dumbbell or even a bottle of laundry detergent.

We do two different circuits and then flow into our yoga practice. This class was filmed live February 21, 2022.

Exact times if you want to skip ahead to the yoga practice:

0-26:00: Work out with Weights

26-1:09 Yoga Practice