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For this class you need a foam roller and blocks and a blanket.
We start out with a chest opener and spinal work on the foam roller. From there we continue with more warm ups and then stand should shoulder work. We build up to a fun Warrior III variation and then use it in a standing pose flow. This class was filmed live June 25, 2022.
For this class you need a foam roller, blanket and blocks and wall space.
We start out rolling the spine, shoulders, back muscles, shoulder, triceps, and chest muscles. This throughout work helps to create more ease and range of motion in the shoulders. From there we continued to warm up in variations on bridge pose and twisting. We then come to all fours and continue to work on rotation and core strength. From there we come to standing to solidify the shoulder mobility we have found. This class was filmed live June 20, 2022.
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.
For this class we star out using a chair against the wall for stability and a block. You also may want a blanket for a pillow and then padding later on.
Lay down and take some deep breaths. From there we start to build up warmth in the body in some reclining stretches. We find all the muscles around the hips, think outer hips, adductors, hamstrings! From there we stand and continue on with out warm ups focusing on the shoulders. We put all this good work together in a balance challenge flow, moving from tree pose to warrior III to warrior 1 to standing splits. Feel free to pick and choose along the way with these flowing sequences and take breaks when you need them. From there we slow down with supportive bridge pose and a long rest. This class was filmed live August 17, 2021.
For this class you will need a mini loop band or yoga strap with a buckle, 2-4 yoga blocks and 2 blankets. You also need a wall or chair to help with balance.
We start class off with some foot care and ankle warm ups. We continue this work lying down to work on mobility and strength in the ankle and hips. From there we continue with ankle, knee and hip warm ups from standing. By the end of class are ankles are more mobil and aid in getting into squats. In this flow we come in and out of a half squat building lots of strength at end range while working on balance and the ability to flow from one pose to the next. This class was filmed live August 16, 2021
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.
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
For this class you will need one weight you can lift over head, wall space, a blanket and blocks.
We start off with breath work at the wall using your weight, a block between your knees and optional blanket under your head. Using a weight in this move actually makes it easier to find breathing in the back body. We continue to come back to this awareness in different shapes and orientations to gravity throughout the practice. We use a block for some fun and engaging core work to find stability in the anterior abdominal wall (whew!). We use all this stability to support us in challenging balance work; heal lifts from utkatasna and in short lunges. Hello calves, hamstrings and glutes! We save time to handstand work and then a long rest. This class was filmed live May 24, 2021.
In this class you will need a wall space, blocks, and blankets, and a chair.
This class starts in a slow chest opened. We then alternate in highlighting outer hip strength and adductor strength. We warm up the shoulders in standing and prepare them for the Copenhagen side plank, a hold new take on plank. We put the pieces of the hip 'puzzle' together with a fun move at the wall using a block spacer to wake up the adductors while finding the outer hip. The standing poses fall into balance after all these great warm ups, including half moon, warrior III, and revolved half moon. This class was filmed live May 17, 2021.
Our bodies are amazing and do some much for us. Take this hour class to really tune in a appreciate and love on your body. You will need yoga blocks and a blanket.
We start out with a slow and mindful warm up laying down. We touch on the shoulders as we come to stand and then do a little extra for the hips from our seated 90/90 position. All the warm ups help prepare us for a sequences of yoga asanas that flow together. This class was filmed live May 15, 2021.
For this class you will need a blanket and yoga blocks.
There is no one set perfect posture, but this class will help get your body feeling long and strong and ready to move well through different positions. We touch on the shoulders and the hips and then fly in Warrior III. This class was filmed live April 17, 2021.
For this class you need some wall space and yoga blocks and a blanket.
We work on external rotation and hip pull backs to set the femur deeper into the hip joint. This work prepares us well for a functional hip joints in the standing poses. This may help to access the glutes in poses like Warrior III. This class was filmed live April 13, 2021.
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.
For this class you will need one long band with loops or knots tied on the ends and a mini loop band. You will also need two yoga blocks.
In this class we work on hip strength in external rotation with strength rather than passive stretching. This prepares us well as we head into the standing poses. We take a unique version of sun salutations. Then we use the resistance bands to help us open up more in side angle poses and the twisting lunge. This class will leave your whole body cared for. This class was filmed March 23, 2021.
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.
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.
For this class you will need a dowel and possibly a blanket or bolster.
In this class we continue to explore moves with the dowel to mobilize the upper back and shoulders. The dowel also aids in finding more levity in lunges and balance in warrior III. Moving the dowel closer of further from your center of gravity makes all the difference in the effects of this work so play around and find what feels good to you. My parents had a house guest visiting this week so don't mind her her in the background. This class was filmed live March 2, 2021.
In this class you will need 2 yoga blocks and possibly wall space to help with balance.
In continuing our work focusing on the hamstrings we take some warm up isometric holds working towards more length in the hamstrings, including work in the calves and feet. This work carries us into the standing poses where we need strong long hamstrings in the transition from warrior III to standing splits poses. At the end of class we work on backbends, have you ever tried open chain danurasana, bow pose? Very humbling! We end class in supported bridge with one legged variations. This class was filmed live from a sweet historic cabin in Santa Cruz on February 23, 2021.
For this class you will need a slidable surface, so blanket if you are on a hard surface or plastic bags or paper plates if you are on carpet. You will also need blanket or bolster for sitting on, and a strap. We are going to do some moves from childs poses and I show a set up with two chairs if you prefer not to put weight on your knees in that way.
We spend a lot of time lengthening our hamstrings in yoga and in this class we practice coming into this length with control and stability. This new approach to stretching will help us to maintain the changes we are working on and help us to find strength and support more easily all throughout the practice. We explore one legged dead lifts to warrior III, triangle pose and side angle pose. This class will set you up well for going on a walk, hike or run. It was filmed live February 20, 2021.
For this class you will need yoga blocks and possibly a bolster or a few blankets.
In this slow reclining warm up we works into some lung shapes with the support of the floor before we explore them further while standing. We end with a relaxing pigeon pose stretch or alternative. Notice how the hip stretch before pigeon pose possible helps you find more ease in pigeon and navasana, boat pose! This class was filmed live January 23rd, 2021.