Worrier to Warrior Yoga Therapy
soothe an anxious body and mind and cultivate authentic confidence, strength, resilience and presence with countless evidence-based practices and practical skills. guided with compassion by your personal Certified yoga therapist, Lisa Dumas
“Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.” Tao Te Ching
Welcome to a resource intended to empower you with skills to befriend your body and mind and reconnect to authentic confidence and purpose. Please enjoy this robust selection of therapeutic experiences in varying lengths and themes. Explore movement, meditations, breath practices and much more to encourage increased presence, strength, balance and self-compassion.
November Live Practice:
Thursday, Nov 20th: 5:15-6:30pm PST- Metaphorical Movement
All Class Codes:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7774149357?pwd=OUNMT3U5NEJqbHNFZVdRVGVnT0NlUT09
Meeting ID: 777 414 9357
Passcode: 102313
*By choosing to practice online, you are acknowledging that you are making an informed choice that the activity is appropriate for you, assume all risk that may be associated and will take care of your body and mind throughout. There is never any demand in my guidance, only invitations and suggestions. Take what you need.
Browse or choose the class that is right for you, right now:
Length
15 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 45 minutes | 75 minutes
Attention
Full Body | Arms | Core | Hips | Legs | Upper Back
Intention
Calm | Balance | Invigorate
Morning Inspiration: Week 1
An invigorating movement practice to connect to the symbolic "light" within through a heart opening sequence and a mindful moment.
Release to Renew
Release tension in typically tight areas of the body (upper back, hips) while making space through movement for deeper breath and a calmer mind. Through a clearer lens, the invitation is to let go of old stories by learning to cultivate a kinder inner voice.
Letting Go of Old Stories
It takes strength and courage to face the outdated stories we have about ourselves. This sequence engages the core muscles as a means of strengthening not only our physical center but our sense of Self- inspiring the resilience to stay with ourselves, even when we are confronted by an old wound and are habituated to avoidance.
Make Space for Joy
A standing series of energizing movement to let go of stagnation and make space for joy and revitalization.
Letting Go of Physical Tension
A seated practice to let go of physical tension and connect with the exhale- a powerful tool to release mental stress.
Inspiring Morning Ritual
From encouraging lymph flow, to embodying intentions, enjoying some "feel good" movement and a renewing meditation- explore the components of your new morning ritual.
Bedtime Ritual
Gentle movement and a simple inversion help you relax and prepare for sleep.
Evening Meditation
A ritual to let go of the day and prepare your body and mind for your intentions for the evening hours to follow
Mindful Moments
A practice that invites you to notice how you've been feeling and thinking and helps you to choose how you'd like to feel and think.
Morning Ritual for Body and Mind
Refresh the body with care and gratitude and feed the mind (and body) with thoughts that support your daily intentions.
Choosing Empowerment
A practice that invites you to contemplate "What do I want to put out into the world?" through grounding, self acceptance and embodied intention. Useful for times of over-thinking and worry.
Pause, Presence, Peace
A mindful strong, slow flow to quiet over-thinking. Yin postures, and a guided meditation further anchor the mind in present-centered awareness and realign our "energy". Use in times of overwhelm when you desire a reset.
The Wind-Down
After a busy day, the mind may need help settling. This slow, mindful unwinding movement sequence can be useful for slowing everything down in preparation for rest or sleep.
Inhabit Your Body
Take a few moments this week to live inside your body with gentle movement and an intentional body scan. Experiences of presence give our active minds a chance to rest and our frazzled nervous systems an opportunity to settlle.
Slow into Stillness
A handful of Yin postures offer an opportunity to come home to your body and rest the mind.
Reset, Renew, Refresh
An invigorating, strengthening sequence targeting low back and upper back, followed by a brief practice of "prana nidra"- a meditation technique to focus the mind and "rebalance" the energetic body.
A Practice for Exhaustion
When you're tired and don't feel like moving, but you know a little mobility will help you through the day- this practice is here for you.
A Sequence to Unlock the Upper Back and Reset the Breath
A sequence to mobilize, strengthen and stretch the upper torso to free the breath and reset the mind.
Reset and Recover
Reset the low back after a long walk, cycle, run or an extended bout of sitting.
Reset Your Energy!
A full body standing sequence for energizing and getting things moving.