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
Make Space for Joy
A standing series of energizing movement to let go of stagnation and make space for joy and revitalization.
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.
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.
Reset Your Energy!
A full body standing sequence for energizing and getting things moving.
Slumped to Standing Tall!
A brief yet effective standing sequence to free the body after sitting/travel
Agile Not Fragile
A full body standing warm up readies you for a sustainable practice that strengthens chronically weak areas and stretches tight muscles. A balancing breath technique closes.
Sitting Relief
Just what the body needs after a long stretch of sitting. Doesn't require a mat, and the chair itself can serve as a prop. Take it with you to work!
A Celebration of Renewal
An enlivening standing warm up, a rhythmic sequence playing with balance, refective inquiry in closing yin postures and a balancing breath technique to plant seeds of intention for a new season.
Burst of Energy!
A brief warm up for first thing in the morning or anytime you need a lift- put on a couple of great songs and enjoy the rhythm! *Music suggestion:"Good Morning" by Max Frost
13 Minute Full Body Renewal
An invigorating standing warm up and active movement sequence to wake up and revitialize!
Self-Care First
A practice to wake up your body with care on slower mornings. You can use this supine full body movement sequence anytime you need a gentle refresh.
Yoga Therapy for a Winter Mood
Energizing movement, uplifting breath skills and relaxation techniques to support a winter mood.
Warming Body and Heart
When the warmth of the sun isn't available, we can turn to the warmth of connection. This practice utlizes movement, breath and imagery to cultivate gratitude for the love in our lives and uplift a lower winter mood.
Standing Invigoration!
15 minutes of enlivening joint freeing and strengthening to release stagnation and lift a winter mood
Energizing 30 Minute Flow
Add more light, playfulness and joy to your practice in the darker months!
Yoga with Weights
A unique blend of the mindfulness and presence of yoga with the additional strengthening of work with light weights. Set to the playlist called "Vitality Vibe" at the lisaddumas profile on Spotify.
Uplift and Down Regulate
An enlivening standing warm up, a dynamic, shoulder-opening sequence followed by yin postures for the hips and guided rest.
Warm Up, Power Down
A warming core-centered practice intended to invigorate from the inside out. Strengthening prepares for deeper stretches for hips and plenty of time for guided rest.
Yang Yin for Spring
Explore the transitioning seasons with the breath and a "letting go" visualization, flow through an invigorating sequence that plays with planting roots and blooming, then balance increased energy and light with a selection of yin hip stretches and a gentle inversion.