Ten minute Enliven: A standing warm up for the joints and muscles to prepare the body and mind for the day to come.
A complete, full body practice including a core-centred warm up and a hamstring stretch cool-down that invites you to connect deeply with the ground to stabilize strong standing postures while grounding into intention.
A gentle standing sequence intended to center the mind and calm the body. Explore the connection of feet on the ground, of a pause to feel the present moment and a restful breath technique to further soothe your systems.
A contemplative flow inviting you to receive a thought like this one at the end of an exhale, as you connect with the ground beneath you as a way of experiencing the potential of the present moment throughout your movement and breath practice.
A short practice intended to deepen the breath through appropriate movement, often allowing difficult emotions to move and change so we can more easily acknowledge them, and maybe even learn from them.
In our March workshop we explored an idea of "balance" that invites us to move, breathe and meditate with the intention to better hold and accept all aspects of who we are as we hold so many aspects of the human experience in the world now.
Both yoga and western science teach us that our inhales are associated with increased alertness, attention and invigoration. This full practice focuses on a deeper philosophy surrounding breath directions and how the inhale is related to opening and clearing the heart of heavy, stagnant (kapha) energy. Expect full body movement that may increase mobility of the upper back and shoulders.
Mindful movement matched with a supine or seated body scan to melt tension of the body and mind. An ideal practice for anxious days.
If you've been stepping up your exercise routine in the new year, support yourself by warming up with a sequence like this to prepare your body for the movement to come!
Learn to soothe the nervous system through breath, grounding techniques and full body movement so you can feel centered, calm and mindful as you move forward into the possibilities of your day.
A slow flow matched with an intentional, balanced breath rhythm tethered to a focused mind blend to create the potential for a meaningful closing seated meditation. The ultimate in relaxation in aligned (sometimes strong) action.
A slow and rhythmic flow through repetitive movements and the breath known to create a grounded flow in the body and mind.
A 25 minute movement practice to help with upper back/neck discomfort due to computer posture strain or recurring tightness/weakness of the muscles involved. Perfect for a short break in the day.
An opportunity to reflect on what you'd like to receive more of, and what you'd like to offer to someone else through your earnest practice. You'll be invited to weave your intentions through a rhythmic, moderate flow designed to increase mobility, strength and flexibility.
A 15 minute sequence to warm up, strengthen and stretch the hips from the ground. A stand alone experience for healthy hips or a wonderful way to prepare for more dynamic activity or to practice after movement like walking/biking or swimming if the hip area is aggravated.
Begin this complete strength and stretch experience with a guided body scan to rest the mind and encourage healing, present-centred thinking. You'll be invited to check back into the body often throughout this practice which closes with a more detailed scan for deeper relaxation and peace.
A full body hatha experience featuring guidance to help you connect with your inner experience. Useful for days when the mind feels busy and the body feels ungrounded.
Whether you desire a sense of "balance" due to extreme weather, workload, worry or fatigue, the elements of this 60 minute practice are intended to help you feel more centered, grounded and present. Expect a breath technique and rhythmic, mellow movement to help "balance" energy, mind and body.
A complete hatha class with focus on therapeutics for the neck to strengthen the muscles that support our heads and retain optimal alignment, helping to avoid upper back and neck pain. Includes a calming skill utilizing sound felt in the throat and neck.
In this bonus workshop, Holistic Nutritionist Lisa Kilgour joined me to share some of her wisdom about learning what is truly nourishing for each of us as unique individuals. This class begins in a chair with practices to relax and prepare your body for nourishment. Then, Lisa K. peeled back some of the food industry deceptions and taught us how to reconnect to our bodies as our best friends and allies in our health. I closed the class with a deeply restoring guided meditation intended to offer another level of nourishment for your mind, heart and soul. Find out more about working with Lisa KIlgour and getting her wonderful book, Undieting.