This class frees the hip flexors and front of the body to counter long bouts of sitting while preparing us for a focus-enhancing balancing posture; "Dancer" pose. A great one for cultivating present -centered awareness and strength!
Inspired by some of some of the origins of Halloween, this practice uses imagery of fire for meditation and a core-centered physical practice. You'll also be invited to offer your practice to an ancestor or a loved one who has passed on. Lots of inspiration in this experience!
Begin with an enlivening standing warmup to energize after a night's sleep, then explore full body strengthening and a few moments of restoration to close.
A gentle and restoring 30 minute seated and standing practice offering practical skills like mindfulness, movement and a breath technique intended to soothe your nervous system and bring you home to yourself.
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.
Inspired by the autumnal equinox and its equal balance of night and day, this practice explores the concept of balancing our inner sun and moon energy through hatha yoga (ha-sun, tha-moon). Expect postures that merge both sides of the body and engaging balancing poses.
A 20 minute meditation intended to be received from a supine (lying down) position. Get comfortable and enjoy this body scan and breath technique inviting you to connect with the support beneath you.
A practice that invites stronger movements before luxuriating in restoring postures with a focus on freeing the areas of the upper back and the chest, which can be symbolically thought of as the spiritual heart.
A practice to mark a new month's beginning. An invitation to create intentions for September followed by a profoundly grounding flow to plant what we intend to cultivate in this season of transition.
A full body warm up and flow from a chair when this style of practice is more therapeutic than being on the floor.
A quick and dynamic standing sequence featuring heel raises, squats, arm swings and shoulder rolls to wake up the body and mind.
A full body practice that focuses on posture and the alignment of the spine throughout. A breath technique brings further awareness to the body's central column; perfect for enhancing posture and spinal health.
A 25 minute sequence to relieve the stiffness and soreness we can feel after long travel days through strengthening glutes and upper back to counter the over-stretching these areas experience through large bouts of sitting.
Explore how gentle, rhythmic movement can assist in calming the nervous system, slowing the breath and relaxing the body, Practices like this one, over time, can help to heal an anxious mind and body.
An emphasis on cooling breath, fluid, full body movement and deeper stretches on the ground for hips and hamstrings round out this summertime practice.
A few postures to relieve sore backs, hips and legs after a long session in the garden (or anytime you've been working around the house, and your body is feeling the effects).
An invitation to support yourself deeply as you experience a sequence meant to enliven and rejuvenate, and then to restore and rest.
A deluxe practice including a breath technique and movement meant to engage and soothe a busy and distracted mind.
A 20 minute guided meditation inviting you to lie down comfortably, engage in a body scan to relax deeply and explore imagery to settle the mind.
Gentle, rhythmic movements encourage the breath to deepen naturally, allowing the body and mind to calm and feel prepared for a "three part breath" technique for increased relaxation. Use frequently to settle the nervous system often.