Quick Tips
Only have a few minutes? Try these tips and tricks to take your practice to the next level.
HAPPY HIP STRETCHES
Tight hips? Try these hip stretches that open and release sore muscles around the hip joint. These poses will also help to create more space in the lower back and stretch tight hamstrings.
YOGA FOR LOWER BACK PAIN
Feeling pain or stiffness in your lower back? Try this practice that targets the hips, psoas, and hamstrings to create more space in the lower back. This class will focus on stability and strength, especially in the abdominals which support the lower back through many of the movements frequently practiced in a vinyasa flow class. Enjoy!
KAPALABHATI BREATH FOR ENERGY
Kapalabhati Breath, also known as Breath of Fire and 'skull shining' breath is a breathing technique that will cleanse, detoxify and invigorate you. It is said to clear out the cobwebs in the brain. I have been doing this practice regularly lately and have noticed profound effects in my life as a result and so I wanted to share it with you. Give it a try for a week and see if you notice a difference in your life. More energy, clearer mind, help with decision making or anything along those lines.
CRAFTY CROW POSE – EASY VARIATIONS
Feeling a little unsure about Crow Pose? This quick class is all about strengthening your core and exploring some crafty variations of crow pose that make it accessible for all. We’ll explore 4 different variations for you to feel crow pose. Feel empowered, have a little fun and enjoy this quick crafty practice.
NADI SHODHANDA
In this short video, we will learn and practice Nadi Shodhana, alternate nostril breathing. This breathing technique is known to calm the mind, ease anxiety, balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain, and bring about an overall sense of balance and ease.
DO THIS ONE THING TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
Do this one thing and you can change your whole life. You will also positively impact the lives of those around you. There is nothing that I know of that can have as profound an impact in as short of a time as this practice. It takes less than a minute, only about 15 seconds really. Curious? Give it a try. It's easier than you think. Practice it 2-3 times a day or whenever you are feeling stressed, upset, anxious or losing your cool. It will help. The ironic thing is this is probably the easiest practice out there. The results are calm energy, a clear mind and more patience to deal with whatever is happening in your life at the moment.
10 MINUTE STRAP TEASE FOR POSTURE
Join Wendy for 10 minutes to reverse the hunched over sitting position we all gravitate towards. Using a strap, you’ll stretch the shoulders then secure the strap around your shoulders to experience spinal extension in a few standing and lying down poses.
CORE STRENGTHENING
A quick 12 minute class to create stability in your core and more space in your breath. Join Wendy for some fun floor movements designed to work your core and designed to shift your awareness to your center. A great class to use when you need a little boost of confidence or trust in your gut!
BREATHING EXERCISES TO IMPROVE YOUR DAY
Did you know that you can improve your entire day simply by breathing a different way? Yes you can and it is just that easy. In this 5 minute practice I will show you two very easy breathing techniques that yogis have been using for thousands of years to induce a state of calm and relaxation. Try it for yourself and see how easy it is to lift your mood and give you easier access to patience, kindness and love. Breathing helps calm the mind and a calm mind is an intelligent mind. Enjoy.
SHOULDER SHAPE UP
Shoulder Shape Up uses props to help create mobility, stability and strength in the shoulders. In this quick class, you’ll use a towel, weights & a block. This is a great class to help prep the body for things like arm balances, binds and inversions.
KIDS WORRY TREE MEDITATION
Our kids have been through a lot in the last few years. This meditation is a great tool for them to release their worries and make room for light. Join Wendy and her daughter, Aviana for this sweet uplifting meditation.
PRENATAL YOGA MODIFICATIONS
Learn how to modify your yoga practice during pregnancy. This video is a tutorial on how you can modify your vinyasa practice while expecting. You will learn ways to transition with ease, which props can be very helpful and why, and what to do as your pregnancy progresses.