Classes
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3 PART HAMSTRING STRETCH
One of the tightest muscle groups on the human body is the HAMSTRINGS! Tight hamstrings can lead to lower back and knee pain, bad posture and an imbalance in the muscles. So here is a deep 10 min. 3-part hamstring stretch that can be done daily, in addition to your other activities/exercises. I suggest you have a strap or a hand towel near you to use as needed. And as always, listen to your body and breath into your edge. Remember we want to feel an awakening in the muscle NO STRAIN. Move slowly and enjoy the stretch!
10 MINUTE MINDFULNESS OF BREATH
Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this meditation is for you. This is a beautiful meditation on the days when your mind is busy or you feel like you need to ground your energy and find peace. Our breath is said to be the gateway from outer awareness to inner awareness. In this 10-minute meditation I will guide you as we sink beneath the surface of our thoughts and our physical body. Entering our inner space, we become the observer. From this empowered place we will practice focusing our attention solely on the breath. This practice will help focus and clear your mind so you can feel more at ease and present in the now. It will remind you that you are not the busy chatter of your mind, but the calm presence behind it. Just breathe and observe. Namaste!
15 MINUTE GENTLE YOGA FOR PEACE
This short but sweet sequence is meant to reset your mind and bring you back to your peaceful center. We get so used to our fast paced life, this practice is about slowing down and giving yourself some love. With an enhanced focus on mindful breathing and a few seated postures that awaken your spine, low back, hips, and hamstrings...this practice is perfect on its own or it can be a great warm up or cool down for a longer practice. No props are needed other than your beautiful body and loving intentions.
FULL BODY ENERGETIC YOGA FLOW
This full body 60 minute yoga flow is the perfect balance of strengthening and stretching the body. It has a focus on detoxing the physical and energetic body. We will build healing heat and strengthen the core with poses like boat, side plank and dynamic twisting, giving the whole body an awakening with a sun salutation variation and strong standing poses like warrior 3 and twisted half moon. We wind down with some seated energy work, stretches and mindful breathing. Enjoy!
WIND DOWN YOGA
Let's relax and unwind with this 30 min gentle restorative yoga practice. We spend so much of our day racing around that the mind and body get used to living in fight or flight. It is so important to incorporate gentle yoga and mindful breathing into our daily routines with the intention of connecting to our inner peace. As we slow down, we start to create balance and contentment in mind, body and spirit. You could benefit from having a block or a rolled-up blanket for this class. We will start out with some gentle dynamic movements, using the breath to slowly let go of the day… forward folds will calm the nervous system and mind and easy twists will help us release and let go of any tension or stress that may be stored in the body. This is a beautiful, beginner friendly, class for the afternoon or evening to help you unwind and prepare for a healing night of sleep. May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. Namaste.
OPEN AND AT EASE YOGA FLOW
Gentle Yoga styles help to get the body out of stress-mode, release tension, calm the nervous system, gain clearer thinking, and even restore an overall sense of balance to the body, the mind and the soul. This 30 min gentle yoga class includes some dynamic movement to help you build a healing heat, as well as some hatha poses, where we hold the pose and relax into it. Focusing on asanas that open and release the shoulders, lengthen the spine and hamstrings, while bringing stability to your core and low back... will help you unwind, quiet your mind and feel open and at ease. You could benefit from having 2 blocks or a bolster near you. Namaste.
10 MINUTE YOGA CORE
This sequence might be short but it’s effective! After finding our breath and setting our intentions we will move through 5 different core moves, targeting all four groups of abdominal muscles. A lot of us think core strength means you have to have a flat tummy or six-pack abs. And while those may be motivational goals to some of you, there really are so many more benefits that come from improving your core strength. Benefits include improved posture, better balance, reduced back pain and better athletic performance on and off the yoga mat. You can do this sequence 1-3x through a few days a week to feel and see the benefits both physically and energetically.
FLUIDITY AND FOCUS: MANDALA NAMASKAR
This 35 min vinyasa flow class is creative, warming, fun and good for stimulating the mind because it will keep you sharp! A Mandala Namaskar is a circular pattern of movement on your mat. Try to practice being present in every breath and every pose. Don't let your mind wander thinking about what's coming next...just be present in what is. Ill guide you with detail and love. Lead by the breath you will flow through some dancing warriors and find core strength in Vasisthasana variations. We will strengthen the legs with some temple squats and overall spark the fire in the body while brining balance to your entire being. This includes a short warm up, a short cool down and of cores Savasana. Enjoy loves...
MOON SALUTATIONS
Like Sun Salutations, Moon Salutations can be included as part of a longer class, or practiced by themselves as a rejuvenating and restorative sequence. They are especially nice to do in the evening as the meditative, calming quality of flowing through the poses helps to form a strong connection to the breath, preparing the body and the mind for a restful night’s sleep. This is also a great practice for soothing your Soul on thighs days when you need some love. The asanas we will move through, stretch and strengthen all the muscle groups, aiding in flexibility and increasing the healthy function and balance of the respiratory, circulatory and digestive systems. Lastly, this practice brings a complete chakra balance. The first three chakras are stimulated with the hip opening and forward bend poses, the fourth and the fifth chakras are stimulated with the backbend and the opening of the shoulders and arms, and finally the last three chakras are stimulated with the forward bends and side bends. Overall opening the channels for easy flow of energy (prana), which brings balance to the whole body.
NO CHATURANGA VINYASA FLOW
Sometimes you're in the mood for a good 30 min vinyasa flow class, but you're not in the mood to do chaturanga! If it's that kind of day, this is the class for you. Skipping chaturanga we turn the focus on our lower body. We will flow on the breath creating that vinyasa energy, which always builds a strong heat in the body, while focusing the mind. This is a full body flow, with a heightened focus on strong legs and glutes, with poses like yogi squats and warrior 3. As well as hip stability and flexibility with poses like Active Lizard, and Tree…overall you will feel strong, and balanced after this class.
SUN SALUTATION B – THE RIGHT WAY
“Surya Namaskar B” or Sun Salutation B is a great practice to build stamina and focus. This series includes seven poses, each influencing a different muscle joint and organ. Arms, shoulders, lower back, hamstrings, chest, hips, knees, neck, psoas...core! We will tune into it all! Needless to say the series build solar energy/heat in the body and boosts your overall “shakti” as you move continuously to the rhythm of your breathe. Do 3 to 5 rounds of this series for the full benefits. Listen to your body as you’re moving through each pose and rest whenever needed.
SUN SALUTATION A – THE RIGHT WAY
Sun Salutation are key part of the Vinyasa flow practice. As you’re moving through this sequence express gratitude for the Sun and the solar energy within you. Sun Salutation A is a quick and effective way to boost your energy and create healthy circulation and heat in the whole body. This series of asanas will open and release tension in the hamstrings, shoulders, and chest, while creating focus and contentment in the mind. Move mindfully to the rhythm of your breath through 3 to 5 rounds for the full benefits.