Successive forward and backward movement from the hips combined with variations to cobra and other backbends make for a nice mix of hip openers through leg movements and shoulder strength through engaging back muscles. If you have them close by grab 2 blocks, a strap, and a blanket. 00:40 Downward Dog 00:51 Walk the Dog…
Start with gentle hip openers on all fours before moving into variations of parighasana. Teachings of Desiree Rumbaugh, Doug Keller, and Louise Hay inspired me so for this practice and sequence enabling a sense of freedom through open hips. 00:42 Hip flexion/extension sequence 03:36 Downward Dog 04:29 Side leg lifts 05:32 parighasana preps 09:38 walk…
Core strength is often thought to require workouts for “6 pack abs” yet yoga practice teaches us that core strength is not only the front body muscles such as the abdominals, but also side and back muscles that all support the mid-thoracic spine. This accessible practice brings your awareness to the full cast of supporting…
Strong feet give us a strong foundation and protect our ankles from injury. Standing yoga poses requires us to be steady on our feet, with strong ankles, since weak and wobbly ankles often lead to different types of injuries. 00:35 Runners lunge to low lunge 01:53 Downward dog pedaling variation 03:16 Parsvottanasana variation to Virabhadrasana…
Backbends are energizing. To make your home practice fun and joyful focus on the muscles that lengthen the front side of your body – the physical expansion will bring you enthusiasm and joy. Home practice can be challenging, but if you customize the yoga practice so that you do poses that make you feel alive…
Whether it is intense summer heat or your fiery pitta constitution, this practice is filled with poses that will serve to cool you down. 00:42 hip flexion w/ femur circles 01:52 supine twist 02:40 modified sucirandrasana 03:40 cat/cow 05:15 low lunge to runners lunge 07:26 prasarita padottanasana w/ twist 09:33 Modified garudasana 11:42 Upavistha konasana…
This is a version of sun salutation that will surely inspire & get you moving. Big thanks to Hannah and Val for sending this video — we want to all come to the yoga mat with such boundless enthusiasm. 00:37 Hannah’s Sun Salute 00:58 Unleashed enthusiasm 01:02 Urdhva hastasana – hands high 01:05 hands low…
Closing your fitness circle and meeting your daily exercise goals can be challenging and the “helpful” reminder of a fitness tracker may be all it takes. That’s what got me to the mat for this practice! What works for you? This short practice includes forward folds, backbends, side stretches, twists and poses for axial elongation….
With low blood pressure you need to manage your practice – low blood pressure may cause dizziness, nausea, blurred vision and a feeling of exhaustion with lots of up and down movements. When you change your pose, blood pressure may drop so do it slowly with no sudden shifts — get in and out of…
We want to optimize our time in rest, to ensure that we restore ourselves before another full day. Enjoy forward bends with hip flexion to take you to a place of ease. 00:21 2 minute seated meditation 02:44 Cat/Childs Pose flow 04:45 Bent Leg Dog 05:28 Bent Leg Uttanasana 06:42 Seated Omega pose 08:25 Paschimottanasana…