Release the lower back, hips and SI joint discomfort while settling the nervous system and resetting the mind into the present moment
I recommend this 20 minute joint rotation/movement practice as a way of helping you to cultivate calm, presence and a gentle energy as you wake up, or anytime you need an anxiety relieving, balancing experience.
A full body standing warm up readies you for a sustainable practice that strengthens chronically weak areas and stretches tight muscles. A balancing breath technique closes.
Just what the body needs after a long stretch of sitting. Doesn't require a mat, and the chair itself can serve as a prop. Take it with you to work!
An enlivening standing warm up, a rhythmic sequence playing with balance, refective inquiry in closing yin postures and a balancing breath technique to plant seeds of intention for a new season.
A brief warm up for first thing in the morning or anytime you need a lift- put on a couple of great songs and enjoy the rhythm! *Music suggestion:"Good Morning" by Max Frost
An invigorating standing warm up and active movement sequence to wake up and revitialize!
A practice to wake up your body with care on slower mornings. You can use this supine full body movement sequence anytime you need a gentle refresh.
A practice that utlizes the concept of the "Yogic Map" of a human being through an opening meditation, "opening" movement, breath and awareness to move through the various layers of who we are to reunite with our truest self.
Energizing movement, uplifting breath skills and relaxation techniques to support a winter mood.
15 minutes of enlivening joint freeing and strengthening to release stagnation and lift a winter mood
Representing refreshment, possibility and potential with a dynamic sequence followed by introspective restorative shapes for rest. Expect balancing postures, twists and flows. Playlist: "Inspired" from my Spotify account- Lisa Dumas
Add more light, playfulness and joy to your practice in the darker months!
An inspiring sequence to recapture your passion for your practice including a technique and meditation to connect with determination and will.
A 60 minute experience featuring a check in of the internal landscape and some suggestions for processing emotions around current events. A therapeutic sequence to MOVE what needs to be freed following by a reflection to feel connected to community and an opportunity for deep rest and relaxation.
A unique blend of the mindfulness and presence of yoga with the additional strengthening of work with light weights. Set to the playlist called "Vitality Vibe" at the lisaddumas profile on Spotify.
Half Vinyasa Flow. (dynamic, rhythmic movement in union with the breath) half yin stretch.
A sequence that attends to a more active summer body and mind. Slow and strong with time for s good stretch for the hips and restorative rest.
An enlivening standing warm up, a dynamic, shoulder-opening sequence followed by yin postures for the hips and guided rest.
Whether a transition to a new season or a transition from work day to home life, the theme of this practice is cultivating a sense of "allowing" rather than resisting. Expect postures inviting balance and ease in the face of challenge, guided rest and a seated meditation featuring a mudra supporting the intention of the experience.