A reflection of the year that was, movement to embody letting go of the old and embracing the new, a meaningful candle lighting ritual to set intentions for 12 fresh new months and a hopeful meditation.
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.
This 60 minute ritual includes a reading to inspire, a journaling prompt to reflect on the seeds we've planted and grown, gentle movement that embodies turning within and a special "letting go" meditation for the season of fall.
A practice to strengthen the shoulder girdle and create space across the chest (the symbolic heart) peaking with variations of Camel Pose before slowing down for a series of supportive, restorative postures to balance the increased energy of the season.
60 minutes of enlivening breath and warming, releasing movement with a cultivation of contentment and appreciation through a closing meditation.
A supine warm up through joint range of motion, a grounding selection of core-centric movements and standing postures, closes with three restorative shapes. What do you need to ground into today?
An enlivening sequence that begins with a breath technique intended to uplift and moves into core and arm strengthening with movements designed to help you free your shoulders and chest while continuing to explore the concept of enhancing inner energy.
Begin with a soothing self-massage and an intention of self-compassion for all the parts that make up your inner landscape and flow through a heart-centered sequence with a focus on a loving mantra to cultivate deep acceptance for all of who you are.
An intentional meditation in motion. Continuous Moon salutations followed by a selection of yin postures matched with a pause at the end of the exhale, signifying nature's pause, long nights and becoming comfortable with the unknown and the uncertain. A valuable practice for these times.
A yang yin practice that invites a continuously moving flow to allow the mind to rest and ride on the movement while opening to the wellspring of inspiration and creativity that exists underneath constant distraction.
Inspire yourself walking into a new day, week or month with an invitation to create authentic intentions and hold them powerfully with a practice that is strengthening for our legs and our ability to stand strong and walk with purpose.
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!
Ayurveda teaches the quality of vata (nervous, turbulent energy) can be balanced by bringing it back to it's "home", the pelvic region. This class is inspired by that concept by focusing on mobilizing, strengthening and stretching the hips and engaging the mind with visualization throughout this full spectrum practice.
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!
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.
Our July workshop focuses on the ayurvedic concept of "pitta", a fiery part of our constitution that can become aggravated during summer (pitta season). This class explains signs of over-active pitta along with several skills to balance, like sensitizing ourselves to our body heat, an engaging warm up, moon salutations, yin postures and embodied mantra for focus. Enjoy!
Explore the transition from sleep to enlivened in this 75 minute deluxe mindful movement experience. Full body mobilization, strengthening and stretching with full body breath and energy!