Posts in 30 Minutes
Yoga Nidra for Spring

Yoga Nidra, which means "yogic sleep" is a meditation that invites the practitioner to lay down and listen as she is guided through relaxation, a body scan and imagery with the intention to deeply relax the body, rest the busy mind and drop into a profoundly healing state. Please enjoy this version customized for the season of spring any time you need a refresh.

20 Minute Meditation

Brief movement to prepare to sit, followed by a meditation technique that invites us to focus on the sense of touch, and then the awareness of sound. Learning to observe, rather than resist distraction can help us to become more accepting overall.

Happy Hips

A therapeutic practice to support long term hip health by mobilizing the hip joints and strengthening the muscles around the hips. You'll need a chair and a wall nearby.

30 Minutes, Balance, body, Calm, HipsLisa Dumas
Free the Upper Back

A practice to tend to upper backs and necks sore from increased screen time. Movement to mobilize the upper back, strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight ones. Closes with a breath technique and visualization to support healing and a softer way of relating with muscle tension of the body. Try this practice every other day for improvement over time but keep mobilizing the upper back daily. *Note, continued pain related to the spine may require further investigation from a Dr. or PT

Practice for Healthy Digestion- Get Things Moving!

A morning practice designed to support your body in elimination and digestion. Start by sipping hot water and continue with a breath technique and movements intended to stimulate and enhance digestion followed by a mudra that supports digestive fire, not to mention our ability to properly digest our life experiences- taking what we need, and releasing what no longer serves us!

30 Minutes, Balance, Calm, bodyLisa Dumas
Soothe a Stiff Neck

A practice for occasional neck and shoulder stiffness (if neck pain is acute, sharp, electric please see a health professional) When we work with freeing the neck and shoulders we are also tending to the 5th chakra-this practice can also be useful for those wanting to address challenges with communication, listening or clearly expressing truth. Practice closes with a mudra to help release neck tension and balance energy.

Wake Up Happy

A first thing in the morning refresher. An invitation to focus on the good, get inspired, breathe and move in ways to uplift and invigorate (no yoga mat required- you could do it next to the bed!). Then, have your journal ready for some gratitude listing to take you into your day ready to receive more of what you love.

Unwinding the Tightly Wound

A strong practice featuring an engaging and relaxing breath technique throughout while tending to core awakening, twists and a challenge or two to help you work out the excess tension and stress and finally relax. Note, the closing practice of “focusing on what’s going right” cuts off a little early, so please take a few moments in contemplation of what’s going well in your life after the recording stops.

30 Minutes, Balance, Calm, mind, CoreLisa Dumas