In this strengthening sequence I lead you through one set of movements combining conservative squatting (chair pose/goddess) with arm weights. You are invited to continue with 2 to 3 more sets for a deluxe workout!
A sequence that gets your whole body moving, but not too far from the floor. For days when you want to practice, but you also kinda don't.
Yoga philosophy teaches that our breath can mobilize our prana and influence its state. Prana is said to be our energetic life force that animates everything from our thoughts to our immune system. This meditation uses breath awareness and visualization and is preceded by standing movement to prepare.
Mindful movement matched with a supine or seated body scan to melt tension of the body and mind. An ideal practice for anxious days.
Twenty minutes of strong movement to fire up a low winter mood and break up holiday stagnation.
Enjoy a supine meditation where you will be guided into deep relaxation for the body and mind and invited to explore imagery to help celebrate the return of the sun after the longest night of the year.
Expect a few minutes of preparatory movements for increased shoulder freedom before exploring a breath visualization and a mantra to cultivate inner contentment and tranquility.
A practice that invites imagery to reclaim the emotion of anger as a useful force for setting healthy boundaries. Expect a strong, core-focused first half, a restorative second half with a practice to help you create boundaries that serve you..
Explore brief movement and a breath technique to prepare for this foundational meditation, which invites you to focus on your body's relationship with the ground to soothe the nervous system and create a sense of stability.
A 30 minute dynamic movement practice encouraging present-centred awareness. Explore focus enhancing balancing in a rhythmic, mindful sequence.
A 30 minute movement practice that explores the concept that movement regulates breath, and regulated breath regulates the mind, inviting us to remember we're more than our daily concerns.
Explore rhythmic movement, a specific breath technique and a seated awareness practice all known to soothe and balance the nervous system creating a state of inner calm and an acknowledgment of the parts of you that are not afraid.
Focus on releasing tension and increasing mobility, specifically for the neck, shoulders and upper back while exploring a deeper release through a longer exhale. Closes with a restorative posture for further shoulder release and relaxation. Bolster or pillows suggested.
Learn to soothe the nervous system through breath, grounding techniques and full body movement so you can feel centered, calm and mindful as you move forward into the possibilities of your day.
Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, views anxiety/ over-worry as an imbalance of a quality called "vata". Related to air and ether, imbalanced vata creates turbulence, distraction and a lack of ground, while balanced vata enhances vitality, personal power and presence. Enjoy this gentle movement and breath experience to feel peacefully alive.
A 20 minute sequence featuring a full body workout utilizing weights. The invitation is to repeat these exercises for one or two more sets, 2 or 3 times per week.
Awaken the muscles of your center with a sequence that stays close to the floor as a centering experience for the mind.
A 25 minute movement practice to help with upper back/neck discomfort due to computer posture strain or recurring tightness/weakness of the muscles involved. Perfect for a short break in the day.
A 30 minute movement and breath practice that focuses on creating mobility and strength for the hips while inviting an intention to increase the ability to experience pleasure through movement and go with the flow of life.
This 30 minute yoga nidra (yogic sleep) is an experience of guided, deep relaxation. Throughout, your body will be invited to the restoring experience of sleep, while the mind rests, yet is still awake. You will be guided to notice areas of the body, the breath and various imagery to help you sink into a state of profound rest. Yoga nidra is known to support the healing of stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues and hormonal imbalances.