A short series of postures designed to balance the body after the repetitious movement of riding, running or walking.
A few invitations to challenge ourselves in a warming practice that includes therapeutic skills for moving through turbulence, emotional upheaval and burnout. Expect an invigorating experience to help you release what may feel heavy.
A 20 minute class focused on stronger movements to quickly release stagnation and a sense of being "stuck".
A practice for those wanting the elements of a downward facing dog without bearing so much weight on wrists and shoulders. Enjoy a warm up for wrists, shoulders and hamstrings and then a standing version of plank and dog using a wall for support. Useful for tending to healing shoulders.
A breath and movement practice that symbolizes the act of drawing our attention back to our own experience, protecting us from the drain of paying attention to so many other things outside of our self. Expect warming posture holds encouraging us to channel that inner heat to fortify our own energy stores.
This deluxe experience begins with a standing joint freeing series that moves up the length of the body and shifts into a strengthening sequence that moves back down the body complete with an inward repetition of mantras related to physical areas of focus and their corresponding symbolism. Perfect for increased focus and invigoration.
Evidence shows that rhythmic movements from right to left can help us foster confidence and courage. Enjoy this short practice the next time you want to feel authentically you!
Every aspect of this practice is related to balancing your nervous system including alternate nostril breath, joint mobilization, strong muscle engagement for the purpose of eventual relaxation in restorative postures. Suggested prop: bolster or pillows, Spotify playlist: Mantra from the lisaddumas account.
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!
Free the joints, warm the muscles and strengthen hips, core and upper back with a short standing sequence to invigorate, uplift and ready your body for the day to come.
Fluid, rhythmic movements and breath awareness to calm the mind, followed by posture holds to strengthen, enliven and shed stagnation. A complete practice of therapeutic movement for the whole body for grey and chilly days.
Twenty minutes of strong movement to fire up a low winter mood and break up holiday stagnation.
A 15 minute enlivening sequence to explore when you'd like to lift your energy or mood.
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..
A 30 minute dynamic movement practice encouraging present-centred awareness. Explore focus enhancing balancing in a rhythmic, mindful sequence.
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.
Explore your body's relationship with the ground in strengthening standing postures and yin poses to relax the nervous system and find ease in effort. Intended to help you practice feeling calm and connected to yourself and the present moment before moving into potential.
A slow flow matched with an intentional, balanced breath rhythm tethered to a focused mind blend to create the potential for a meaningful closing seated meditation. The ultimate in relaxation in aligned (sometimes strong) action.
Sometimes stronger (yet comfortable) movement is what we need to be able to slow down and really rest. Explore postures to strengthen, legs, core and arms, and then stretch, breathe and move into deep restoration.
Inspirations to keep your knees happy and healthy through weight free mobilization, strengthening and stretching.