A quick and dynamic standing sequence featuring heel raises, squats, arm swings and shoulder rolls to wake up the body and mind.
A full body practice that focuses on posture and the alignment of the spine throughout. A breath technique brings further awareness to the body's central column; perfect for enhancing posture and spinal health.
Practice observing sensation related to emotions rather than getting swept away on the waves of our ever changing inner landscapes.
A restoring and inspiring exploration of a handful of meditation techniques including a gratitude meditation, meditation in motion, an embodied practice, a seated version and a supine body scan. See which one resonates with you today!
More dynamic movement prepares us for a few yin postures. Lots for the hips and hammies and a focus on the exhale assists in release there.
A 25 minute sequence to relieve the stiffness and soreness we can feel after long travel days through strengthening glutes and upper back to counter the over-stretching these areas experience through large bouts of sitting.
The benefits of adding intelligent weight training to our movement routines are many, from increasing metabolism, strengthening bones and upping our motivation. This sequence blends one round of postures with weights for a supercharged workout when you want it.
If you've been away from your practice for some time, this offering eases your mind into the present and your body into gentle mobility preparing for a full spectrum, perfectly moderate class.
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!
75 minutes of mindful movement intended to clear a busy morning mind. In this engaging practice, we are continuously invited to explore body sensations in this full spectrum strengthening and lengthening class that offers plenty of time for wonderful restorative rest.
Explore how gentle, rhythmic movement can assist in calming the nervous system, slowing the breath and relaxing the body, Practices like this one, over time, can help to heal an anxious mind and body.
An emphasis on cooling breath, fluid, full body movement and deeper stretches on the ground for hips and hamstrings round out this summertime practice.
A complete practice that invites us to warm up slowly, perfectly preparing for a balancing sequence with additional attention paid to upper back and hips. Further focus for the mind through breath imagery. Ideal to encourage movement on lower energy days.
A few postures to relieve sore backs, hips and legs after a long session in the garden (or anytime you've been working around the house, and your body is feeling the effects).
A contemplative flow inviting you to receive a thought like this one at the end of an exhale, as you connect with the ground beneath you as a way of experiencing the potential of the present moment throughout your movement and breath practice.
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 a steadying, balancing experience.
An invitation to support yourself deeply as you experience a sequence meant to enliven and rejuvenate, and then to restore and rest.
When you're feeling unwell, a lot of movement may not be appropriate, but something gentle may support your mind, body and spirit. In this twenty minute practice, we stay close to the ground while compassionately offering the body easeful mobility.
An engaging, dynamic yet steadying sequence to focus the mind, flowing into quiet yin postures thought to be "cooling" and reflective in nature. An ideal full practice for warmer days.
A deluxe practice including a breath technique and movement meant to engage and soothe a busy and distracted mind.