It takes strength and courage to face the outdated stories we have about ourselves. This sequence engages the core muscles as a means of strengthening not only our physical center but our sense of Self- inspiring the resilience to stay with ourselves, even when we are confronted by an old wound and are habituated to avoidance.
From encouraging lymph flow, to embodying intentions, enjoying some "feel good" movement and a renewing meditation- explore the components of your new morning ritual.
Refresh the body with care and gratitude and feed the mind (and body) with thoughts that support your daily intentions.
A practice that invites you to contemplate "What do I want to put out into the world?" through grounding, self acceptance and embodied intention. Useful for times of over-thinking and worry.
A full body standing sequence for energizing and getting things moving.
Release the lower back, hips and SI joint discomfort while settling the nervous system and resetting the mind into the present moment
Brief movement prepares for a guided meditation that leads you through the yogic map of a human being to connect with the heart and deeper knowing.
When the warmth of the sun isn't available, we can turn to the warmth of connection. This practice utlizes movement, breath and imagery to cultivate gratitude for the love in our lives and uplift a lower winter mood.
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.