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.
A 30 minute flow encouraging joint mobility and increased freedom and strength in shoulders, core and hips. Warming up the body and the heart!
Rejuvenate and restore through joint rotation, twisted postures and core work, attention to the releasing , grounding exhale and finally deeply rest in 4 restorative shapes.
A 25 minute guided relaxation inviting you to lie down, relax the body deeply while allowing the mind to rest. Expect to be guided through a body scan, a breath visualization and imagery all intended to restore energy and refresh body and mind.
A 75 minute dynamic experience that begins with a centering practice including scanning each side of the body and mental alternate nostril breath to encourage focused calm. The sequence features mobilizing, strengthening and stretching the side seams of the body including the hips.
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.
An invitation to focus on left and right side body sensations before a practice of calming alternate nostril breath and imagery.
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.
A 20 minute guided meditation meant to be received lying down. Experience progressive relaxation, a body scan and imagery to deeply rest and restore.
A 35 minute practice featuring a selection of postures that strengthen muscles of the core and hips to support low back health. As you find steadiness in this strength you are invited to feel centered into what matters most to you.
Ayurveda teaches the quality of vata (nervous, turbulent energy) can be balanced by bringing it back to it's "home", the pelvic region. This class is inspired by that concept by focusing on mobilizing, strengthening and stretching the hips and engaging the mind with visualization throughout this full spectrum practice.
Brief Calming Breath Technique
In November's workshop we explored the heightened connection with creativity and compassion that comes through relaxation and meditation. Enjoy gentle, stress relieving movement and the guided deep rest of yoga nidra.
Sun Salutations followed by a handful of standing postures make this a great morning practice when you want to feel stronger and calmer in just a few minutes.
Begin with an enlivening standing warmup to energize after a night's sleep, then explore full body strengthening and a few moments of restoration to close.
A gentle and restoring 30 minute seated and standing practice offering practical skills like mindfulness, movement and a breath technique intended to soothe your nervous system and bring you home to yourself.
An invitation to practice present-centered awareness by connecting with body sensations and witnessing the outer and inner environment.
If you are in recovery from an injury, an illness, an episode of stress or another state of dis-ease, a practice like this can support healing. Expect 40 minutes of gentle movement leading into guided deep relaxation.
A more compassionate inner dialogue becomes more available when we're relaxed which is the intention for this 20 minute practice that invites you to shake out stress, move to prepare your body for rest and ultimately opens to a kinder inner landscape.
A complete, full body practice including a core-centred warm up and a hamstring stretch cool-down that invites you to connect deeply with the ground to stabilize strong standing postures while grounding into intention.