Yoga and Ayurveda teach us that to break up a stagnant, lower winter mood, we can add a warming element to our movement and create greater circulation in the chest. Find out more in this practice that uses body weight to strengthen arms and the upper back for greater freedom across the chest (and heart).
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!
Both yoga and western science teach us that our inhales are associated with increased alertness, attention and invigoration. This full practice focuses on a deeper philosophy surrounding breath directions and how the inhale is related to opening and clearing the heart of heavy, stagnant (kapha) energy. Expect full body movement that may increase mobility of the upper back and shoulders.
If you've been stepping up your exercise routine in the new year, support yourself by warming up with a sequence like this to prepare your body for the movement to come!
A brief standing sequence to encourage lymphatic fluid flow, increase circulation and stimulate the skin. A helpful practice to get things moving to balance winter stillness.
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 90 minute experience to acknowledge the arrival of the winter season and the longer days of light. Exploring the pause at the end of the exhale is a calming, balancing technique through an invigorating sequence and reflections to close the end of the year.
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.
A 15 minute seated practice to boost focus, clarity, presence and energy to motivate and inspire you for the tasks ahead.
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.
Movement to warm up your body in cooler weather or to prepare for the day while focusing on intention to hold gratitude for the reasons you show up in your life.
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.
A practice that begins 30 days of gratitude, OR any day, week, or month of your choosing. Start with journaling gratitude, followed by a breath technique and a brief warm up to embody appreciation before shifting into other forms of movement and daily tasks feeling more content with what already is.
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 quick wake up for the face including movements to tend to inflammation and overall tone.
When was the last time you allowed yourself to just be? There are so many benefits to letting ourselves do nothing every once in a while, and be with what is. Here's a practice that guides you to presence through your senses throughout a rhythmic, engaging and strengthening flow. Learn to discern how to feel a balance of effort and ease and experience 75 minutes of mindfulness in motion.