Hips on the Floor

A 15 minute sequence to warm up, strengthen and stretch the hips from the ground. A stand alone experience for healthy hips or a wonderful way to prepare for more dynamic activity or to practice after movement like walking/biking or swimming if the hip area is aggravated.

Yoga Nidra for Rejuvenation

A restoring, supine meditation inviting the practitioner to lie down and receive complete relaxation allowing the body to have the experience of healing sleep, the mind to rest and the power of presence to revitalize.

Grounded in Times of Transition

Appropriate, repetitive movement helps our bodies to let go of tension and the brain to release "feel good" chemicals. Mindfulness practices grow the parts of the brain associated with learning and self-compassion while depressing the fearful, protective and often unhelpful area. This class combines a useful asana sequence with mindfulness practices and relaxation techniques to help you become more calm and centered in times of change.

Therapeutic Yoga Series- Sustainably Strong Arms

Before we use our arms and hands for our work, or our workouts, it’s important to warm our joints and muscles before loading them. This complete therapeutic yoga class focuses on "no load" arm movements to prepare for plank variations to strengthen our upper bodies which supports circulation, heart health and more freedom in our other movements. Includes a breath visualization at the arms to promote presence, gratitude and enhance focus.

Therapeutic Yoga Series- Upper Back/Shoulders

Our whole world is out in front of us and our bodies can respond by the shoulders and head moving forward. This practice trains the upper back and neck muscles to draw the shoulders and head back, over time improving discomfort, posture and contributing to a more spacious feeling at the chest and maybe even the heart.

Therapeutic Yoga Series- Core

Core muscles light up every posture in this class highlighting therapeutic methods of strengthening the muscles that contribute to our posture and overall ability to move well. Includes breath and visualization to invite the mind to a present center point as well.

Therapeutic Yoga Series- Healthy Knees

Inspirations to keep your knees happy and healthy through weight free mobilization, strengthening and stretching.

Therapeutic Yoga Series- Happy Feet

A full body class featuring additional therapeutics for strong, flexible, happy feet and legs. Includes concepts and skills around anchoring attention at the feet to feel grounded, safe and present.

Body Scan in Practice for Presence and Peace

Begin this complete strength and stretch experience with a guided body scan to rest the mind and encourage healing, present-centred thinking. You'll be invited to check back into the body often throughout this practice which closes with a more detailed scan for deeper relaxation and peace.

Out of Head, Into Heart

A brief, seated breath, movement and visualization practice to help you reconnect with your heart. The movement calms the body and mind so you can open to deeper aspects of yourself beyond thought.

Cultivating Introspection

A full body hatha experience featuring guidance to help you connect with your inner experience. Useful for days when the mind feels busy and the body feels ungrounded.

Yoga Nidra for Sleep

Support your body and mind to release the day and drift off into deep and restorative rest with this inspiring and relaxing guided meditation designed to help you fall asleep.

Face Yoga!

A quick wake up for the face including movements to tend to inflammation and overall tone.

Balance Through Breath and Movement

Whether you desire a sense of "balance" due to extreme weather, workload, worry or fatigue, the elements of this 60 minute practice are intended to help you feel more centered, grounded and present. Expect a breath technique and rhythmic, mellow movement to help "balance" energy, mind and body.

The Ultimate Practice for Sleep

In June's Workshop I offer a selection of practices to prepare your body for rest. Explore them as part of this 90 minute ritual, or sample the various skills I offer as part of your nightly routine. Expect to receive reflections to help you release lingering thoughts from the day, movement and stretches to release tension, a specific breath technique, a meditation, a relaxing self-massage and a yoga nidra to help you drift off to restorative sleep.

Calming the Overactive Mind/Body

Those of us with a more dominant fiery nature who have a hard time relaxing, or have a tendency not to stop until the point of exhaustion can become vulnerable to burnout as the weather heats up. Interestingly, many of us need stronger movement before we can truly relax. This is an example of a practice to help a busy mind and body finally take a break, cool down and replenish.

Balancing Fire with Water

In the summer season, hot weather can aggravate our bodies and minds exposing us to challenges like burnout, irritation and rigidity. This moderate class invites you to move with fluidity, encouraging a mindful, moving meditation to cool and calm.

Calm Concentration to Rest the Mind

The underpinnings of yoga include the philosophy of the Yoga Sutras, an old text that continues to inspire modern yogis. One of the suggestions for creating inner contentment is the cultivation of "dharana" the Sanskrit word for concentration. Explore techniques to support this skill within a complete, full body hatha practice.

Neck Support

A complete hatha class with focus on therapeutics for the neck to strengthen the muscles that support our heads and retain optimal alignment, helping to avoid upper back and neck pain. Includes a calming skill utilizing sound felt in the throat and neck.

Undieting, Nourishment for the Soul

In this bonus workshop, Holistic Nutritionist Lisa Kilgour joined me to share some of her wisdom about learning what is truly nourishing for each of us as unique individuals. This class begins in a chair with practices to relax and prepare your body for nourishment. Then, Lisa K. peeled back some of the food industry deceptions and taught us how to reconnect to our bodies as our best friends and allies in our health. I closed the class with a deeply restoring guided meditation intended to offer another level of nourishment for your mind, heart and soul. Find out more about working with Lisa KIlgour and getting her wonderful book, Undieting.