Vata Balancing

Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, views anxiety/ over-worry as an imbalance of a quality called "vata". Related to air and ether, imbalanced vata creates turbulence, distraction and a lack of ground, while balanced vata enhances vitality, personal power and presence. Enjoy this gentle movement and breath experience to feel peacefully alive.

Begin with Gratitude

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.

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.

MeditationLisa Dumas
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.

60 Minutes, CalmLisa Dumas
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.

Arms, 45 MinutesLisa Dumas
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.

45 Minutes, ArmsLisa Dumas