Receiving self-compassion by allowing ourselves to do less and rest productively. This practice invites you to recline on pilliows or a bolster and receive guided relaxation cues to release tension, become present and experience restorative rest.
A reading, reflection, breath and movement practice to physically "open" across the chest, possibly creating focus on and an opportunity to cultivate deep care and compassion for self.
Energizing movement, uplifting breath skills and relaxation techniques to support a winter mood.
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.
In mid winter, it can be therapeutic to explore stronger movement sequences. Each movement here can also be practiced up against a wall (wall plank, wall push ups) if that feels better for your body.
15 minutes of enlivening joint freeing and strengthening to release stagnation and lift a 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
Gentle movement relaxes the body and prepares you for the deep rest of this guided meditation featuring a body scan, imagery and inquiry inspired by the full moon- What would you like to give more energy to? What would like to give less energy to?
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.
A 60 minute experience featuring a check in of the internal landscape and some suggestions for processing emotions around current events. A therapeutic sequence to MOVE what needs to be freed following by a reflection to feel connected to community and an opportunity for deep rest and relaxation.
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 selection of held stretches followed by a restorative shape to further downregulate the nervous system and guided relaxation and rest.
A unique blend of the mindfulness and presence of yoga with the additional strengthening of work with light weights. Set to the playlist called "Vitality Vibe" at the lisaddumas profile on Spotify.
Half Vinyasa Flow. (dynamic, rhythmic movement in union with the breath) half yin stretch.
A sequence that attends to a more active summer body and mind. Slow and strong with time for s good stretch for the hips and restorative rest.
Preparatory movement and breath to prepare the body and mind for relaxation and guided "non-sleep deep rest". Expect a body scan and imagery to allow the body to have the experience of sleep while the mind clears and calms.
An enlivening standing warm up, a dynamic, shoulder-opening sequence followed by yin postures for the hips and guided rest.
A warming core-centered practice intended to invigorate from the inside out. Strengthening prepares for deeper stretches for hips and plenty of time for guided rest.