What do you want to achieve with your practice?
By Ally Hamilton on Jan 7, 2022
Hello, friends! If you're looking for an hour-long fun flow that gets your heart pumping, builds some nice heat and targets your hips...you've come to the right place! We have core strengthening along the way, arm balancing and inverting. The focus is on hip-opening and once we're really warm, I'll give you some options to take your bound angle pose (and your hips) to the next level. A block will be handy! Enjoy :)
By Ally Hamilton on Jan 1, 2022
Perfect for days when you have moderate energy but really want to open your hips deeply. We build heat on the early side with Series C variations that target the hips, build more fire in the belly with core work, open the shoulders and upper back and then make a beeline for those hips. Hamstrings and quads also get lots of love along the way. This is a great evening practice, post-run, hike or bike session, practice to do during your cycle, or practice for anytime you want to calm your nervous system, breathe deeply and release tension. You will sweat, but the emphasis is on long holds and deep release.
By Ally Hamilton on Dec 7, 2021
Lots of love for your hips in this flow that's all about using your practice to tune in and open up! Hamstring and shoulder-opening round things out, core strengthening gets you back to center, and playing on your hands is just good fun! A little arm balance mash-up, inversions at the wall or on your mat if you're ready, and whatever happens, the invitation to stay curious and practice patience and compassion! Feed what you want to grow ;) And this is an intermediate-to-advanced class so please listen to your body!
By Dhaujee Rose on Nov 15, 2021
We take it slow in this hip and heart focused practice. There are so many emotions tucked away in these spaces of our body, so we move gently to offer an intentional release. Approach and work through discomfort in the asanas with gentle holds and deep breaths. Leave this practice feeling open physically and emotionally. Hope you enjoy! *Please note, if gomukhasana doesn't feel right for your knees, you can thread the needle on your back instead!
By Callan Beres on Sep 20, 2021
This one is all about giving some loving attention to our hip girdle, an area alternately over-worked and under-strengthened. We start with an easy warm up to roll out the feet and ankles, optional ballet 'hops' to get the blood flowing, followed by a couple planks to bring attention to the lower abdominal area. Believe it or not, this is where your pelvic negotiation starts! You can expect gentle but challenging movement, with a cool-down inspired by the Feldenkrais Method. Bring a block or another supportive item to explore that pelvic ROM (range of movement).
By Derek Beres on Sep 25, 2021
A post-cycling hip release class that's perfect for an end-of-day stretch relief session. A number of twists also provide therapy for the lower back.
By Dhaujee Rose on Dec 7, 2021
We process emotions in the heart and store them in the hips. In this hatha inspired flow, we take it slow and work through the emotional kinks we may be hiding. We spend time in some of our favorite challenge poses like bound half moon and extended side angle that invigorate both the hips and heart. A strong breath carries us through it all! After we've built the heat standing, we slow it down with a floor sequence offering long, releasing holds. Enjoy this challenging practice, your hips and heart will appreciate it!
By Angela Kukhahn on Aug 9, 2021
What is one-legged crow pose 2, you ask? Grab your mat and I will show you! Along the way, we will open the shoulders, hips and hamstrings, strengthen the core and have a lot of fun. If you've taken my class before, you know we will work hard and laugh hard! Ready?
By Noelle Beaugureau on Jul 24, 2021
Free your hips + shoulders in this strong flow! Let go of lingering stress and reconnect to your most peaceful self. Sun Salutations bring lots of sweaty heat into the body and standing poses create a sense of grounding. Hip and shoulder openers mixed throughout. We play with handstand and flying pigeon, then close with a relaxing Savasana. Namaste!
By Ally Hamilton on Jul 15, 2021
This is a steady, heat-building flow where we go deeper and deeper into the hips but we keep it casual. We're not trying to get anywhere, we're just enjoying the experience of practicing together, listening intently to what our bodies have to tell us, and seeing what unfolds. This is an intermediate flow, but we do play with some advanced poses without any pressure whatsoever, and with modifications offered so you can turn the heat up or down!
