A very deep hamstring opener, so please move slowly and thoughtfully. It shouldn't hurt! We start in ardha hanumanasana, and work our way toward full splits (but please note, nothing magical happens when you get your situation to the floor, so don't rush!) When you have the basic idea, get started on the classes below that work this pose into a full flow!
Here are some classes featuring Monkey Pose.
By Ally Hamilton on Nov 28, 2024
This is a full-body flow with extra love for the hips and hamstrings. The holidays can be a joyful time of year, but they can also be a time where you feel longing, grief or family stress. We'll spend some time calming the nervous system, focusing on mindful breath, and cultivating gratitude for however things may be right now, even if they're hard. Just being able to meet yourself where you are is something to celebrate. There are chances to play with standing balance and arm balances, and options if you need or want to dial things down. Send you so much love.
By Kate Duyn on Sep 17, 2024
The yoga of action, or kriya - yoga IN action! Yoga is something you do, unifying takes energy, commitment, determination and focus, and that's what this practice is all about. Get ready to open your hamstrings, hips and shoulders, and get centered so we can play with headstand and monkey around a bit. Lots of twists and standing balance, too. Let's get to work!
By Ally Hamilton on Sep 17, 2024
Hello from the Practice Garden! Why haven't we been filming out here lately?! I don't know, but this was beautiful. This is an hour-long flow that targets hamstring and shoulder opening with a lot of love for the hips and core, and includes fun arm balances like crow pose, bhujapidasana and firefly pose, and a tripod headstand with lotus legs if you're in the mood. The pace is steady, this is not a 4-alarm fire, but rather a nice, heat-building pace with time for conscious breath and long holds. Enjoy, yogis!@blocks may be helpful but aren't strictly necessary unless you need to "lift the floor up"! You might want a strap for cow-face pose if your shoulders require patience and care.
By Brent Laffoon on Aug 29, 2024
A medium intensity practice to help you build core strength and explore the range of motion of your hips and hamstrings. Enjoy!
By Kate Duyn on Apr 25, 2024
All right yogis! Get ready for some laughs and some fun! We're going to dive into the hips, hamstrings and shoulders and fire up the core so we can play with arm balances that include koundinyasana 2 and eka hasta bhujasana (elephant trunk pose). Get ready to sound your trumpet:)
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 8, 2024
Hello friends! This is a practice for times when you really want to slow down, breathe consciously, and open every major muscle group deeply. The pace is slow and steady. This is not a heat-building class, it's a class that's about grounding, calming the nervous system and feeling really good in your body. If you've had a tough day and/or if you're struggling with anxiety or insomnia, or you need something during your cycle, this is for you. Enjoy xx
By Dhaujee Rose on Feb 9, 2024
In this full-body flow, we show gratitude to our minds, bodies and breath. Often we take for granted what the body can do for us. Here, Dhaujee invites you to play with strength, balance and fluidity to show gratitude for the many ways your body can shape-shift! Modifications and checkpoints are offered throughout so you can always check in. Your body will thank YOU when you're done with this beautiful flow!
By Kate Duyn on Jan 30, 2024
We thought about naming this class "Kate Light" but there are a lot of advanced poses in this flow, it's really that the pace is slow and steady. Lots of options to open and stretch and calm your nervous system, with plenty of opportunity to explore standing balance and a little inverting, too. Enjoy, yogis!
By Kate Duyn on Dec 30, 2023
Hand over that which is too much to carry! We start with a little alternate nostril breathing and then we are off! Keeping things centered, expect to play with pigeon pose, monkey pose, warrior 3 and forearm stand in funky ways. Two blocks will be helpful! Put the heavy things down, grab your mat and let's get a little lighter as we head into a new year, shall we?
By Ally Hamilton on Dec 15, 2023
This is an energizing detox flow with lots of twists and turns along the way. Hamstring, hip and shoulder-opening. Everything we play with right side up, we also play with upside down. It's a blast and there's plenty of deep breathing along the way so you will feel super centered (plus the core work, ha). Enjoy!
Ally Hamilton
