Published on August 30, 2018
A postnatal practice for yogis who are at least 6 weeks postpartum. We will address the diastasis recti as well as specific areas affected by pregnancy, labor and taking care of a newborn. This practice offers 3 stages of yoga asana so you can do as much or as little as you are up for!
By Courtney Harms on Oct 7, 2018
A balance of strength building and flexibility! Fire up your core and use that heat to ease deeper into hanumanasana, the monkey pose more commonly known as the splits. Grab a couple blocks (firm pillows work too) and explore your edge!
By Courtney Harms on Sep 12, 2018
Explore a well-rounded slow flow focused on releasing stress from the body and mind. Emphasis on being present with what is and accepting the temporary nature of all things.
By Courtney Harms on Aug 20, 2018
Create space in the body so you can mindfully twist. Twists help us detoxify and release anything stagnant. Breathe in the best, exhale the rest!
By Leslie Kazadi on Aug 17, 2018
If your (down) dog is giving you trouble, "he" may just need some new tricks to get "him" in line. Sure, it might be as simple as better alignment. But dogs are people pleasers by nature. Maybe it's time to look at the nature of your dog and see what "he" needs to be a good dog. This session explores lots of warmups and props that address some common dog issues. Play with these to help you see what you need for a happy dog. Remember that consistency, patience and positive reinforcement are keys to any kind of training. Be kind to yourself and give yourself a treat every time you show up on your mat.
By Courtney Harms on Jul 21, 2018
Breathe your way through a well rounded flow practice that emphasizes creating space and stability in the hips and low back. Namaste yogis!
By Leslie Kazadi on Jul 21, 2018
Who doesn't want to slow down time? "The Clock" is a fluid floor practice that opens the whole body, especially the spine and shoulders. If you are tight in your shoulders or spine, this session slows down and supports the movement with props so that you can dial in the right amount of stability and mobility to feel fluid and free. It's a great practice when you want to take it slow or as a warmup for backbends. Over time, your spine will feel more supple and your core will feel more stable. Then check out the "Clock Your Abs" session for a more vigorous version. The more time you take to move, the more you slow down time!
By Courtney Harms on Jul 9, 2018
Connect to your breath to release stress and increase mobility. We will confront any compression in the side body to create space in both the body and mind.
By Leslie Kazadi on Jul 1, 2018
GERD, aka acid reflux, is a common problem in pregnancy, menopause and aging. Hormones, stress, diet, medications and lifestyle choices are all things to examine as contributing factors. Some you can change and others not so much. How do you practice yoga asana and keep your throat above your belly at all times to avoid triggering GERD? It's absolutely possible with a little creativity. This tutorial looks at some basic ways to adjust your practice to help you shift from what you can't do into what is possible. Check out the "no forward folds" and "chair vinyasa course" for more ideas!
By Courtney Harms on Jun 21, 2018
Explore variations of Warrior 1 and 2 to strengthen and stretch your body and empower your mind. You've got this!
By Leslie Kazadi on Jun 18, 2018
Shoulder stand is a great pose to invoke deep relaxation - IF you have the flexibility to get into it AND the strength to sustain it for (at least) several minutes. When you do it using the support of a chair, you can stay longer with more ease. It's especially great for tight shoulders and tender necks because your body weight shifts out of the neck/shoulders and into the support of the chair. If this is new, make sure you preview getting in and getting out of the shoulder stand so you know how to move safely to take care of your neck! Over time, this practice will strengthen and open your shoulder girdle and give your more internal support for all inversions.
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