Yogis Anonymous

Derek Beres

Derek Beres is a multi-faceted media expert and group fitness instructor based in Los Angeles. He is the Director of Content for RChain Cooperative, a columnist for Big Think, and a music expert for 24 Hour Fitness. He teaches yoga, kettlebells, studio cycling and bodyweight training at Equinox. Derek is ACE, AFAA, Schwinn and Kettlebell Athletics certified. His latest book, Whole Motion: Training Your Brain and Body for Optimal Health was published in 2017, and he is currently working on a new book about how technology is affecting our bodies, Anatomy of Distraction. Learn more at http://www.derekberes.com

Derek's latest classes

30 minutes

Split Time

By Derek Beres on Jun 22, 2020

General Intermediate

We hit a variety of rotations in our hips with the goal of split pose. There's plenty of heat-building and dynamic flow on the way. Two blocks are handy!
41 minutes

Compass Flow

By Derek Beres on Jun 12, 2020

Vinyasa Flow Intermediate

A strong core warm-up leads us into a dynamic flow culminating in compass pose - and a fun transition to complete the flow.
20 minutes

Stretch Session

By Derek Beres on May 27, 2020

Gentle Yoga Beginner

An evening stretch session perfectly for downregulation and relaxation.
43 minutes

External Rotation Education

By Derek Beres on May 18, 2020

General Intermediate

We begin with a series of external rotation exercises for your hips. From there, we apply that knowledge into a dynamic flow that leaves you feeling invigorated.
15 minutes

Mobility Drills

By Derek Beres on May 3, 2020

General Intermediate

This short flow is a mobility drill for your ankles, hips, and shoulders. This is a great morning routine or warm-up for a longer flow.
42 minutes

Quarantine Flow

By Derek Beres on Apr 25, 2020

Vinyasa Flow Intermediate

A full-body flow that targets core strength, shoulder opening, and lunging. Guaranteed to keep you open and focused while you're sheltering at home.
13 minutes

Core Blast

By Derek Beres on Apr 8, 2020

General Intermediate

Thirteen minutes to fire up your core and prepare for action.
14 minutes

Quickie for Mobility

By Derek Beres on Mar 30, 2020

Vinyasa Flow Intermediate

This short flow makes a great warm-up before a long Vinyasa. We focus on ankle, hip and shoulder mobility, as well as a bit of balancing in the transitions.
17 minutes

Resistance Bands with Derek

By Derek Beres on Mar 19, 2020

General Intermediate

Want to work in a different and targeted way? Squats, mountain-climbers, clamshells, leg lifts - all kinds of goodies! Grab a resistance band and get ready to feel the burn! Your gym might be closed, but the fun has not been canceled here.
43 minutes

Grow Your Tree

By Derek Beres on Mar 3, 2020

Vinyasa Flow Intermediate

Tree is the standing balance pose that "unlocks" all other balance. In this flow we fire up our core, plank all over, laugh, cry, and end up with a greater sense of balance than we ever thought possible (or close).