Guest teacher
Lauren Peterson is a well-respected yoga instructor living and teaching in Malibu California. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, and teaching since 1992. She had the privilege to study with, and assist, Chuck Miller for over 10 years. Chuck taught her through fourth series in the ashtanga yoga system. She is also playing with the first few poses of fifth series as shown to her by Richard Freeman.
Lauren has been featured in the television series Healing Quest, and in Yoga Journal Magazine, for the yoga program she started at the Monte Nido Eating Disorders Center for women struggling with eating disorders. As a model she is in magazines, calendars and in "Yoga", a Yoga Journal book by Linda Sparrowe.
Lauren is the creator of "The Yogi's Companion", a yoga practice CD, which was chosen "Editor's Choice" by "Yoga Journal Magazine". Along with her group and private classes, she teaches yoga workshops worldwide.
By Lauren Peterson on May 23, 2018
In this class, which progresses to deep backbends, we begin with a series of stretches to open the quads, hip flexors and warm up the back. Next, sun salutations and standing poses to get the blood circulating and the whole body engaged. We then move to the backbends, including different variations on bow pose. We cool down with finishing poses and savasana.
By Lauren Peterson on May 4, 2018
In this flow class, we do a lot of twists and a few arm balances incorporating twists. We start slowly on our backs with some core and warm-ups for the back. This class does have a few advanced poses, but I offer a lot of modifications, and step by step instruction. Class concludes with backbends, shoulderstand, and savasana. Enjoy
By Lauren Peterson on Apr 19, 2018
This flow class is interspersed with stretches to open the hips. We move from gentle stretches, on our backs, to stronger weight-bearing hip stretches like pigeon and double pigeon. Enjoy.
By Lauren Peterson on Mar 30, 2018
This short flow starts with poses to quickly warm up the joints and muscles, preparing us to flow. From there we transition into sun salutations and standing poses. Core work and crow pose are integrated into the flow. We cool down with pigeon, finishes with backbends, shoulder stand, and savasana.
By Lauren Peterson on Mar 12, 2018
We get right into moving, starting on our feet, in a wide-legged forward bend. Stretches follow to warm the hips, hamstrings, and back. Moving to the front of the mat, in a sun salute format, we do some core work and a gentle backbend, to prepare for full sun salutations. Integrated into the flow, we weave eagle pose (garudasana), and flying pigeon, (eka pada galavasana) and standing poses. Now fully warm, we work at deepening our backbends by using the wall. If appropriate you can work on standing up from upward bow, dropping back and handstand. We conclude with a supported inversion or shoulder stand. A lot of class, in under an hour. Enjoy.
By Lauren Peterson on Jan 20, 2018
We open with some stretches designed to warm up the hamstrings and back. From there we move into some flow sequences which include side plank, standing poses, revolved arm balance, and some standing balances. We conclude with backbends and finishing poses. A lot it just under an hour. Enjoy!
By Lauren Peterson on Jan 9, 2018
This class is designed for anyone looking to gain flexibility and balance in the body. If you find that doing sports, driving the car, or even sitting at a desk leave you tight and achy, this class is for you. I created it with a mind to my students, who enjoy surfing, tennis, running, but often have long commutes or sit for hours at a computer. Great if you suffer from back pain or sciatica.
By Lauren Peterson on Dec 23, 2017
A slow, evenly paced, strong class. We start on our backs and warm up with some twists and core. Next, hands and knees, moving into down dog, sun salutations and standing poses. We play with the arm balances bhujapidasana and tittibhasana, before cooling down to prepare for savansana.
By Lauren Peterson on Sep 5, 2013
Tight hips and weak abs are two factors that can contribute to back pain. In this video, we start with gentle abdominal work, moving progressively stronger. Throughout we incorporate hip, hamstring and spinal stretches, to unlock the pelvis and back. This is a great practice for athletes, who need to supplement their workout, or anyone who wants to build core stability and strength. Enjoy.
By Lauren Peterson on Aug 22, 2013
This class starts seated with a few moments to quiet the mind and get centered...present. From sitting we move into a spinal sequence...flexion, extension and then spirals, juicing things up. Moving to the hands and knees and then to down dog, we address the quads, hip flexors, core, balance, shoulders and strength. This is a flow class, with sequences leading into standing and balance poses, some highlights include side arm balance, eagle pose, warrior III, warrior I & II. A balanced, challenging, fast, full practice, with music. Flow and Go! Enjoy!
