This 30-minute meditation practice is a great introduction to Emotional Release Yoga.
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Vinyasa - kasyapasana - week 1
Kasyapasana a pose named after the sage Kasyapa. It’s a beautiful side plank with bound half lotus. In this week’s practice, we set the foundation for it.
Apologies for the lower sound quality than usual, this was due to an error with my headset.
Read moreYin for transitions
Practice yin yoga for transitions. This class is great for times of transition from summer to autumn.
Read moreVinyasa - mayurasana - week 3
Mayurasana translates as a peacock from Sanskrit. In this week 3 we continue solidifying this pose and learning all steps of the way towards mastering it.
Read moreTutorial - mayurasana
Mayurasana - the peacock pose requires upper body and core strength as well as a good sense of balance. We will look at serratus anterior muscle that we have to learn how to engage for this very challenging pose.
Read moreRestorative - women's practice for moon days
Apologies gentlemen, but this one is for the ladies.
Do this restorative yoga practice for your moon days.
Props: essential oils and heat pack (pad).
Read moreVinyasa - mayurasana - week 2
Mayurasana translates as a peacock from Sanskrit. In this week 2 practice we attempt this challenging arm balance that requires a strong core and upper body strength.
Read moreMyofacial release - guasha and essential oils
Vinyasa - mayurasana - week 1
Mayurasana translates as a peacock from Sanskrit. Pincha mayurasana - is a feather of peacock, a forearm balancing pose. Funky pincha mayurasana is a modern yogis creation where one arm stays traditionally with the elbow down, but the other arm is in chaturanga.
Read moreTutorial - padmasana
Padmasana - the ultimate yoga pose we use for seated practice. It requires hip and knee flexion, external hip rotation, and ankle/foot mobility. In this video we work on 4 types of stretching:
- Static
- Dynamic
- PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)
- MFR (myofascial release)
Props: 2 therapy or tennis balls in a pouch/sock.
Read moreVinyasa -forearm bridge and lotus - week 3
Enjoy the third week of this pose. It always amazes me how easy things are after repeating them a few times! This is why yoga is referred as to practice. Enjoy the lotus and forearm bridge!
Optional props: two blocks
Read moreVinyasa - forearm bridge and lotus - week 2
In week 2 we dive deeper into the forearm bridge and lotus. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottasana (in the thumbnail) is the beginning of your padmasana journey. Get comfortable with this pose first.
Read moreYin - wall session for hips
Practice yin yoga at the wall. This sequence is for the hips.
Read moreVinyasa - forearm bridge and lotus - week 1
Did you know that the lotus pose (padmasana) is the ultimate pose we are to master for pranayama and meditation. This 3-week cycle is all about external hips rotation and preparing us for the lotus pose. Whenever I work on hips, I love to add backbends into the mix. Dwi pada viparita dandasana is a challenging backbend that targets the upper back and shoulders.
Read moreYoga define - legs, arms, core
Yoga Define is a combination of weights training and yoga. We use dumbbells of one to three kg to practice. If you don’t have weights yet, you can practice without them, too. This session is about legs, arms, and core!
Read moreTutorial - chinstand
Understand and practice the chinstand. I recommend watching these videos that will help you with this pose: Superficial back line tutorial and Engaging superficial back line tutorial
Read moreVinyasa - chinstand and hanuman - week 3
In week 3 we finally attempt the full pose at the wall. I will be demonstrating on my usual spot, but you are welcome to move closer to the wall to be safe.
Props: 1 block or a thick book, a wall.
Read moreVinyasa - chinstand and hanuman - week 2
In week 2 I show you my favourite stretch with a strap for upper back and shoulders as we dive deeper into chinstand and hanumanasana.
Props: strap or shawl, 1 block or a thick book
Read moreAroma yoga - peace out
This 30-minute Aroma Yoga class is a blend of restorative yoga and essential oils. In this class, I am using a reassuring blend from doTERRA called “Peace”. It’s part of the Emotional Aromatherapy kit. If you would like to purchase this blend at a wholesale price - reach out and I will send you info. If you prefer to use your own oils, here are the ingredients of the beautiful blend:
Vetiver - emotional awareness, grounding
Lavender - emotional honesty, calming
Ylang Ylang - intuition, healing
Frankincense - spiritual connection, wisdom
Marjoram - trusting, love
Labdanum - spiritual connection, relaxing
Spearmint - clarity, courage
Yin - open upper back
This yin sequence is for the opening of your upper back. It’s infused with pranayama (breathing) and meditation at the end of the session.
Props: two blocks
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