The hip joint moves in 6 directions. This practice takes you on an exploration of strength and stretching in all of these directions culminating in some seated forward bends and twists.
Continue ReadingModerate
Hip Openers and Twists
Give your spine some much needed movement with this series of twists. Increase your mobility and improve your posture as you move through twisted postures of all types. As the sequence progresses we will stretch the hips in a variety of ways to help gain more access to the spine.
Continue ReadingShoulder & Upper Back Relief
Have about as much fun with a yoga belt as I can think of in this class that targets your shoulders and spine. Use the belt to create strength and mobility in the shoulders as you move through a strong standing series with shoulder variations. Release the tension that accumulates in the neck, shoulders, and upper back and prepare for backbends.
Continue ReadingStability & Strength for Handstands
Join me to open your front body and work on strengthening your legs and shoulders while stabilizing your spine. It’s a worthy endeavor for many things in life. As we find more strength and stability we learn that there are always more layers to access. This class offers stages of handstand for any level and builds from there.
Continue ReadingSlow Down and Refine Your Backbends
In the spirit of this year’s theme, we will slow our practice down and get more refined with the details. This practice works through the whole body – core, hips, legs, and spine – with an emphasis on backbends.
Continue Reading