The four largest joints in your body are the hip joints and the shoulder joints. These spaces are how you move through and express yourself in the world. It is important for these joints to both be strong and stable and move well. Mobility, is flexibility you have control over. Join this class as we work through building strength and movement in you body.
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Shoulder Flow Prone & Supine
Enjoy this full body flow that wakes up your core and opens your hips, chest and shoulders. Today’s ‘vinyasa” combines both a prone and supine versions. We progress through standing poses and balances in different arm positions leading up to an option to try a Pincha Mayurasana/Forearm Stand. End with a restorative.
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Come to your mat and turn your attention on yourself and your yoga practice. There is a lot to be distracted by right now – this class is meant to help you steady, ground to focus and center yourself. We will practice standing poses, one pose at a time. No flow. End with a restorative pose to help you down-regulate and rejuvenate.
Continue ReadingYoga Means Union
Yoga means union. But sometimes we need to take things apart and understand them first. This practice prepares the parts, then puts it all together. Strengthen and stretch your hips and shoulders, prepare your spine by both moving it and stabilizing your core. Then put it all together into one posture. Your hard work ends with a restorative backbend.
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Have you been feeling like you have been in survival mode? This practice is meant to unwind tension, help you connect to your center, and ground your energy. Use the wall for support in stretches and standing poses to help create a sense of stability and safety.
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