Anti-Anxiety Moving and Breathing

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In this session we are using gentle movements to work energy throughout the upper body, the lower body and then some restorative poses to let that calming energy settle in.  We stand, we sit and we rest.

For this practice you will need a chair, a blanket and a block.

Gentle Soothing All Over Well Being

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In this session we start with a focus on the body finding stability and then finding the breath. That leads into some gentle movements with the breath to bring in warmth and movement into the upper and lower body.  We take it to some seated and lying down poses to get deeper into the hips, back and legs and finish with restorative twists and rest.

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For this session you will need a blanket and a couple blocks.  You will feel great with this low back reset!

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Restorative, Hatha, Legs, Lower Back, Good Posture, Gentle, All Levels

Lower Cross Focus - Reset Your Low Back

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The Lower Cross of the body is from the Right hip point to the left low ribs and the Left hip point to the Right low ribs. When we sit too much or have low back disfunction the 'X' becomes droopy and script-like when it really wants to be a capital Helvetica X. This session will provide deep work to help the body seek alignment - shoulders over the hips; front ribs seeking the spine softly while maintaining a gentle lumbar curve.

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For this session you will need a blanket and a couple blocks - and you will need wall space.  You will feel great with this low back reset!

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Restorative, Hatha, Legs, Lower Back, Good Posture, Gentle, All Levels

Upper Cross Focus - Shoulders that Can Calmly Abide

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The Upper Cross of the body is from the Right Shoulder to the Left Hip Point and the Left Shoulder to the Right Hip Point. When we sit too much or have shoulder disfunction the 'X' becomes droopy and script-like when it really wants to be a capital Helvetica X. This session will provide deep work to help the body seek alignment - shoulders over the hips; front ribs seeking the spine softly.

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For this session you will need a blanket and a couple blocks.  You will feel great with this shoulder reset!

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Restorative, Hatha, Shoulders, Upper Back, Good Posture, Gentle, All Levels

Gentle Soothing Movements and Rest(oratives)

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In this practice we are doing some small movements in preparation for some deeper rests - think of it as gesturing in a direction to show tension the way out! This practice is not a full restorative practice and not a full deep stretch class, but a soothing cocktail of both. For this practice you will need a blanket and a block and pillows/cushions/bolster or extra blankets to build some soft support.  Jasmine makes a rare on camera appearance. 

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Restorative, Hatha, Gentle, All Levels

Tuning In and In

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This soothing session is designed to take you in and in. We meditate, breathe and do some gentle movements to release tension before doing a yoga Nidra. For this session, please have a chair, blocks and a blanket. Bolsters are great if you have one or you can make a bolster from cushions or pillows. Enjoy Tuning In!

Love Song To The Low Back

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In this session we are dedicating a love song to the low back - every thing we do with our legs and hips feeds into the low back. By the end of this session, you should feel loved in your low back.  It was such a great love song for low backs, it attracted dogs from everywhere! Buddy came in to sing the sweetest love song.  For this session you need a sense of humor, a belt, something that serves as a bolster, a block and a blanket. Must also love dogs. Enjoy.

Gentle Soothing All Over Joint Juice

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In this session we go to every joint in the body and bring gentle attention and movement to clear tension. This all over body tune up is a great way to stay open to all the possibilities that are available to you. Stay pliable and ready to move in the direction that suites you! For this practice you will need a block or two, a mat and a blanket/towel.

Gentle Soothing - Tune Up

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Gentle tuning up of the entire body - feel soothed and refreshed!  You just need a mat, blanket and block for this practice.

Gentle & Soothing - Lymphatic Stuff

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This session targets the Lymphatic system and the glands of the upper body. You will need a mat, block and blanket.

Gentle|Soothing - Psoas, Low Back, Hips & Shoulders

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In this session we are helping to create the causes and conditions for balance and calm in the body. Focusing on the psoas, the low back, hips and shoulders allows us to return to the integrity of our alignment - releasing the environmental things that take us out of alignment - stress, sitting, inactivity and stress. Did I mention stress?  For this practice you will need a mat, a block or two if you have two, a blanket/beach towel and a chair or table - something about hip height to stabilize you in a series of poses.  

Pause & Soften - Supported Seated Forward Fold

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In this Basic Breathing Session we practice finding the breath, enhancing the breath, managing the breath and resting in the breath.  Enhancing the breath will come in handy for more exerted practices, while managing the breath will assist you in finding balance to energize or to calm down.  You just need something sturdy and comfortable to sit on in this practice - a blanket folded or a block will do. Have a yoga mat to relax on at the end when we rest.

Breathing Practice - 4 Part Soothing Breath

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In this breathing practice you will find solace and peace in the breath. For this practice you will simply need something to sit on that allows your hips to be higher than your knees and your spine supported.

Peaceful Soothing Calming Breath Practice

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In this Express session, we practice breathing that will facilitate calming and soothing your body, energy, emotions and thoughts.

Do this as a stand alone session or pair it with another express class. It's a great way to build your own custom practice.

For this practice, you will need comfortable support to sit in good alignment.  If you choose to do a restorative pose after - like legs up the wall - you will need a wall! (duh) and if you choose a traditional savasana, you may want a blanket or two to cover you and maybe as support under the spine or under the knees to support the hips and spine. 

The Principles of Balancing

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In this session we practice the principles of balancing. The pillars of balance are Breath (deep, even breathing steadies the mind), Gaze/Dristi (where you look influences the mind) and Feeling your Whole Body in the pose.  We take the principles into iconic yoga balancing postures: Tree, Warrior 3, Eagle, Balancing Half Moon. For this practice, please have wall space and a chair.  You actually won't need your yoga mat for most of this practice, but will want it at the end, plus any comfort props to feel completely released into gravity in Savasana.

Cracking Open The Shell - Making Room For Ease

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ISometimes we armor up with al the stress in the world and in our lives. It's time to create some space to breathe into the body. Let's crack the shell and see if we can make some room to bring in some ease. This is a gentle stretch for the legs with some mindful breathing.  We finish with a Nidra of sorts. All you need is a mat and a chair or whatever you have handy like a coffee table or the front of your couch.  I was joined today by a special mystery guest - so nice to have a person in the room - socially distanced of course!  

Creating Shoulder Stability

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This session falls into many categories - perfect for those wanting to build shoulder integrity. Perfect for those in the healing process from shoulder injuries/disfunction and perfect for those who carry tension in the upper back. Drop those burdens and get into your shoulders with your deep breath.  Grab a chair and a mat. If you have small hand weights ( 1, 2 or 3lbs) great, if not grab a couple of cans from the pantry or imagine weight and resistance in the shoulder vinyasas.  

Principles of Back Bending

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In this session we explore how to safely and effectively back bend. It should also be noted that back bending is also heart opening. We need back bending to counterbalance all the sitting we do as modern humans.  

Yoga for the Pelvis, Hips and Low Back

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In this session, we are paying attention to the pelvis, the hips and the low back. For this session you will need a mat, a blanket and a chair.

Calming the Body

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This session is a gentle way to bring soothing energy to all parts of the body. We start with a calming visualization of releasing tension from the body and then, with attention on the breath, we move systematically through the body with gentle movements. For this session you will need a mat, a blanket, 2 pillows, a belt and a block.

Seated Poses - Principles and Practices

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This session focuses on the principles and practices of seated poses. We focus on 5 fundamental seated poses - Sukkasana (Easy Seated Pose), Dandasana (Staff Pose), Pachmittanasana (Seated Forward Fold) and Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose).  Great for beginners, but those who have been practicing in the wild will get something out of this too.  You need a blanket and a block for this practice. Have a seat!

Gentle & Soothing Yoga for Grief

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All things are subject to change, so we must learn let go of things, people, relationships, ideas, ways of moving through the day.  When we do so we experience loss...loss has an emotion - grief. This session is to let your grief unwind its bind around your heart to give you room to enjoy the essential energy of what you miss. Grief is the holding onto what cannot be held. Nothing is permanent so anything we hold onto is prone to grief. Even the tough stuff we may not necessarily like, like grudges and shame, need to be  released.  This session gives you some breathing, asana and meditative yin/restorative poses to practice letting go.  You will need a mat, a couple blankets/beach towels and a couple blocks. It is helpful to have some sturdy pillows too - go grab them off the sofa or your bed.  Make sure you feel comfortable and comforted. Peace.

Functional Yoga - Good Breathing

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This class shows you some functional breathing that will help you through allergy season. This practice restores energy and will leave you feeling deeply rested and reset! You will need a mat, block and blanket for this practice. A bolster is a nice to have, but you can make one from cushions and beach towels if need be. You will want some wall space too.  Enjoy!

Soothing Yoga - Breathing to Relieve Anxiety

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This session is great to assist in lessening anxiety. Breathing is the magic potion that helps us bring a balance to body and mind and nervous system. In this practice we do some breathing practices and some deeply relaxing restorative poses that help us open up to effective breathing. For this practice you will need a mat, blanket, block and a bolster. If no bolster - craft some bolsters out of cushions and pillows. No Worries! Enjoy!

Soothing Yoga - Bed Med:Restoratives

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Soothing Yoga is going to Namaste In Bed in this session.  Bed Med and some restorative poses are the focus of this session. It is recommended that you try one of our guided meditation audio files at the bottom of the Virtual Yoga Room page.  Relax and enjoy!

Functional Recruit the Glutes

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This functional class will engage your Glutes or the muscles we sit on while we watch Netflix!  The Glutes support your low back and your knees. This work will help you get stronger and feel better in your low back and knees.

For this practice you will need a yoga mat, blanket, tennis ball/lacross ball/foam roller, and maybe a chair or wall space.

Functional Yoga - Low Back & Sciatica Relief

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I'm hearing that a lot of us are taking care of our backs these days - a change in our routines, stress and fear all can take a toll on our backs and if we have had sciatica in the past, all the more reason to do some daily preventative moves and poses.  In the mix today are 6 different poses we should do daily to create happiness in our low backs!  Enjoy!

Soothing Yoga - Grounded and  Flexible

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In this Soothing Yoga session, we will focus on being grounded and flexible in our ability to find a sense of centered balance. Things will snag us, yet we can notice that and still remain calm. When we can see what is knocking us out of equanimity, we can work with it. We'll also take charge of our own happiness.  The session concludes with a guided meditation and a mini yoga nidra for deep relaxation.  You will need a yoga mat, a blanket/throw, a block and some throw pillows. Enjoy!

Soothing Yoga Part 1

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This video is in 2 parts (long story).  In the first part we arrive and get settled with some breath awareness and gentle movement to let go of tension and stress manifesting in the physical body. We start our restorative practice then with a supported, seated forward fold.  So gather up the throw pillows and blankets and meet us on your yoga mat.

Soothing Yoga Part 2

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In Part 2 we relax in reclining butterfly pose and then transition into a peaceful, supported savasana. You can just let the video end and stay in savanna as long as you like.  Be free!

Functional Yoga Part 1

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The Young and Restless...Legs

In part one we address the energy of the legs with some self massage and yummy stretches. But wait...there's more - the video cut out and we had to process the class in two parts. Be sure to go right to part 2!

Functional Yoga Part 2

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The Young and the Restless...Legs 

In part 2 of this class we finish stretching and do gentle inversions before resting at the end in a relaxing savasana.  MMMM. Enjoy!