The deepest tissues in the wrist form the capsule of the joint, and capsule space is needed for all wrist movements. In this class, we focus on the tissues that tilt the wrist, stabilizing the sides of the wrist and forearm. We work on waking up these tissues and bringing awareness to that area w...

This class breaks down the difference between flexibility and mobility, applying both concepts to the outer hips. After a familiar standing pose warm up, this class moves towards eka pada galavasana (flying pigeon), building on work in bakasana (crow pose). It ends with a brief, seated cool down ...

Shoulder Internal rotation is the action of rotating the arm bone in and down, it helps you reach behind you or push forward. This class focuses on increasing range of motion, opening space in the joint capsule, the deepest layer of tissue surrounding the joint, and creating structure at the end ...

While many basics practices focus on learning something new, this practice keeps moving with simple, most likely familiar poses. We start with sun salutations, including lunging and side stretching, and end with twists. Have a blanket or towel, and two optional yoga blocks.

Hold a high vision and work towards it in consistent, small actions. This full spectrum practice leans towards backbends, prepping for urdhva dhanurasana (upward facing bow) and ustrasana (camel pose) with spinal opening and quad stretches. The full cool down includes twists, forward folds and hi...

When we garland familiar poses together in a new way, the fresh transitions give information about even the most well known postures. This accessible, all levels practice progresses through a standing pose sequence, includes a couple accessible backbends, and ends with seated twists and hip opene...

This basics practice breaks down king cobra, one of my favorite belly-down backbends that doesn’t get enough love! The energetic boost from backbends can often be felt after doing the pose, so we will focus on the information and sensation in the after space. Physically, we will open the spine, s...

This practice is very similar to my personal morning practice these days. The sequence is based around the progression of the warrior poses, but contains additional poses that stretch and awaken the entire body. You may want a strap, block, and blanket for some poses.

This basics practice breaks down the actions required for a healthy and productive experience in standing split, or standing L pose. This pose can be an afterthought in all levels classes, so this practice makes sure that when it shows up for you, you are prepared. Hamstrings that are stretching ...

Shoulder ABduction in the action of moving the arms away from the midline, or opening them up for a big hug! This movement can be limited by weakness in the back of the shoulder or tightness in the large muscles of the chest. Strengthening the front of the chest at the end range will create more ...

This 45 minute basics practice was developed to accommodate healing from a foot injury while still offering full spectrum mobility and strength, so no poses are practiced standing or with any intense stretch on the feet (although there are some low lunges with one knee down on the floor!). There ...

Sometimes a 45 minute practice really hits the spot! This class focuses on opening the front body, including the chest, front shoulder and the abdominal wall. Practice begins with a familiar, accessible standing flow and progresses to deep chest and shoulder opening, closing with supine twists.

The word mantra is made of the Sanskrit roots 'tra' (to travel or traverse) and 'manas' (which is one of the words for mind, but it also used for heart), and so one interpretation of it can be 'traversing the mind and heart.' Indeed, voice moves from the throat and so connects the head and the he...

In this practice we will prepare and break down ardha hanumanasana, or half split. We focus on how to engage the muscles properly so as not to injure or overstretch, and end with a few cooling poses before savasana. Have a blanket and two blocks (one block will also work, but two is better if you...

Ankle Dorsiflexion is the action that brings the top of the foot towards the shin or pulls the knees over the toes. Good dorsiflexion allows us to pull ourselves deep into a squat and sets up the late stance of gait, propelling us forward.

These muscles (primarily tibialis anterior) are on the ...

This restorative practice focuses on the basics of restorative as well as the concept of simplicity. Have two pillows and a blanket for this gentle practice!

Fun fact: knees rotate! This often overlooked and under trained action is crucial for health and movement capabilities of the lower limbs. It's a key to unlocking tight ankles and hamstrings, and is a game changer for sports that require quick changes of direction. Keep your knees happy and stron...

Humans are one of the few mammals with a laterally oriented shoulder, this gives us the ability to have a huge range of motion, and as the shoulders capsular function rotation is the base of all that movement. Whether you're throwing, swimming, or just digging in the garden the movements from ext...

Your feet are a primary sense organ for telling your brain what is happening on the ground below you. Everything that happens there reverberates up the kinetic chain, so any lack of mobility or stability here can affect the rest of the body.

This mobility class works on rotation and dorsiflexi...

This basics practice focuses on opening up the shoulders and hips in as many planes of movement as possible! Have a blanket and a strap.

Our lives are very linear, so it makes sense that many of us lack end range rotation, in this class we will work on restoring some of that rotations to create more mobile hips

This practice gets warm quick and goes through multiple verisons of side plank, heading towards one legged side plank, ending with a gentle cool down series. Have a blanket for your knees!

Whether you're trying to flip over from downward dog, or turn the hand forward in Half Frog, happy shoulders need a lot of rotation to move through their ranges of motion. In this class we will build rotational strength and capacity in our shoulder capsule!

This class focuses on opening up the parts of the body that tend to get tight during pregnancy and strengthening the arms to help prepare you to carry all of the things - baby, diaper bag, car seat, etc. Make sure you have water nearby and listen to your body - rest and modify as needed.

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