Heron pose is one of my favorite poses I forget to do! I love this pose, but it only feels good with a strong neutral spine, and open legs and hips. We prep with plenty of stretching to get ready for this deeper forward bend. Have a strap and a block, as well as an optional blanket for kneeling p...

Hand-to-foot pose is a balancing pose sometimes lovingly called UHP - the initials of the English transliteration of the Sanskrit name Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana. Pelvic/low back placement, foot foundation, and hamstring opening prepare for this fun pose. Have a strap with you!

This practice begins with a quick warm-up that focuses on hamstring and shoulder opening to prepare for L pose, a wonderful prep for handstand and challenging pose on it's own! We talk about healthy placement, vital concepts to think about, and how to safety transition in and out of this pose. Ha...

Chest openers, shoulder openers and smart stretches for the hip flexors prep for dwi pada viparita dandasana (upward facing backbend on the forearms) in only 45 minutes with plenty of time to cool down. This class warms up quickly with push-ups and standing poses for backbends with the arms overh...

This restorative practice focuses on getting out of the way of your breath while prioritizing kind attention to relaxing the body. Start with a hip release, followed by a twist and a heart bench backbend. End with a body scan in savasana. Have two blocks, a blanket, and a yoga strap or belt.

The muscles that move through the IT bands on the outer thighs get tight, and are easy to miss in our yoga routines. This practice targets those muscles, and includes plenty of forward folding and twisting as well. A block might be helpful!

This technical practice uses clear shoulder alignment to open the chest, spine and shoulders in backbends, especially with the arms overhead. A strap is useful if you're tighter in those areas!

This practice focuses on balance by exploring different upper body variations of tree pose. Practice the upper body positions in lunges with two feet on the floor before growing into tree. We close with gentle supine stretches. Be close to a wall or piece of furniture for balance support if you w...

A downtempo morning practice to open the body, and get ready for the day.
This entire practice is off the hands!

This full practice focuses on creating balance and mobilizing the body, moving from ground to standing and back without the use of hands. It visits ardha chandrasana (half moon) and virabhadrasana III (warrior 3).

This practice offers a full spectrum practice that avoids any kneeling poses, and talks briefly about one contributing factor to some knee pain, hyperextension. Perfect for anyone who dislikes or is unable to kneel. Have a blanket and block on hand, and maybe a strap if you use one for quad stret...

Shoulder alignment can be tricky, especially when the arms are overhead. This technical practice details healthy shoulder alignment, and moves towards urdhva dhanurasana (upward facing bow). Have a strap handy!

Low back love? Yes please! Forward folds, side bends, twists & hip flexor release designed to keep your low back healthy and happy.

Any time we step into our practice is a heroic act. In this 45 minute practice, prepare for 3 styles of hero’s pose (virasana) with ankle, hip, and quad stretches. Hero’s pose is greatly assisted by the use of props, so please have a thick blanket, a block or two, and a bolster or some fluffy pil...

Focused and efficient! Open your hips (including outer hip rotator as well as inner hip flexors) and hamstrings in this practice. Through careful, sequential sequencing the muscles of the pelvis and legs are effectively targeted.

This practice focuses on three of the component parts of backbending to help facilitate a fluent and comfortable ustrasana (camel pose) - side stretching, upper abdominal engagement, and quad/hip flexor opening. Have a blanket for kneeling if you want!

This practice warms up quickly and then prepares for the challenging transition of dancer to sugarcane. Having a block handy is super helpful for this one!

This 45 minute practice aims to stretch and strengthen the body in a variety of ways, all without any movements that bear weight on the hands and wrists. It would be excellent for anyone with active or recovering wrist or shoulder injuries. There are plenty of options for arm positions within the...

This tension releasing restorative practice starts with seated breathing and simple spinal movements before moving into fully supported, resting poses. Please have two pillows and a blanket minimum, but more props are welcome (like another blanket to cover up with, for example!).

This 45 minute restorative practice is intended to be super relaxing and comforting. We open with seated pranayama, and move into long holds in supported poses, using our all important props: two blankets and two pillows. Put on your favorite relaxing music, toss on some socks, and give yourself ...