Katrina Atkin

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  • 45 min all levels w/ Katrina: get into heron

    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...

  • 20 min gentle w/ Katrina: low back reset

    Our low backs often take the brunt of day to day life. This short practice aims to offer a reset by aligning the spine, and by stretching the hips and side body. Have a blanket for this practice!

  • 45 min basics w/ Katrina: get into hand-to-foot pose

    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!

  • 30 min gentle w/ Katrina: psoas (hip flexor) love

    The psoas is a fascinating muscle that has a tendency to become tight and tense. When it does, it can cause problems for the lower back and the hips. This practice contains poses intended to release and gently stretch this important muscle. We will need a block, strap, and blanket.

  • 45 min basics w/ Katrina: get into L pose

    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...

  • 20 min gentle w/ Katrina: seated stretches

    This practice consists of entirely seated stretches, for both upper and lower body. Sitting on a blanket or cushion might be helpful for some or all poses!

  • 20 min restorative w/ Katrina: at the wall

    This practice happens entirely at the wall. Have two pillows or a bolster, a blanket, and of course some wall space.

  • 30 min all levels w/ Katrina: pigeon variations

    Tight hips? This practice is for you! Start with a simple warm up and get right into hip stretches and twists, including four variations of pigeon focusing on back leg alignment. A blanket might be useful for a few kneeling poses.

  • 30 min gentle w/ Katrina: low impact sun salutations

    This gentle practice includes no full weight bearing on the hands or knees and explores modifications for sun salutations that can be used as a stand alone practice or as a modification in a basics or all levels practice. Have two blocks read to go (or an ottoman, couch, low stool, etc...).

  • 45 min restorative w/ Katrina

    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.

  • 20 min gentle w/ Katrina: neck and shoulder love

    In this short practice for sore or tight necks and shoulders, you can expect mobility movements and stretching, self-massage, and we will end with a restorative pose. Have at least one blanket, but two is ideal.

  • 45 min basics w/ Katrina: get into half moon

    This 45 minute practice sets you up for the balancing pose of half moon. We focus on the alignment of the pose from the ground up, with multiple options for different bodies. Have a block and an (optional) blanket with you!

  • 30 min restorative w/ Katrina

    This restorative practice requires a chair, a pillow, and a blanket. Start with a forward fold, followed by a hip opener, and end with legs up. Jump into something comfy and let’s relax!

  • 30 min all levels w/ Katrina: wind down and meditate

    This practice begins with soothing moon salutations which utilize low lunge and sphinx pose. Some gentle stretching is followed by a 10 minute guided meditation. Have a blanket or cushion nearby!

  • 45 min basics w/ Katrina: all the trees

    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...

  • 20 min all levels w/ Katrina: core

    Fire up your core! An abdominal focused practice - expect core planks, leg lowers, side plank, and of course boat pose! A low key practice with high key intensity.

  • 45 min basics w/ Katrina: off the knees

    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...

  • 45 min all levels w/ Katrina: get into hero's pose

    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...

  • 20 min all levels w/ Katrina: IT band love

    This brief practice starts with a short warm up, then offers a few strengthening exercises for the muscles around the IT band to avoid tightness in the future, before ending with some stretches. Please have a block and a strap.

  • 20 min restorative w/ Katrina

    This quick restorative practice includes a backbend, a twist, and ends in savasana. Have a blanket and two pillows!

  • 45 min all levels w/ Katrina: dancer to sugarcane

    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!

  • 30 min all levels w/ Katrina: all the warriors

    This short practice touches on all of the warrior poses - I, II, III, peaceful/reverse, and humble. End with a few reclined stretches to open the legs after all that lunging. Having a strap and blocks on hand!

  • 30 min all levels w/ Katrina: focus

    This practice focuses on... FOCUS! We explore looking without staring and how that can enrich our physical practice. Expect hip openers, eagle pose, and lunge to balance transitions. Have a block or blanket if you like to use them - they are not necessary!

  • 60 min basics w/ Katrina: warrior 3

    This practice focuses on the principle of Muscular Energy and the different ways it can enhance our poses. Practicing strength in the core and the legs, moving towards warrior 3. Either have blocks or be close to a wall/chair!