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!

Twists require length in the side body, so we'll focus on rooting down to lengthen the space from hips to armpits. We will also open the hamstrings and outer legs working up to Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana. Blocks could be helpful!

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.

Instead of trying to free ourselves from desire, yoga invites us to bring forward the deepest shringara (desire) of our hearts. Our yoga is a practice, then, of uncovering what we most want. This playful practice incorporates inversions and backbends to move towards dropping over from sirsasana (...

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!

This 25-minute practice is specifically designed to relieve discomfort from sciatica. Whether the cause of your sciatica is bulging (or herniated) discs or piriformis syndrome, this gentle practice should help you find relief.

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

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...