This gentle practice focuses on grounding, in this case meaning relaxing or resting into the lower body so that the upper body doesn’t have to grip so much. We do some low lunging and some table top, but move slowly to explore this concept in various poses. Have two thick blankets.

When we ride a bicycle, we create strength and also tightness in our front body. This efficient practice targets the muscles overused on the bicycle, and also diversifies thigh and pelvic movement to create more balanced, holistic strength. Not a cyclist? This is also a great practice after runni...

This quick foundations practice focuses on gentle opening stretches for the shoulders, neck, and upper back. Have a strap and a blanket.

Our two main reasons for practice, cit (insight or awareness) and ananda (bliss) work together to keep us motivated on the mat. This efficient practice centers hip mobility with accessible rotation work, prep for skandasana (side lunge), and supine hip openers to close. Two blocks could be helpful.