Yoga is not just a practice, it is a state of being–a state in which the agitation of the mind is resolved. Most of us live with a level of chronic tension from our thoughts, whether we are worried about the future or dissecting some comment or event from the past. This practice has been … Continued
Yoga is not just a practice, it is a state of being–a state in which the agitation of the mind is resolved. Most of us live with a level of chronic tension from our thoughts, whether we are worried about the future or dissecting some comment or event from the past. This practice has been … Continued
Release tension in the hips, shoulders and lower back as well as relax the nervous system through this mildly dynamic sequence. In this standing vinyasa practice, we will explore moving into some basic and familiar standing poses in a less familiar way–from the bottom up.
Today there are tremendous amounts of stress that each of us feel–at work, at home, traveling between, and more. As part of this, we often feel like we have limited time. The truth is, however, that by taking 20 minutes to rest and restore ourselves, we can change our perception of time and reduce our … Continued
A gentle meditative approach to a classical practice. This class uses Sun Salutations as a foundation for Body Sensing, a unique approach to yoga that places more emphasis on feeling inside the body than on the structure of the pose. By emphasising function rather than form, we become more aware of what’s going on within … Continued
Today there are tremendous amounts of stress that each of us feel–at work, at home, traveling between, and more. As part of this, we often feel like we have limited time. The truth is, however, that by taking 20 minutes to rest and restore ourselves, we can change our perception of time and reduce our … Continued
This is a practice for anyone who has trouble with weightbearing in the hands, or anyone dealing with tight fingers, wrists, and forearms (great for computer users!). Gain flexibility in the connective tissue and greater ease in any activity that puts demands on your hands.
Strength is necessary for both our health and our ability to do things we enjoy in our every day life. Overall strength keeps our joints stable, and gives us freedom to engage in a wider variety of activities without feeling drained or tired. In this video, Dr. Baxter Bell focuses on developing the strength of … Continued
In this video, Ellen Saltonstall guides you through a series of exercises that relieve pressure on the joints of the knees and feet. Using a combination of her signature Bodymind Ballwork and Yoga, Ellen shows you how to activate and lengthen the muscles that can compress the knee, ankle, and foot joints. By working through … Continued
Part 1 of Gabriel’s 2-part breath practice. Hatha yoga speaks to the solar and lunar currents that course through our body, which are nothing but the two channels of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. This series of restorative postures is taught to prepare our body and mind for the in-depth and subtle work ahead. For … Continued
Hatha yoga speaks to the solar and lunar currents that course through our body, which are nothing but the two channels of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. In this series of restorative postures we will be taught to prepare our body and mind for the in-depth and subtle work ahead. For beginners we’ll explore … Continued
Shoulder health is a key concern for yoga pracititioners. In this video, Doug teaches you how to maintain the health of your shoulders by working with your shoulder blades and arm bones to create optimal rotations. He guides you through the principles of shoulder function to open up the upper body while doing different poses and different arm positions.