Considered a more advanced pose, Urdhva Dhanurasana stretches and opens the entire body, while stregthening the arms, wrists, spine, legs and abdomen. This sequence will carefully prepare you for this strong pose by opening up the shoulders and the upper back, as well as the front body. This pose especially opens up the quadriceps and … Continued
Develop a greater sense of ease and groundedness through this gentle mindful yoga practice with Richard Miller.
Backbends are essential for counteracting long hours of sitting, but if done incorrectly they can place stress on the spine. This class focuses on the actions needed for healthy back bends. A healthy back bend is one that cultivates an increased mobility in the upper back without compressing the low back. We’ll also work to … Continued
Tap in to your energetic body with this practice centered around Tantric principles and techniques. Whether you are new to tantra, or looking to reinforce basic principles, this accessible practice with Katie Silcox will take you through asanas, bandhas, and finally mudras, for a well-rounded tantric practice. Focused on upward and inward movement, this sequence … Continued
This three-part class series is designed to develop strength, flexibility and intelligence in each of the areas that are crucial to a healthy and rich backbending practice. In this first class, our focus is on cultivating shoulder mobility and stability.
Looking for a little backbending? This class will introduce the first portion of the intermediate series, with a fun and detailed focus on the mechanics of backbending in Ashtanga yoga. Get warm with Sun Salutations and the standing sequence, then flow in and out of yoga postures like Salabasana, Ustrasana, and Urdhva Dhanurasana. Cool down … Continued
While we focus a lot on the hip flexors in yoga, we rarely hear about the hip extensors. But the action and strength of the hip extensors (particularly gluteus maximus) are vitally important in certain poses, particularly backbends. In this 40-minute class, Julie guides us through a practice showing how to strengthen the hip extensors and … Continued
In this 60-minute class, Julie guides us through a heart-opening sequence that culminates in Ustrasasana, Camel Pose. We will work on opening the front of the shoulders, the hip flexors, and stretching the quads as part of preparing the body for full Camel Pose. This is also an excellent class for improving posture and counteracting the … Continued
An alignment based beginner level flow introducing simple twists and backbends to improve spinal health. This class will teach important alignment concepts for protecting the lower back while opening and strengthening the spine.
An integral part of yoga, backbends open the chest, increase spinal flexibility and strength, and stimulate digestion, in addition to many other benefits. This simple backbend practice builds towards Ustrasana, or Camel pose, through a sequence that will also release tension in the hip flexors.
This class is designed to bring you back to a state of oneness, or Samadhi, through the following three segments: 1) a powerful alignment based flow series, which helps to clear out the impurities trapped in the physical body, 2) restorative and Yin postures to help calm the nervous system and quiet the mind, and 3) … Continued
When we work on moving through transitions gracefully, it creates a suppleness in body and mind that encourages opening and relaxation.This backbending flow class sequence will open your heart, lift your spirit and soften your edges.