This class is focused on helping you to work on safely moving into more complex forward folds. You will be led into postures that warm you up and are the most accessible versions of forward folds to more difficult and advanced versions of forward folds. We also explore the concept of mindfulness as we work with understanding … Continued
The concept of the “core” is often used to address safety and strength of our body, but what is the mysterious “core”? In Yoga the core is taught through the concept of the bandhas, or locks. It is these locks that stabilize and protect our body as we move. In this class, Marlysa explores the engagement of … Continued
Practice the primary series as it is taught by Sharath Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore. Attend a primary series led class anywhere in the world and an authorized teacher will guide the group in the same breath rhythm, completing sun salutations, the standing sequence, the 41 asanas of the primary series linked … Continued
In this Practice Tutorial, Marlysa covers the basic actions needed to prepare the body for forward bends and working towards deeper forward folds. This includes learning how to move the pelvis, hips and spine in relationship to each other to stretch safely, as well as working with beginning and warm up postures to help the … Continued
To be a Warrior means to be authentic in everything we do in life. The Peaceful Warrior practice helps us to connect to the light inside us and be able to shine that light into every action, and every relationship with every word we say. This practice offers a gentle flow, focusing on forward bends … Continued
This well-rounded Vinyasa flow practice will touch all parts of your body. This is a strong and balanced practice of side stretches, twists, hip openers, backbends, forward bends, and core work that will make you feel open, grounded and centered when finished.
Ever feel like your hamstrings are hopelessly tight and that you’ll never be able to do the splits, much less touch your toes without bending the knees? This class will focus on lengthening those tight hamstrings, and at the same time, we learn how to angle our folds to put less pressure around the lower … Continued
End your day with this quieting Level 1/2 class that highlights forward folds. This 60-minute, level 1/2 class takes you through a nice warm-up and modified Surya Namaskar to standing poses and finally forward folds, which for many elicit an introspective quieting state of mind. For those with tight hamstrings, props, clear instructions and anatomical … Continued