This class focuses on both lengthening and strengthening the muscles around the hips. We’ll address actions that help to isolate the leg from the hip in order to more effectively address each area independently. Most of us spend a lot of time sitting in chairs and/or cars. This class will give you tools and poses … Continued
Hanumanasana is the pose dedicated to Lord Hanuman, who was known for his famous leap from the southern tip of India to the island of Sri Lanka. It is a challenging posture that requires flexibility in both the hamstrings and the hip flexors. This sequence is designed to deeply open up the hips as well … Continued
Yoga can be the ultimate cross-training tool for athletes, giving them the potential to take their athletic ability to the next level. This powerful sequence will work through the entire body to not only improve flexibilty and balance, but it will also help build up under-developed muscles, which in turn will create a more balanced … Continued
Many yoga practices are forward folding and backward bending. Lateral movements practiced in this sequence are also very important! Side bending is a profound way to release the diaphragm, increasing flexibility and improving breathing.
This gentle yoga class targets people with high blood pressure, who are being effectively treated and have blood pressure readings in the normal range. The practice includes breath work, along with soothing strengthening and stretching postures to help reduce stress and normalize blood pressure.
This practice focuses on correcting common muscle imbalances to prevent or relieve back pain. Julie starts with a series of gentle stretches to open the chest and increase the flexibility of the spine and pelvis. We then move into a series of soothing, restorative poses to facilitate the release of tension in the muscles of … Continued
This relaxing supine sequence will primarly focus on creating space in the hips, legs and lower back, but also addresses tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders. It can be soothing and calming for the nervous system at the end of a long stressful day–or anytime!
Improving calf flexibility is an issue for many people coming to yoga and even experienced practitioners. Tight calf muscles make it difficult to get the heels down in Downward Dog, and keep the back heel down in standing poses like Revolved Triangle, Warrior I, Parsvottanasana, etc. In this practice, Julie offers a daily routine of … Continued
When it comes to practicing yoga to regulate blood pressure, it’s not one size fits all. In this class, Dr. Baxter Bell teaches a gentle yoga practice for students with normal blood pressure, who may have a family history of hypertension as well as other risk factors, and who desire to lower the risk of … Continued
The best time to prevent high blood pressure is while your blood pressure is still normal. In this practice, Dr. Baxter Bell continues his series of practices for students at risk for developing high blood pressure.This class is for students who have been advancing in their yoga practice and have mastered much of the Part … Continued
This gentle yoga practice is for students who have a history of (or have recently been diagnosed with) high blood pressure, and whose condition has not yet been controlled with medications. Dr. Baxter Bell guides students through some basic yoga practices, with a strong emphasis on gentle moves and relaxing postures.
Sometimes when we start yoga, it may be for simple reasons like stretching our shoulders or loosening the neck. Sometimes we come to yoga for spiritual deepening. But yoga is really about connecting with ourselves in an earthy, honest way. In this playful class, we focus on the feet to ground more deeply and reconnect … Continued