Tutorial: Variations in Arm Positions in the Cobra Pose — and Chaturanga Dandasana

Often times, having the hands as we have them in traditional cobra puts pressure on the fronts of the shoulders, irritating the biceps tendon and causing tension that rounds up into the neck. To avoid shoulder pain, neck tension, or tension in the upper back, Doug presents alternatives that can help open our shoulders as … Continued

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Strengthen and Stretch: Seated Compass

Open, twist, and strengthen your whole body (seriously) in this expertly-designed Vinyasa class from Kate Heffernan. This class will build to a challenging yoga pose called Seated Compass Pose (with modifications for the not-so-flexy.) In preparation for this pose, Kate will guide you through poses that will open the inner thighs and hamstrings, while also … Continued

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Cultivating Strength – The Lower Body

Ground into the body in this practice focusing on poses that strengthen the lower body. Most classes devote a great deal of time and energy to gaining more flexibility in the lower body, but not as much time to strengthening it. In this practice we’ll address this imbalance with a sequence designed to cultivate intelligent … Continued

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Tree Pose: Quick Tip Tutorial

Tree Pose, or Vrksasana, builds strength in the stabilizer muscles of our legs that help us keep our balance. Balance is an essential part of physical health, and becomes more important to maintain as we age. In this video, Claire gives instruction for getting into and holding Tree Pose, and also some important information on … Continued

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Fundamentals of Forward Bends

Dive into the foundations of forward bending yoga poses with master yoga teacher Natasha Rizopoulos. This practice will take you through a carefully-crafted sequence of yoga poses, designed to progressively and mindfully release the back body, allowing you to truly enjoy the benefits of these calming poses.

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Foundations of Teaching & Practicing Yoga: Fundamentals of Backbends

Designed for the beginner student, this yoga class will teach you how to practice easy back bending yoga poses. Working progressively from head to toe so each area of the body is addressed, Natasha Rizopoulos will masterfully guide you through the essentials of these energizing and strengthening poses.  

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Develop Focus and Balance: Tutorial on Half Moon Pose

Ardha Chandrasasana, or Half Moon Pose, can be a challenge, but the pose’s benefits are worth the practice and preparation. Half Moon pose developes balance, meditative-like focus, and builds stability in the hip. The pose also integrates strength and extension in the standing leg. In this tutorial, Claudine teaches you how to transition into Ardha … Continued

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Easing into Urdhva Dhanurasana

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

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