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.
One of the first things many students discover when they start practicing Yoga is how tight their hip flexors are. Whether the culprit is a sedentary or a very active lifestyle, this imbalance effects postures AND posture and can lead to lower back pain. In this short, focused practice we’ll start with basic anatomy and … Continued
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.
Session 3: Many people struggle with wrist pain or arm alignment in downward dog. In this session, we stretch and strengthen the arms and wrists to create a strong foundation for downward facing dog. Asanas include supine Savasana with a block between the hands, flexion work, cat-cow, child’s pose with downward facing dog arms and … Continued
We need support. If we are going to relax, support is a key element: when we feel supported, we let go. In this class, Judith and Lizzie guide you through two key supported poses (child’s pose and a twist) that will allow you to relax deeply and surrender into support. They also explain why restorative … Continued
Our core is our physical, emotional and energetic center. In this rigorous core workout, Ana takes you through some of the key core work practices of Forrest yoga. Experience just how powerful an effect deep core work can have on your overall energy level and well-being.
The muscles of the upper back root the arms to the core, and are key to counteract the forward slumping we often fall into during long seated hours in the office. In this practice, Ana introduces Kite Hawk, a wonderful pose to strengthen the shoulder and upper back muscles, inspired by the free flight of this beautiful, … Continued
Enjoy the video version of the interview here! You may also be interested in Leslie’s course Yoga for the Pelvic Floor: Keys to Lifelong Health [video:https://vimeo.com/178082510 width:600 align:left]
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
With so many of us hunched over laptops and mobile phones, the misalignment of the upper back, neck and head has become somewhat of an epidemic. In this practice, Julie Gudmestad offers up a comprehensive reminder of the natural shape the upper body is meant to take, including modifications to make the practice accessible, and crafty yoga … Continued