In this practice we create space in the spirit of gaining perspective. Artists often take a step away from their work to grasp the entirety of their work. Non-artists alike can benefit from taking a proverbial step back and creating space or distance...
Dharma means duty or purpose. Pondering dharma is a universal struggle that we can all understand. Ya' know "What's my life's purpose? What am I doing with my life?" We unpack these ideas in the first few minutes of this practice.
Strengthening the core through the alignment principle called Kidney Loop is the physical focus of the practice.
Balance is the mid point between effort and surrender. This week, tree pose is the prism though which we explore balance. Inner and outer spiral in the legs are the main principles. I keep coming back to this class and I find something...
This technique has changed the way I move. My yoga practice has become so much stronger. And I’m pain free 99% of the time. Foundation Training isn't just for those with back pain. Many elite athletes practice the biomechanics of Foundation Training to prevent injury and promote strength. But, you don't need to be an athlete to understand the technique. Anyone can do it! In this week's practice, I’ll teach you several exercises including decompression breathing and the other core principles of Foundation Training. questions.
Be still. Breath deeply. Ask a question of your heart. Be open to receive the answer.
Meet Cat Aquaviva, the first guest teacher on my site and one of my favorite LA based yoga teachers. This 30 minute practice encapusulates much of what I love about her classes: intelligent sequencing, clear cueing, and fluid movement. It is shoulder focused which...
Allowing the breath to guide your movement is the focus of this week’s practice. It is a true vinyasa class.
In this week’s practice, we focus on two hand balancing postures: bakasana and parvritta bakasana.
When we discuss how our emotions get trapped in our tissues (our issues are in our tissues;)), the pelvis is one the the biggest receptacles for holding onto our experiences. Be patient in this practice. That patience is the key to allowing your hips to...