Wanting more open hips? Try these gentle somatic yoga hip openers for beginners. This class uses small slow movements to improve mobility and flexibility. Give it a try! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos sign up for my Patreon community. Each month we explore poses, transitions, and trouble …
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What is somatic yoga and why you should try it!
So quite often I get told that my way of teaching yoga is "different", and my answer is that I teach somatic yoga. This leads to the question "what is somatic yoga?". And that's the question we're going to dive into today and discuss in a nutshell the difference. Learning about using somatics in my yoga practice years ago was a game-changer in my own body and I hope you see and feel the benefits too! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it …
Somatic Yoga for Lower Back Pain 20-Min Class
This 20-minute somatic yoga for lower back pain class is gentle and ALL on the floor. When using somatics the movements are slow and small. This helps us connect with how our body is moving, and how it feels. Struggling with your lower back, try this class! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos …
Somatic Yoga Stretch for lats and Shoulder
Looking to improve your shoulder mobility? First, you need to discover where your tightness is, and for many, it's the lats. Explore the subtle movement of somatics in this yoga stretch for lats and shoulders. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos sign up for my Patreon community. Each month we …
Somatic Yoga Cat Cow for Lower Back Pain
I'm no stranger to back pain. While yoga can help it's important to be mindful, move slow and with intention. This 10 minute class is somatic yoga exploring cat cow for lower back pain. It's a few of the movement patterns I practice to experience where my tension is, and then work on a practice to release and stretch that area. Hope it helps give you some relief!! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember …
Somatic Yoga for Shoulders Mobility exercises using a Block
In yoga teacher training we're taught to teach from a beginners perspective. However, that's not always easy. Especially when you have an area of your body that is hypermobile, like my shoulders! But I'm hoping that this slow yoga class will be just that for beginners and advanced alike. This Somatic yoga for shoulders explores mobility exercises using a yoga block. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a …
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Somatic Yoga for Feet and Ankles using a tissue!
Recently we've been doing a lot of hiking and walking. As such my calves, ankles, and feet are a little sore. My hips too, but that's a whole other story! So I've been working on ways to improve the mobility, strength, and flexibility of my lower leg. Last week in my zoom class we worked on somatic yoga for feet and ankles, with the bonus of working the toes, and calves! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, …
Latissimus Dorsi myofascial release – the somatic yoga way!
Improving shoulder mobility is something I love to work with on my clients. Many people tend to get 'stuck' in their range of movement. Everyday habits add up! One of the issues that can cause lack of shoulder movement is tight lats. So let's look at a Latissimus Dorsi myofascial release, the somatic yoga way. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded …
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Somatic Yoga for Core Stability 15-Minute Practice
Popular core stability exercises include exercises like planks. But, what do you do if you struggle with wrist or shoulder issues in planks? You flip things upside down with this 15-minute class, somatic yoga for core stability and strength. It's all on the floor. But, don't be fooled into thinking it's easy! Are you ready for a core challenge? If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my …