Back in January I presented a class at the Yoga Expo in Pasadena. It was a combination of gentle yoga movements and Somatics, that I called "Slow your roll". In a somatics yoga class, you slow down, in order to pay attention. The good news is with all the spare time I've had recently, I finally got around to recording the class for YouTube. I don't know about you but I'me slowly beginning to lose track of time. Every day slowly rolling into the next. One thing that's keeping me on track is …
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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 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, …
Adapting Yoga for Vertigo & other balance issues
Many of us are dealing with issues in our lives that impact our physical and mental wellbeing. One of those for me recently is vertigo. It's something I've dealt with for many years and flares up bigtime on occasion. Usually, my triggers are times where I'm stressed, fighting a bug, or just generally overwhelmed. I know I'm not the only person that deals with vertigo, so I figured why not share my methods of adapting yoga for vertigo. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you …
Yoga for Tight Hip Flexors – Somatic Experiencing & Release
This quick & easy somatic yoga practice requires no equipment to release tight hip flexors. Sometimes you need to stop stretching and release the tight muscles first. Using somatic exercises this short yoga for tight hip flexors routine will help your mind-body connection, so you can experience the difference before and after. 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 …
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The warrior 1 to warrior 2 transition why I don’t like it and don’t teach it
When it comes to yoga teacher training, I feel very fortunate that I learned from a team of highly skilled and evolved trainers. My lineage includes Judith Lasater and B.K.S Iyengar, and my own mentor trained in Hanna Somatics as well as yoga and other fitness modalities. As such my training is rooted in personal antomy, and somatic experiencing. One thing that has always felt 'off' to me was the warrior 1 to warrior 2 transition. It feels awkward and clunky. Through my own education and …
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Somatic Yoga for tight lats & IT band
As a personal trainer, I'd encourage my clients to do self-myofascial release (SMFR). It's a great way to release tight muscles, increase blood flow, and reduce injury. However, most people hear SMFR and think foam rolling. I've seen grown men cry rolling out tight IT bands. Well my friends there is a gentler way, the somatic way! Instead, try this 12-minute yoga for tight lats and IT bands. Stop using effort and foam rollers, and activating the sympathetic nervous system. Instead, use …