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 …
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Purvottanasana for beginners – modifications, variations and progressions
Recently I had a little bit of an epiphany. My brain doesn't work the "typical" way. While I personally like watching short informative videos (usually on 1.5 speed) when creating content, especially tutorials, I want to spill out EVERYTHING about the subject. Time to reign in it, with shorter and more niched content. So today we're discussing reverse purvottanasana for beginners. Just the basics modifications and progression variations. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you …
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Bird Dog Movement – Stability vs Mobility
A couple of weeks ago I did a basic tutorial on bird dog, and here we are discussing bird dog, again. This time though we're discussing the bird dog movement exercise where you extend opposite arm and leg, then draw them in towards the navel. The big question is in bird dog movement do you allow the spine to move, or keep it stable? Which variation of this yoga exercise is correct? If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? …
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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What is a yoga wall?
Recently a couple of people on YouTube and Patreon have asked me about the wall behind me in my videos. So, I figured I'd do a little yoga 101 and share the inside scoop on yoga walls. We'll discuss what is a yoga wall, why you'd want to use one and equipment, exercises and poses. Plus a couple of bonus fitness uses. Not gonna lie, I had a ton of fun making this video, although my home studio was pretty messy after with so much equipment out! If you can’t view the embedded video …
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, …
Yoga strap alternatives you can find around the house
Whenever you start a new movement practice chances are you're a little gun shy to invest money in equipment. After all who knows if you'll like it? Or if you'll still be doing it in 3 months once the "shiny syndrome" has worn off! If you're a beginner at yoga and in need of some yoga strap alternatives, I am here to help. I did a quick 10-minute search around the house and found these items to use in a pinch in your practice. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view …
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Strength and Stability Kamagon Ball Exercises for a Mindful Workout
Something a bit different today, or more like a blast from the past. This is a short mindful workout using kamagon ball exercises. Sometimes we workout to switch our minds off, but really we need to switch them ON and practice our focus and concentration. 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 …
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Bird dog tutorial – 3 takeaways for pose progression
Sometimes my yoga content is influenced by real life. Whether it's my own practice, questions in the comments, or like today real-life things I've seen in multiple clients recently. So today we're talking about bird dog. On the surface, it seems an easy yoga pose, but it can be challenging for beginners as we're asking for balance, strength, and stability. But for those practiced yogi's it can also be a challenge to stay focused and controlled. Particularly for the over bendy people! So let's …
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