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Warrior core workout – 15 minute yoga class for abs

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Last month I released a video all about modifications and variations for warrior 3. Doing reclined warrior 3 reminded me that to use this variation in my virtual yoga core class recently. And, like a dog with a bone I just couldn't let it go. I made a mini version of the class for all the ab lovers out there. So, here it is. The warrior core workout. While this warrior core workout focuses on reclined virabhradrasana 3, I sprinkled in a little hip and glute work too. Because why should …

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How to use a yoga wedge

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When I started teaching private yoga clients one thing I invested in was a yoga wedge. It's a yoga prop that helps provide stability and assistance in poses. Helping you find peace in the pose. Enabling you stay there longer. Today I want to share why wedges are important, benefits and how to use a yoga wedge in your home practice. I keep saying it, but I am "all-in" on content creation, including video! Here's a 5 minute video explaining everything in this post. Plus, stay tuned for the …

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Stability Ball Core Workout for all levels

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Stability balls are such a fun piece of equipment to use for workouts. They work strength, balance, stabilization and so much more. Used correctly they can give a total body workout. However, let's focus on 9 exercises for a stability ball core workout. This workout has different variations for beginners and advanced participants. Choose a level that works for you. Don't over do it to begin with, start slow. Progress over time. If you haven't used these balls before they are SUPER fun. …

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Shoulder mobility yoga, 15 Minute Eagle Pose Sequence

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This month for my Patreon supporters I created a 60 minute yoga class focused around Eagle pose. What I discovered in one hour is I can either focus on legs or arms. In the full class I broke down the leg variations, and decided to do a bonus piece of content on shoulder mobility yoga. You see it's easy to get carried away when creating content you're passionate about. And, the next thing you know is your blog post is 5000 words and a video is 2 hours long! I'm learning how to chunk the …

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Ankle Mobility Yoga – 2 exercises for tight shin muscles

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Having a Patreon community allows me the opportunity to help with what people need. Rather than guessing what issues people are struggling, I ask for feedback. One query I got recently was for ankle mobility yoga. "Could you make a quick video that shows some good stretches for the ankles and the top part of the feet?". Well of course! Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links. So specifically the person asked about child's pose and hero's pose where the tops of the feet and …

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