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Yoga Block Neck Release – Relief for Head and Neck Pain

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Recently I've found myself slumped over a computer. Either editing a video or doing taxes. As such my neck, head and shoulders are giving me some pain and tension. To counter this I do a short yoga block neck release that I thought I'd share. First, we use a yoga block and somatic movement to mobilize and stretch the neck. Then we work on exercises to help correct bad posture and avoid the computer hump"! Let me know how it goes for you! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you …

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Reclined Pigeon Pose for Beginners – 15 Minute Floor Yoga Laying Down

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This month for my Patrons we worked on standing pigeon pose. A challenging balance pose! But for our warm-up we did 15-minute floor yoga routine, that included reclined pigeon pose. This short class is based on that warm-up. These poses are all on the floor laying down. Perfect for beginners, or on those days when you just need less and more rest! 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 …

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30 minute Yogalates workout – Combining Yoga and Pilates for a Mindful Workout!

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Sharing my 30 minute yogalates workout. Typically I'm a high-energy person but somedays (ie: most of winter) I struggle. On those days I have what I call my MVW. A minimum viable workout that I do to check my workout off my to-do list. It's a more mindful exercise class that's slow and allows me to go inwards while working on maintenance without going "hard". Don't be fooled it's not 'easy'. The challenge here is staying mindful and seeing it through! If you can’t view the embedded video …

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Yoga for cold days 30-Min Slow Flow

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Ever have one of those days where it's cold out and you just wanna crawl back into bed and stay there? Sure you could do a heat-building yoga flow to shift the funky winter blues. But, there are also times when you need to embrace the snuggly cozy bundled-up feeling and need to move slower. This yoga class is the latter! Moving slow, wrapping up warm, and going with the slow sluggish Kapha energy. This 30-min yoga for cold days class is perfect for days when you just want to do less. If you …

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8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners

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As we age, balance training becomes so important. It can build strength and stability, plus it can help reduce the risk of injury from falling. One thing I love about yoga is that it's a great way to train balance. So let's discuss 8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners. From chair or wall assisted to freestanding! 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 …

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Yoga headstand bench workout 10-minute routine

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Last year I told you why I use a headstand bench as part of my yoga practice, and realized I left y'all hanging. So if you got a bench go drag it out of the closet, for this Headstand Bench Workout for Beginners. In this short 10 min core yoga practice we'll work through the basic exercises to build our core, stamina, and self-confidence when coming into inversions. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, …

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How to use a yoga bolster, 30+ Poses to Adapt Your Home Practice

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Your guide on how to use a yoga bolster. If you love supported yoga poses or restorative yoga to relax, unwind and reduce stress, a bolster is a great addition to your props. Let's discuss what a yoga bolster is and then explore 30+ poses to adapt your home practice for a little more R&R. 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, …

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20-Min Tiger Pose Yoga Flow For Beginners

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It's Chinese New Year and it's the year of the tiger. So embrace your inner tiger with this 20-min yoga class exploring Tiger Pose. It's a fun pose, and can be challenging for many beginners so we'll warm up and experience the pose gradually. 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 …

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How to do downward facing dog at the wall

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My yoga mentor used to joke that it wasn't a real yoga class until we've done downward facing dog. It's probably the most common pose in yoga. However, it's also a pose that can be challenging for many. And counterindicated for others. What do you as an alternative? Try downward facing dog at the wall! 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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