Do you love Yoga, but also love Pilates? Well you don't have to choose between Yoga or Pilates in your next workout! Because, you can do BOTH with Yogalates. Get the benefits of strength and toning or both classes with this 15 minute Yogalates workout for beginners! All it takes is 15 minutes to build heat, strengthen, tone, and get a little challenge at the same time. There are variations for beginners in the more challenging parts. And the good news is, that you'll know those moves as …
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How to create space for yoga at home
I love to teach yoga. While it's sometimes a challenge I also try and get to one yoga class a week for my practice. However, if that fails, I also do Yoga at home. I remember as a girl getting a book about yoga from the library. Standing in my bedroom and doing the poses. And that was the beginning of my home yoga practice. My bedroom wasn't large by any means, especially with the furniture in it. But I made it work. Heck, I didn't even own a yoga mat at the time I just practice on the …
The benefits of savasana, the most important yoga pose
When I taught group fitness I was used to having people leave during (or before the stretches). However, now I teach yoga I find people fall into one of two camps. Those that only come for the savasana, [affilate link] and the ones that leave before savasana. Now this rarely happens at the Yoga Studio. But at the gym... well that's a different story. I hear all the time that people think "savasana is boring". Well, newsflash people, it's THE most important yoga pose! There are so many benefits …
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Yoga For Beginners: How to do cat cow pose
Where you're new to yoga or have some experience, welcome to the Yoga For Beginners series where I discuss the poses, technique, breath, and benefits. I decided to begin this series for many reasons, but mostly because I keep seeing the same things crop up time and time again. So I figure that I'd begin a series of yoga pose basics. In this post I want to discus how to do Cat Cow pose. Part of a warm up movement in yoga that often gets overlooked. How to Yoga Basics Video If you're an …
Mindfulness in yoga: from laying to seated
Sometimes in yoga what seems easy can actually be the most complex. Ask yourself how you get from the floor from laying down in savasana to seated poses. When asked most people will throw themselves into a ball and come up with momentum. Instead I suggest a way to add more mindfulness in yoga by exploring a different gentler option. Before I break it down here, if you're more inclined below is the video version. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay updated with the …
Yoga flow for beginners 30-minute class
Creating video content is not as easy as it seems. YouTubers make this look SO EASY! And I'm here to tell you that it isn't! But, finally, I have created a 30-minute yoga flow for beginners class. This is a great routine for anyone new to yoga, those just wanting a gentler yoga session, or anyone with a regular practice looking to slow down. Disclosure: The post contains affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission on sales made via those links. Weeks ago I actually filmed a …
Yoga Hip Flexor Strengthening for Beginners
This 12 minute somatic yoga hip flexor strengthening for beginners class uses your own body, gravity and a yoga block. If you're struggling with working your hip flexors and your core, and want a gentle strength training class this is the one for you! 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 …
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, …