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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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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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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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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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Slow Sun Salutation for Beginners – 15 Min Class

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This 15-minute class is a gentle and slow sun salutation for beginners. Why make this? Because many people hear sun salutations and they think it's fast, furious, and far too advanced for them. So let's look at ways to put the ease back into your practice with modifications and variations. Join me for a slow, easy introduction to sun salutations. 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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Office chair yoga for lower back pain 10 min class

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During the pandemic, I spent a lot of time creating online content. Including videos, blog posts, coloring pages, and other printables. This means more time spent on the computer writing, editing videos, and creating in Inkscape. As such my back gets a little 'tweaky'. So I figured I'd share this quick office chair yoga for lower back pain routine I do to offset all the sitting. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add …

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Are you sure you have tight hamstrings? Do this quick test to check!

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The most common request I get in classes, and from clients, is "can we work on stretching tight hamstrings?". While I'm willing to work on hamstrings many times people THINK they have tight hamstrings when they actually don't. What they are doing, is blaming their hamstrings for tightness elsewhere. How can we know the difference? With this simple test! 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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Three Legged Dog Hip Opener Gentle Yoga Flow

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If tight hamstrings are the most common area I get asked to work on, hip openers are the second. Seriously, not kidding. Hamstrings and hips, closely followed by shoulders. There are so many ways to release muscles, stretch, and gain flexibility but for hips, my favorite is a three legged dog hip opener. Doing this as a short 15-minute gentle slow flow makes it something you can add to your workout routine. Or, simply slot into your busy day. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you …

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