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Style: Gentle Hatha

This class is dedicated to a classic, the hips!! Through a balance of standing, seated, supine & prone postures, we will connect deeper to this essential joint.

Props: a strap & a couple of blankets

Style: Restorative

Ahhhh, let’s do some extra gentle restorative yoga! This class will stay low to the ground & ultra-supported in shapes to soothe the mind and nervous system.

Props: 2 blocks, a strap long enough to loop, a bolster, & lots of blankets

Style: Gentle Hatha

Twists!! This class will stretch out some deep muscles & fascia, help reset the nervous system and also help detoxify the body with some twisting.

Props: a block & a blanket

Style: Gentle Hatha

Todays class will focus on a commonly requested area, the hips! They can always use some TLC, but especially in the winter months, it’s common to have extra tension in ‘em. Let’s loosen up together!

Props: a strap, 2 blocks, something to kneel on & optional fuzzy dog for moral support!

Style: Gentle Hatha

Let’s get into those often overlooked sides of the torso, commonly referred to in yoga as the “side bodies.” In this class will focus on relating to, stretching & strengthening the side bodies, feeling their connection and function in everyday movement.

Props: a strap, option block or two & comfy things to sit on

Style: Gentle Hatha

This gentle yoga class gives some special attention to the often overlooked heros: hands & feet!!

Props: something comfy to sit on, a strap, a block & a clear chunk of wall

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class will give some extra gentle love & stretching of the neck & shoulders – a common area of tension on us all.

Props: a strap & two blankets

Style: Gentle Hatha

This foot-free yoga sequence specifically omits weight bearing of the feet. Great for days when feet hurt or maybe while you’re healing a broken foot. Note that this is still a movement class, not completely restorative or chair yoga – the ability to get up and down gently from a chair is part of this sequence.

Props: something cozy to sit on for the floor (blankets, cushion, etc) & a chair

Style: Gentle Hatha

By popular request, today’s class will bring in some more twisting. Twists are always great to reset the system & ring it all out; e.g. after a big meal!

Props: 2 blocks & something to sit on

Style: Restorative

If you happen to be having a heavy week, this might be the right class to help feel a little lighter. Heres some extra gentle movement to support low energy; get into your comfiest clothes, fuzziest socks & join me at the wall.

props: the wall & several blankets & bolsters

Style: Gentle Hatha

Don’t skip leg day! In this class we will dedicate our attention to stretching and strengthening the legs. Did you know that tension in the legs can cause back pain?!

Props: 2 blocks & a strap

Style: Gentle Hatha

Fulfilling many request for spine care & tending to my own herniated discs, this class will focus on extra gentle movement and gentle strengthening of the spine.

Props: a bolster, a strap & something easy to sit on – even a chair if needed

Style: Restorative

Here’s some extra gentle low back love. Grab all your cozy props & even your fuzzy dog & join me for a class focused on slow movement to open up the back.

Props: 2 bolsters, a strap & lots of blankets!

Style: Vinyasa

Let’s give the low back some love in a 60minute vinyasa class. This sequence moves at a faster pace, so listen to your body & make it yours. Bonus: my assistant teacher, Val, will demo the perfect downward dog.

Props: 2 blocks, a strap & something to kneel on

Style: Gentle Hatha

This one’s dedicated to the core! Keeping the center of our body strong and stable is essential to our overall health. Let’s have some fun with it!

Props: 2 blocks, something comfy to sit on & a chunk of wall or stable chair for balance & support

Style: Gentle Hatha

Let’s take 15 minutes to loosen the low back *chef’s kiss* This short & sweet practice will be done from table top & supine positions, letting the spine move freely through bending, flexing & twisting.

Props: Something comfy to kneel on & a strap

Style: Gentle Hatha

In this short sequence we will stretch into the spine & side bodies with a progression from seated to kneeling to standing. Bring in any props that help you feel comfy on the floor & let’s get moving!

Props: Something comfy to sit & kneel on

Style: Gentle Hatha

This awesome yoga class is focused on stretching out the calves & hamstrings. Did you know that tight hamstrings can cause low back pain?

Props: 2 blocks, a strap & something to elevate your hands for an extra comfy down dog i.e blocks, a chair, a counter top or the wall

Style: Gentle Hatha

Let’s bring some attention & some intention into our neck & shoulders. This 15minute practice is slow, accessible & sequenced to be done from a comfortable seat.

Props: a comfortable seat on the floor or a chair

Style: Gentle Hatha

We could all use a little stronger hips, so join me for this short movement practice to focus on strengthening & stabilizing the hips.

Note that this sequence is from a kneeling position, if your knees don’t feel their best today, consider switching to one of the other “hips” classes in the library.

Props: 2 blocks & something to kneel on (blanket or knee pad)

Style: Gentle Hatha

This 60-minute Gentle Yoga class is focused on building the strength for better posture.

Props: a strap, 2 blocks & something comfy to sit on

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class will help build better balance – a super useful life skill we all need, always! It’s a little more physically challenging, so do what you can & be good to yourself!

Props: A clear chunk of wall, something to kneel on and maybe two blocks.

Style: Gentle Hatha

Welcome to an hour of gratitude! In this class we will open the chest & upper back (thereby the heart) to feel a deeper sense of connection & appreciation for all that we are.

Props: 2 blocks, a bolster & something to sit on

Style: Gentle Hatha

Join me for a class dedicated to the hips & hamstrings! We will stretch them & strengthen them together.

Props: 2 blocks, a strap & something cozy to sit on

Style: Restorative

Let’s do a short restorative practice utilizing the wall – one of the most grounding & stable props there is!

Props: A clear chunk of wall & a strap. PS anything to make you comfy while laying on the floor – maybe a blanket for the hips or head, layers, fuzzy socks, or a fuzzy dog!

Style: Restorative

Inspired by some heavy lifting; this practice will gently stretch the neck, shoulders, upper and mid-back. Staying low to the ground, this will be an extra gentle semi-restorative practice.

Props: All things cozy! Layer up your mat, have some extra blankets, pillows & even blocks and bolsters if you have one. Get as cozy you can on the floor.

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class spends 45 minutes lengthening & strengthening the spine & side bodies. Get ready to feel taller!

Props: 2 blocks and something to kneel/sit on

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class digs into stretching and strengthening an essential: the legs!

Props: Something to kneel on, 2 blocks & a strap

Style: Gentle Hatha

This gentle sequence is dedicated to the low back & to my mom, who requested it specifically! Let’s bring some ease & reset to this common area of tension.

Props: a block and a strap that is long enough to make into a loop

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class is dedicated to conditioning and stretching the arches, ankles & calves – with a flare (pun intended) for plantar fasciitis.

Props: one fuzzy dog, 2 blocks, a strap & something cozy to sit/kneel on

Style: Restorative

Join me for a gentle/restorative practice to stretch the spine. Creating space between the vertebrae (axial traction) can help relieve a myriad of back issues & the coolest part is that you can create it yourself!

Props: 2 blocks and a bolster

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class will have us up and moving, strengthening the low back. Remember to take your time & be good to yourself. A strong back is a happy back!

Props: 2 blocks and something to pad your knees & seat

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class is dedicated to my fellow gardeners; an opportunity to release some common tensions that you may be feeling early summer after hours of digging in the dirt. Gardener or not, you’re bound to feel better after this practice

Props: 2 blocks, a strap & a blanket

Style: Gentle Hatha

Embrace the wobble! Here’s a gentle yoga practice focused on building more stability; In body, mind & energy!

Props: the wall, two blocks & something to kneel on if you like

Style: Gentle Hatha

Lets twist it out! Twists help us physically and mentally let go of things we don’t need- old cells, used oxygen & old energy; helping make space for the new. Enjoy this gentle reset!

Props: one block & one blanket

Style: Gentle Hatha

This gentle practice will put a little extra emphasis on forward bending. Forward bends are not only in our everyday movement patterns, but they help to compress the abdomen & diaphragm for internal resiliency as well! So functional!!

Props: 2 blocks & optional padding for your seat and knees

Style: Gentle Hatha

Let’s spend some dedicated time to lengthen, strengthen & connect to the hamstrings & low back! Two common areas of tension that work in tandem with each other.

Props: a bolster & something to cushion your knees

Style: Gentle Hatha

This class is tailored to something we all desire: better sleep. A great gentle movement practice before bed to help wind down the nervous system and clear the mind. Sleep well!

Props: a bolster, a blanket & a wall or chair

Style: Gentle Hatha

This practice will focus on strengthening the bones & joints. With a few more standing postures, be sure to move at your own pace and if balance is a concern- have the wall or a chair handy!

Props: 2 blocks

Style: Gentle Hatha

This gentle yoga practice will help gain some access & awareness of the side-bodies, the unsung supports to good posture!

Props: 2 blocks & something to sit on easily (e.g. blocks, blankets or a chair)

Style: Gentle Hatha

Today’s yoga sequence is crafted to soothe and stretch the neck & shoulders, a common area of tension on us all! We will take it easy in this slower moving, low to the ground class.

Props: a strap & a blanket

Style: Gentle Hatha

Let your low back have some love & loosening in this next hour of movement. This sequence is particularly good for a day when you want to get moving, but don’t want to do a bunch of standing postures.

Props: 2 blocks, a strap & optional blanket

Style: Gentle Hatha

We love yoga’s ability to get us in touch with our nervous system. The more we practice, the more we seem to develop a superpower of staying calm under stress. Let’s practice strengthening our connection to the parasympathetic nervous system with this class.

Props: 2 blocks, a strap & a kneepad if you desire

Style: Gentle Hatha

This gentle class will help to loosen neck & shoulder tension. We will stay low to the floor and find several seated, supine & tabletop shapes. This sequence is low impact, but not fully restorative.

Props: 2 blankets

Style: Gentle Hatha

Lets spend the next 30min giving some love to the low back. This short sequence will help stretch out this common area of tension & will also build some strength to support it when you step off the mat.

Props: 2 blocks & something to kneel on

Style: Gentle Hatha

We are one short half-hour away from better balance! In this gentle practice we will foster this very beneficial life skill through a variety of shapes. This class includes some kneeling & standing balance postures – you can always practice close to a chunk of wall or chair for extra stability.

Props: maybe a blanket to pad the floor

Style: Gentle Hatha

It’s all for the hips! Let’s increase some ROM (range of motion), loosen some stiffness & likely get some strength in these babies while we are at it.

Note: there is some kneeling in this sequence – if today is not the day for your knees, suggestion to skip this particular class.

Props: 2 blankets