In today's Yin yoga practice we focus on balancing the Liver, Bladder and Gallbladder meridians and mobilizing the connective tissue in the hips, inner & outer legs, and the entire back to release tension and bring balance to the meridian systems - preventing and relieving headaches. We also str...

Bhramari breath - or humming bee breath - is one of the most fun pranayama practices and one that can help clear the throat chakra and release tightness in the chest. I have often used this breath with children and they always love it so if you want to share this with someone - please do!

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The soothing experience of traveling all the way around your mat can be so grounding! In this short, but sweet mandala flow, we work with the breath and travel around the mat strengthening and opening the entire core. Feel a little free, a little fun and join me!

I personally LOVE backbends - the energy, the feeling of joy, the opening, the release. Yin has some great poses to help you develop and deepen your backbend practice or simply find more opening, space and comfort in your back.

In this practice we dive into opening the areas of the body mo...

One of the most often requested practices and a question I get a lot is - how do I build better balance?

Balance is a confluence of SO many aspects of your body from breath to feet planted to knees lifted to inner/outer legs engaged to core and more. The best way to build balance? Practice b...

Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your care. Thank you for your compassion. Thank you for taking such good care of us...

To all of the medical personnel, first responders, firefighters, emergency care personnel - this is for YOU. Full body practice to unwind tension, release tightne...

The work day is over and now comes this period of transition from work life/business to home/evening life. This can be such a challenging time as you still have the energy of the day, the thoughts, things replaying in your head while your body is tired, stuck and tense.

This practice is to he...

In this practice, we work through all aspects and areas of the outside seam of the body using focused holds and the breath. We will mobilize and strengthen the shoulders, upper back, obliques, neck, full side body and IT Bands all the way down to the toes! If you are interested in meridian work...

The Root Chakra is all about stability, grounding, focusing on what nurtures and supports you. Imagine a tree with roots below - the Root Chakra is the root system of the tree - gathering nourishment, wending through the ground to build stability for any high winds. A strong root system helps u...

In our lives there are times, situations, relationships in which we could apply a little more fierceness, kindness and wisdom. Join me in this meditation where we take a look at some instances in our life right now where being a little fiercer, being a little kinder, and/or being a little wiser ...

I remember carrying toddlers, mountains of equipment and pushing a stroller all at the same time. Each day, my back ached and my shoulders were tense and I often wondered why can't I have the energy my kids have? Well, this practice is for complete back release from the hips through the shoulde...

Ever wake up feeling a bit overwhelmed and feel as if the day is going to be a very challenging one?

I understand that feeling! But, if you have 30 minutes, I might be able to change your entire day! Restorative Yoga can bring you back to center, restore your energy and sense of peace - he...

Welcome to morning Yin Yoga practice! Practices meant to help start you day compassionate and caring, grounded and centered, and more mobile and open.

Today we are exploring the Fire element and the heart space - opening the upper back, shoulders and chest to connect to the Heart Chakra (love,...

We have all had moments of fear, insecurity and worry (and yes, worry is just fear in another form). We fear changes, events, actions and more but what is really at stake here?

I recently heard someone define fear and insecurity as a lack of self faith. This definition has changed my life.
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Tranquility is SO hard to define but when you are in a tranquil state or feel tranquility - you know it! Tranquility is unique to each one of us and is often found after the hardest, most challenging work. It is a state that resides internally - just like a secret garden that you have to scale ...

The clouds of anger flow over us and we feel it not only in our minds but in our bodies, tensing and tightening everything up and forcing us to feel reactive.
We all get angry and frustrated but what defines the situation is our choices in that moment and afterwards.

In this practice we use...

The holidays can be a time of great cheer - eating amazing foods we only eat once a year, spending time with loved ones, eating, watching football, eating. You get the idea, right? All that eating, holiday stress, eating foods rich and yummy that we eat only a few times each year can wreak havo...

Sometimes our knees can be tender, sore or we can be recovering from knee surgery or preparing for it. In this class, we use knee friendly poses without putting pressure or compression on the knees or bending past 90 degrees.

If you are pre/post surgery, please work with your PT and physician...

All of us face days where we feel sore and tired but we know if we just move a little - all while practicing self care and compassion - we could feel much, much better. This practice is all about honoring how you feel this moment while also allowing you to explore gentle, supported movements to ...

Everyone has crazy days - you know - those days filled with a ton of stuff to do, rushing from place to place, feeling pulled in a million directions.

Slowing down, paying attention to the breath, holding poses a bit longer can help slow everything down, bring you back to center, and deepen ...

Our practice today focuses on the endocrine system and specifically on the thyroid gland - working to keep it healthy and bring it back to balance. In Western medicine and yoga we work with the chest, throat and neck to bring balance to this area. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, thyroid issues...

Join me for this slow, sweet mindful full body scan and connect to every part of your body more deeply. Our bodies are the container for our innate energy and in this practice we become more fully present in the moment, and more deeply aware of our bodies.

Props: Anything you think you might n...