We are the result of our ancestors hopes, dreams, choices, and deep abiding love. Connecting to that energy, asking for support and messages, forgiving and healing can be powerful in moving forward in our lives. Join me for this guided visualization meditation as I take you on a short journey t...

Every baby bird knows that s/he needs to build strength and mobility his/her wings PRIOR to flight. The human "wings" are no different. If you are someone who uses your arms a lot, suffers from wrist pain or weakness or is interested in building strength in your "wings" for arm balances - this ...

Today's Yin AM practice focuses on the hamstrings. Sometimes, what feels like hamstring tightness can be calves or lower back or some blend of all three. In this practice we use long holds to release and open all three of these areas finding more mobility, flexibility and comfort. Use in the m...

Over 31 million Americans have back pain at one time or another in their lives. Many of us suffer from chronic back and sciatic pain. In this 70 minute Restorative Yoga practice we take our time as we focus on the lower back and hips to open, release, relax and relieve back and sciatica pain. ...

Where's your piriformis? What is it? The piriformis is a muscle that helps with rotating your leg outward and it lies across the bum area (ever feel that tender spot in the center of your glutes?). For many people, this area is quite tender and sore and can often be directly related to back pa...

The Full Moon is the peak of our energy in the lunar cycle. We feel more socially extroverted, more assertive, more outwardly connected.

This is a wonderful time to explore your energy as well as the fullness of this lunar cycle. Looking back at the month with gratitude for all that has tra...

Living with digestive issues is no easy thing and if you have had a recent bout of digestive illness (food poisoning, stomach flu, etc.) then you know how much you need to bring balance to your system now. This practice is a gentle, kind and supportive practice to help reset your digestion softl...

Metal - autumn time. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Autumn is the time of the element Metal (lungs/large intestines). This is the time when we begin to truly turn inward and become more introspective as our energy shifts for the season. The area we are focusing on is the upper chest/back/a...

Core is more than just a six pack - core is 3 dimensional with a top and bottom...like a canister! Our core does so much for us and in order to keep a strong lower back, healthy side body, and be mobile - we need to work with all aspects of the core.

In this practice we will focus on the co...

Long held poses, full support, attention to your breath - this is what makes Soulful Rest bring you back to center. Relax and let the poses do all the work in this Restorative Yoga practice.

Poem by Danna Faulds "Truth Leads"

Props: 2 blocks, 2-3 blankets or towels, 1 bolster or pillows

Per request, this is a mid back and shoulder release for those sore, tight and tense areas of the shoulder blades (space around and between). Let's unwind the tension and free up this space!

Props: 1 blanket or rolled up beach towel and 2 tennis balls/acupressure balls in a sock or bag to keep...

Today's 35 minute yoga flow practice is a grounding slow flow for the entire body - staying low to the ground focusing on depth, hold and breath. Take time for yourself to move and stretch your entire body - feeling relaxed and grounded at the end.

Props: strap or belt/scarf/towel

A Yin practice focusing on opening and balancing the Stomach and Spleen Meridians which run inside the front leg and up into the abdomen through the groin and hips.. If you have been feeling frustrated or having some stomach or digestive issues, this practice might help bring balance and comfort...

Feel fatigued? Exhausted? Need a gentle, supported full body yoga practice to help restore, heal and revitalize you? Our 30 minute practice today is about helping the body settle into healing mode and letting the poses do ALL the work for YOU! Feel supported and release tension, stress and fa...

Our shoulders, upper back and chest are all tied together very closely so when we work with one, we build strength and flexibility with the others. Join me for this 20 minute yoga flow were we focus on opening our chest space as well as building strength in various poses meant to work the "whole...

Being a good ancestor means working with our own experiences, lives, emotions and also helping heal the wounds of our ancestors - those that came before us. In this practice we will be focusing on the area of the hips - from navel to mid thigh - to help release, make space, process, and allow.

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Our Crown Chakra (sahasrara) is located in the space 8-12" above the head and is related to our divine connection, universal consciousness. In this practice we use breath and the pose most recommended for this chakra along with lots of support and kitty love!

Props: 1-2 blocks or throw pillows...

In the days before and during your moon cycle, emotions are running high. You FEEL everything so much more. While many of us wish that wasn't the case, you can tap into that emotional energy, allow it to inspire your creative side, and focus it into creative outlets.

In this practice we tap ...

Sense the basic elements within each of us - plant, animal, human - connect to our interbeing through this guided visualization of the beautiful interrelation between all things on Mother Earth. A great way to develop presence and awareness...

Uncertainty isn't negative, it's what helps us ask more questions, search for more information, weigh our options with more focus. But, ultimately we do need to make a decision!

Today we are working with the Gallbladder meridian - the meridian related to decision making and the ability to make ...

Sometimes what you hips and lower back need are some TLC and this practice is definitely all about that. We use props to give us support and let the poses do ALL the work for us.

Opening and release in the hips and lower back, healing, softness, and self care are what Restorative are all ab...

Our digestion is not just about nutrition for our physical bodies but also for our minds and emotional health. Our digestive organs support immune health, a balanced nervous system, and our ability to "digest" the world around us such as thoughts, ideas, information, and emotions. It is our sec...