In today's Yin Yoga Snack we are focusing on opening the upper back, chest and shoulders for deeper breathing, tension release and stress relief. Many of us hold a lot of tension in these areas, restricting our breath and causing tension headaches. In under 12 minutes, we unwind it all! Enjoy!

Today's yoga snack we are focusing on the ENTIRE core in under 15 minutes. The core is more than just a six pack or for pretty, the core holds us up, gives us balance, holds our organs in place, stabilizes other parts of the body and brings us overall good health. A healthy core is a strong AND...

Today we are taking a short break to open the heart and the hips - chest, shoulders, lungs, side body, hips, back. 10 minutes - two poses, some nice longer holds and focus on the breath - just what you need to feel more energy, opening and release!

Props: 1 blanket (optional) OR beach towel ...

In this 10 minute self massage practice we are focusing on massaging the entire spine, releasing tension in the back and relieving pain. Rolling out is a big part of my personal practice weekly and can take just a few minutes each day or 1-2x a week (total body - 20 mins) for overall relief, mus...

Today we are working with relieving pain and tension around the SI (sacroiliac joint) and the piriformis. Using myofascial release, we can soften the tissue around the area of pain and tightness, helping reduce gripping and formation of connective tissue tightening around the space.

While M...

Sometimes you just don't have a lot of time but you really need a full body stretch session that can open the entire body. This 15 minute flow is just that. We work through the whole body mindfully to open up, release tightness, build strength and connect to our breath. Enjoy!

The waning moon is here and we are ready to let go, release, clear out the old in preparation for the new. Join me for this hip focused practice to help let go of all that has gone on during this previous moon cycle and all that may be holding us back from moving forward in our lives. Breathe.....

Using Yin Yoga for a pre or post workout stretch can help with your workout and weight lifting as well as muscle recovery. It's the perfect between workout stretch to reduce soreness and develop flexibility too! Today we focus on the chest, shoulders, and upper back for a full upper body stretch...

Today we are working with the element of water - connecting to our natural flow, and working with our energy during the related Winter season and the Kidney/Bladder meridians. Lots of calming forward folds, balance for the adrenals and kidneys and focus on the flow of the breath.

Props: 1-2 bl...

Stuck hips? Low on time? Need a little hip opening on the fly? I completely understand and know how sometimes you just need 15 minutes of yoga to feel SO much better. Join Mr. Sherlock and I for this quick hip flow with breath, focus, and settling - helping you feel more mobile, grounded, and...

Ready for happier hips? In this practice we focus on the hamstrings, inner leg and lower back as part of our "hip" complex - making space, releasing tension, and opening up the area for greater mobility. If you only have a few minutes - join me for some longer holds and depth into the hips!

Need a little hip opening? This practice is all about sweet grounded hip openers using the floor to help settle into the poses. Perfect for the start of your day to improve mobility or at the end of the day to release back and hip tension from work! Just 10 minutes and you will have happy hips!

In the Yogic tradition we think of the heart as the space in the center of our chest and inside that space - a flame burning steadily, continuously, calmly. In this meditation we focus on the flame, explore it, bring steadiness to our breath, to our mind, to our body in order to connect to the s...

In this video I offer lots of ideas on making Saddle and Half Saddle poses work in your practice - from blocks to bolsters to foot positioning and more!

Dragon pose is the most Yang pose of Yin Yoga but it also has SO many benefits and affect many meridians. Many people struggle with this pose whether it be knees, hips, shorter arms, or lower back. In this tutorial, we work with lots of props including chairs, bolsters, blocks and blankets to f...

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!

All of us deal with loss and the grieving process in a unique way, each time we face it. But, one thing remains consistent - we need some soft space, some loving kindness, and some deep breaths. Join me for this meditation to guide you to a place of compassion and stillness.

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...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Element Theory, the Metal element is related to Fall and the Lung and Large Intestine meridians. This is a natural downturn point of our energy as we turn further inwards before the Winter season. This is a beautiful time to soften and reflect on the past ye...

The Heart Chakra is the midway point between the lower chakras and the upper chakras, serving as a gateway or bridge between our wants/desires/needs and our connection to the world and divine.

This chakra is all about love, compassion, joy, peace, and acceptance - for yourself and for the world....

If you find this pose challenging, you are not alone. Those that are super flexible and those that are like me - not so flexible - find this pose to offer unique challenges both to sustainable hold times and sensations. Join me for this short little look at some propping, alternatives, suggesti...

Ready to flow? Join me for this mindful flow focused on moving the spine in all different directions: lateral, forward fold, back bend and twist. Build a little heat and some strength throughout the body in a full body flow!

The wood element is related to Spring, the Liver/Gallbladder meridians, and rebirth and renewal. Along with this is the natural detoxification process - letting go of the old and embracing the new.

As we work with this element, consider opening your heart and mind to the beauty of change and re...

Feeling tension in the upper body? Been working all day on a computer? This sweet little practice is here to help - releasing tightness in the neck, shoulders, upper back, arms and wrists/hands to help you breathe deeply and feel more mobile.