Maybe you were too physically active yesterday and woke up stiff & sore…
Maybe you wake up like that everyday??
Guess what?
You are DEFINITELY in good company.
I fully admit that these days, this happens more often than not. No matter what I do.
👉 If I had a day full of movement = stiff the next morning 👉 If I had a day of full rest = stiff in the morning 👉 If I had a balanced day of activity vs rest = stiff in the morning.
Does this happen to you too? 🙋♀️
My motto is to move to feel better…
Sometimes you want an active, kick your butt, kind of practice. Sometimes you want a gentle practice to ease into your body to slowly dissolve the stiffness & soreness.
Gentle Yoga for Hips & Shoulders is the perfect practice for that second option.
Join me on the mat as we ease discomfort by opening tight hips & shoulders with gentle stretches and muscle activation so that we can improve comfort and mobility.
PLUS – Anyone can do it because it’s appropriate for all levels.
Inspiration often comes from our own experiences and this class is no exception.
On a winter day, I woke up cold, stiff, and really wanted to feel better with minimal effort. Thus, Gentle Yoga for Hips & Shoulders No Standing Poses was born.
This also explains my attire…
When it’s cold, pulling on yoga pants is not as appealing as sweatpants, a comfy sweater, and warm socks… …proving you can practice in whatever clothes you want…you don’t have to put on the yoga gear if you’re not feeling it.
If you look closely…you may see a famous Disney character on my feet. 😉
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful practice with me.
Happy yoga-ing!
❤️🙏❤️
Holly
DETAILS:
🌟 Good for All Levels (Beginner’s Welcome)
Enjoy! Be well. Remember to breathe. 🙏🏼Namaste my friends🙏🏼
Everyone & everything is getting under your skin, but deep down, you know violence isn’t the answer.
We all have those days – hormones or not – where anger takes over. 🌋
I feel you!
Although yoga won’t solve ALL your problems… It can help flush out heated emotions 🔥 And cultivate more compassion
How? By moving!
Here’s the (not so woo-woo) explanation:
Our emotional energy can be shifted by using our bodies to expend that heated, angry, irritated energy.
Simple, right? 💁♀️
Remember that feeling of wanting to slap someone silly? This is the EXACT energy I’m talking about…the anger builds up and our bodies want to express that with a slap-fest.
Of course, there’s a better way to express anger… and one way is doing a vinyasa class that forces you to:
Challenge your balance 🤸♀️ Physically heat you up 🔥 Refocus your thoughts on what you CAN control Encourage lots of exhaling 😮💨
In this practice, there’s a lot of heart opening which helps get rid of some of the irritation that opens us up for more compassion.
Remember; it’s okay that you get irritated and frustrated and angry in life. It’s also okay to surrender to that and allow it to flow through you so that you can make space for new energy.
And that’s what we’re trying to do in this vinyasa yoga flow.
Ready to transform that slap-happy energy into zen?
Join me on the mat! 💖
P.S. I do this without going upside down – but you do you!
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful practice we call yoga with me.
Happy yoga-ing!
❤️🙏❤️
Holly
DETAILS:
🌟 Good for Experienced Levels
Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
🙏🏼Namaste my friends🙏🏼
Want to turn your creaky joints into a well-oiled machine?
Because the symphony of snaps, crackles, and pops when you move is getting old?
✨ Same here! ✨
That’s why I created Yoga to Release Stiffness.
I was tired of sounding like a bowl of Rice Krispies every time I moved… because sitting too long causes a traffic jam in the joints.
To release all that stiffness, we’ll use repetition to create more mobility and flexibility in the body so you can kiss those crackles goodbye.
We #BendSoYouDontBreak.
Repetition is a game-changer when it comes to improving mobility.
Here’s why:
✨It gradually warms up your joints and muscles, ✨It helps you notice subtle changes, ✨It helps coordinate your breath more seamlessly, ✨And it deepens your movements.
By focusing on the transformative power of repetition, you’ll uncover the hidden potential in familiar poses and sequences.
The more you know…🌠 (cue the NBC PSA commercial)
Remember, every time you come back to this video, you’ll uncover new nuances in your practice.
Keep moving, keep breathing, and keep discovering.
See you on the mat 💖
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful practice we call yoga with me.
Happy yoga-ing!
❤️🙏❤️
Holly
DETAILS:
🌟 Good for Experienced Levels
Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
🙏🏼Namaste my friends🙏🏼
