Do you find that sometimes you want to do a full practice but you only have a hot minute to yourself?
If only it was possible to do a quickie yoga practice and feel refreshed…
And if you’re at work, sometimes breaking into stretches can create awkwardness when your co-workers give you that what-is-going-on-over-there look ????
I know exactly what that feels like….
And so this 3 min Quickie Yoga Stretch was born.
It’s Inversion Free,
Wrist Friendly,
all done in your chair,
PLUS it targets the whole body.
This flow works the spine in every direction, releases the upper back/shoulders, and stretches the legs out.
???? No props needed
???? Good for ALL Levels.
Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
????????Namaste my friends????????
Are you in need of some release in your heart and hips?
This 25 min Open Heart, Open Hips Vinyasa Flow with Inversion Free Options works to open these emotional centers of the body for full release.
Opening the heart and opening the hips may seem disjointed in their connectivity but in fact, they are intrinsically connected. The hips help us literally move forward in life, one step at a time. When we feel fear or another emotion that holds us back, the hips may reveal this with physical aches and pains. The heart center encompasses our chest, upper back, shoulders and armpits, and arms. When we experience heartache or loss of any kind, any of these areas could develop pain just like the hips can.
Details:
I’ll be performing this practice Inversion Free but you do you.
???? No props needed unless you want ‘em. (Inversion free friends – use them for Savasana) ???? Good for Experienced Level. ???? Good for Seasoned Level.
FYI You may experience some emotions arise during or after this practice. Be kind to yourself if emotions come up that you weren’t expecting. Spend time with it to allow them to fully release. You’ll feel lighter afterward.
Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
????????Namaste my friends????????
Enjoy this slower paced detox yoga practice for both body and mind. This practice will focus on the physical body and the energy centers to refresh ourselves and to release stagnant energy.
✨ All levels welcome. ✨ I’ll be doing this inversion free but you do you. ✨ Grab props for an inversion free practice: blocks, bolster, pillows, blankets, and a wall or a chair.
A slower practice awards us the time to let the body and energy release any tension or stagnant energy. By slowing down a little, we can really pay attention to not only the physical alignment but to our mental, emotional, and energetic state.
I invite you to take notice of any thoughts or feelings that come up without judgement. When one comes up, determine if it’s true and if it supports you positively. If the answer is no, allow it to release; release through your exhale, your sweat, or you can imagine tossing it out with your movement.
Stagnant energy sometimes reveals itself as emotions either during the practice or afterwards. If you notice a change in your emotional state, it’s okay, allow yourself to experience it. This is just the stagnant energy releasing to create space for new energy to come in.
Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
????????Namaste my friends????????
If you have Covid, are post covid, or have some other respiratory illness to recover from, this Post Covid Yoga practice supports lung health with 3 types of pranayama to increase your oxygen.
Even if you don’t have the ‘vid, this class is fabulous for slowing down this holiday season and taking some time for self-care. The more you care for yourself, the more you can care for others.
There are no standing poses and this class uses gentle asana with 1 min Yin Yoga holds focused on opening the chest and rib areas.
This can easily be done in bed if you’re not feeling well enough to move onto your mat. Just use your pillows as your supportive props.
As you move through this class, if you become tired or out of breath — stop. Take as long as you need to rest and come back to it when you feel ready.
FYI—I’ll be performing this practice Inversion Free but you do you.
???? Grab some props; Blocks, Bolster, Pillows, Blankets, etc. ???? Good for ALL Levels.
Affirmation offered in this video:
???? I trust my body’s natural healing intelligence ????
Repeat it until you believe it.
Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
????????Namaste my friends????????
I’d love to hear how you felt after this post covid yoga class, so please contact me and let me know how you felt after practice. Have a wonderful day and I’ll see you next time.
Have you ever just felt like if you could have a quick ‘something’ to get you going, you’d be able to do x, y, or z?
Yeah. Me too.
This is where this gem of a flow came from. It’s a little bit like a shot of espresso or a cup of tea. The first sips are warming, familiar, and soft but a bit bitter. Once you’re mid-cup the bitterness isn’t so bitter anymore and you start to feel the zing of that sweet blast of excitement ‘cause you know the energy is coming. Finally, once you’ve had the last sip – in our case Savasana – the energy balances out for that feel-good buzz.
Buh-bye sluggish energy, Hello new found energy!
Enter my new Energy Pick Me Up Yoga flow that happens to be Inversion Free. In this energy boost, you can forget about the crash that happens after the caffeine wears off. At 15 min, it’s easy to slip into your day whenever you need a pick me up!
For those of you who can’t live without your coffee or tea…I get it. I have a cup of hot green tea every morning and if I miss it…ugh…the sluggishness and lack of focus is amazing. So have your favorite cup of caffeinated beverage and add this to it…see what happens.
E.N.E.R.G.Y!!! Wooooo! Note to self: Maybe I need to cut back a little. ????????
The Details:
All poses will be held for 3 or fewer breaths to make sure to keep the energy moving. I’ll be performing this practice Inversion Free but you do you. To stay within 15 min, the Savasana is 1 minute. If you’d like to Savasana longer—Do It!!
???? No props needed. Only for Savasana if Inversion Free (or if you want to use ‘em) ???? Good for experienced practitioners. ✨ Inversion Free means no downward facing dog, no head stand, no poses where the head goes below the heart. Great for those with glaucoma, cardiac issues, vertigo, acid reflux, or if you just don’t like going upside down.
An affirmation to help this energy boost:
My body and my mind are energized and ready to take action.
Repeat it ’til you believe it.
This flow was a fun one to do; it certainly lifted my energy. Hope you got a boost after this practice too!
Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
????????Namaste my friends????????
