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Yoga Refuge – In this restorative practice of supported poses and inversions, experience how yoga practice can be a refuge, helping us to connect with our inner light, to find equanimity, and to offer our light to others. When you need to seek refuge in a world of perpetual crisis, gather your props, find a quiet space, and let your practice be your refuge. Props: mat, 4+ blankets, bolster, 2 blocks, strap, chair, wall. Read more

Open Hearted Strength – Cultivate open-hearted strength in this Wednesday Bendsday class, centered on Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose); like the sun in our solar system, it’s the presence that everything else orbits around. Begin supine for supported heart openers and breath expansion, practice many variations of Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) to prepare for progressive repetitions of Setubandha (Bridge Pose) and Urdhva Dhanurasana with creative prop and focused key action strategies. Props: mat, 2 blankets, strap, 2 blocks, wall. Read more

Strength in Every Direction — Deep core activation is the through-line in this full spectrum practice that will strengthen and lengthen every part of you, and turn you upside-down with inverted poses. Begin seated to activate your pelvic floor (Mula-Bandha) and transverse abdominis (Uddiyana-Bandha), warm up with Surya Namaskara A and prepare for Sirsansana (Headstand), continue in Surya Namaskara B, and prep for Adho Mukha Vrkshasna (Handstand), standing poses and Halasana (Plow Pose), seated poses and Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), sit for Ujayii Pranayama, then rest deeply in Shavasana. Props: mat, wall (optional for inversions), 3 blankets (for Shoulderstand). Read more

Garland Yourself — Deepen your full squat with this practice of Malasana (Garland Pose) variations, squatting poses (Utkatasana, Katha Vajrasana), and kneeling poses (Vajrasana, Virasana), and explore your range of motion and lubricate the joints of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine through movement and poses. Begin seated for centering, lie supine for hip flexion exploration, then progress your squats with kneeling and standing entries, variations and further prep poses. Props: mat, blanket, doorway (optional). Read more

International Yoga Day Practice — Celebrate International Yoga Day (June 21) with this full-spectrum playful practice with Noah and 9yo Oliver. Start seated for meditative centering, then ease into Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations) variations as you move with your breath, cultivate balance in Vrkshasana (Tree Pose), strength in Vasisthasana (Side Plank) variations, heart-opening in Setubandha (Bridge Pose) and Urdhva Danurasana (Upward Bow Pose), then stretch out the tension and rest deeply in Savasana (Relaxation/Corpse Pose). Props: mat, blanket, wall. Read more

Shoulders + Core + Legs = Handstands — Join Noah and Oliver for this Fearless Friday practice, and bring your courageous sense of adventure, because all roads lead to handstand variations. Begin seated for centering, mobilize and activate your shoulders in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) and supine drills, flow through sun salutations variations with shoulder drills, and progressive sequencing into handstand variations, with some wobbly planks thrown in for good measure. Props: mat, wall, block, wobble board Read more

Yoga Chill Out Sessions: Forward Folds — This Thankful Thursday practice of pranayama, meditation, forward folds, hip openers, and twists invites you to slow down and access a deep state of relaxed awareness. Begin with supine pranayama, slow flow through standing forward folds, sit for meditation, seated forward folds and twists, then rest deeply in a luxurious savasana. Props: mat, 3 blankets Read more

Got Plank? — This Tensile Strength Tuesday class is guaranteed to activate and strengthen your shoulders and core, and if you like plank pose variations, you will LOVE this practice. Begin seated for centering and deep core activations, open and activate your shoulders with the wall and resistance band, then weight bear on your arms in progressive variations of plank and side plank. Props: wall, mat, resistance band, wobble board, blankets or sliders. Read more

Meditation Revolution — While the world relentlessly tries to pull us out, spin us out, deplete us, and burn us, yogis have long recognized the value and power of turning within, to the source. In many voices they remind us that we are seeking “out there” is really found “in here.” Turn inwards in this practice of seated meditation, supine pranayama, and calming seated poses, and experience the nourishment of meditative practice as self-care and self-compassion. Then, go “out there” and re-engage the world with fullness and calm lucidity, with more mindfulness and less reactivity. Props: mat, 2+ blankets. Read more

Shoulders Strong & Front Body Long — If you’ve been sitting a lot, or even if you have not, this Wednesday Bendsday class is exactly what you need to strengthen and open your shoulders, and lengthen your front body. Begin seated in Virasana (Heroes Pose) for centering, mobilize your shoulders with the wall, strengthen them with a resistance band, then progressively practice more belly-down backbend variations than you thought was possible. Shalabasana (Locust Pose), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog) are featured, with progressive stages, specific instructions, key actions, creative use of props, and variations for all levels of heart opening yogis. Props: mat, wall, resistance band, blanket, sliders. Read more

Slow-Cook Your Shoulders & Core — This Tensile Strength Tuesday class will heat up your shoulders and slow-cook your core with a delicious sequence of strengthening drills and poses. Begin seated for deep core activation and centering, mobilize and activate your shoulders with the wall and a resistance band, progress your Plank Pose with your hands on a wobble/balance board and one arm variations, then practice supine Sun Salutations variations with Navasana (Boat Pose) as the “new” Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose). Props: mat, wall, resistance band, wobble/balance board. Read more

Fierce Forward Folds — Join Noah for this FUNdamentals Monday class with an emphasis on stretching the hamstrings as we journey to(wards) Uttanasana (Intense Stretch Pose, aka Standing Forward Fold). Begin seated for meditative centering, mobilize and strengthen your shoulders with the wall and a resistance band, slowly flow in sun salutation variations with many plank poses, then fold forward in a focused and fiercely sustained progression of standing forward folds. Finally, counterpose with Setu Bandha (Bridge Pose) and rest in Shavasana (Corpse Pose). *Note: the internet live-stream dropped around 35 minutes in, Noah completed the class when it came back online, and we stitched the two videos together. Props: mat, wall, resistance band, 2 blankets or sliders, 8 foot strap, 2 blocks. Read more

Happiness Dwells Within — This Thankful Thursday practice invites you to turn within, through meditative practice and supported forward folds, to the source of happiness (contentment, fulfillment etc.) that dwells inside YOU. Practice this class anytime you need to slow down, invest in your self-care and self-love. Begin with seated meditation (use props and build your throne), lie supine to isometrically activate your shoulders, fold forward in supported versions of Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog), Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose), Balasana (Child’s Pose), then either lay down and rest in Savasana (Corpse Pose), or sit for meditation. Props: mat, doorway and two straps (optional), 4 blankets, bolster. Read more

At the Confluence of Hip-Openers & Backbends — Join Noah for this potent and joyful hips n’ backbend-y Wednesday Bendsday exploration. Begin seated in Virasana (Heroes Pose) for centering, lay down to open your shoulders and expand your breath, activate and strengthen your shoulders, and progressively open your hips and spine extensions into variations of Eka Pada Rajakopotasana I. Props: mat, blanket(s), resistance band, chair. Read more

Shoulders n’ Core + a Side of Inversions — Join Noah and assemble your yoga props for this Tensile Strength Tuesday and fire your core, increase your shoulder strength, and cultivate the motor skills that will turn you upside-down. Begin seated for meditative centering, awaken your shoulders with mobility and stability progressions and apply your strength into Sirsasana (Headstand) and Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) variations. Props: mat(s), wall, resistance band, sliders, blankets, 2 chairs or inversion bench, yoga wheel. Read more

Back Body Strong & Shoulder Love — Join Noah and Oliver in this FUNdamentals class to strengthen your back body and tune-up your shoulders. Begin seated for meditative centering, mobilize and strengthen your shoulders (rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers), and practice many variations of Shalabasana (Locust Pose) to strengthen your posterior chain muscles (erector spinae, gluteus maximus, hamstrings). This is not a “fancy pose” practice; it is a “hard work in basic poses” investment into yourself and your functional movement and strength. Props: mat, wall, blanket, resistance band. Read more

Yoga of Play & Challenge — Join Noah and Oliver for this interactive playful family friendly practice. Framed as a series of yoga “challenges,” we cultivate mental focus, strength, and diverse motor skills. Begin sitting still for the “meditation challenge,” open your shoulders then proceed into the “plank challenge” and side plank, wake up your feet for the “toe blanket lift & tug of war challenge,” squat for the “malasana challenge,” balance in the “tree challenge,” wake up your hamstrings in the “slippery bridge blanket pull challenge,” then rest deeply in the “relaxation challenge.” Prop list: mat, wall, blanket, inner & outer child, playful attitude, sense of adventure. Read more

Shoulder Love + Some Upside-Down — This Thankful Thursday practice invites you to slow down and cultivate an attitude of gratitude for the gift of YOUR embodiment. Begin seated to get centered, then eat your dessert first by lying down for relaxation and pranayama (breath), give your shoulders some love with stretches and strengtheners, go upside down in three inverted poses, and end with seated meditation. Props: mat, wall, 4 blankets, resistance band, wobble board, yoga chair, extra mat, optional inversion swing. Read more

Appetizer of Shoulder Love  + a Backbend Entree — Join Noah for this Wednesday Bendsday practice of shoulder tune-up/rehab and delicious supported backbends. We begin with seated centering, stand for shoulder range of motion and stabilization work, and progress into supine backbends with props, culminating in a version of Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana (One Leg Inverted Staff Pose) with a chair. Gather your props and there will be stages and options for everyone. Prop List: mat, wall, resistance band, 2 straps, 2 blocks, yoga chair, travel mat, blanket, optional hand weights. Read more

Shoulder Love & Spine Twists — The shoulder love continues in this slow and steady class (more tortoise, less hare), as we layer in core & hips + legs and twist twist twist. Begin with seated centering, then explore shoulder range of motion, strengthen your shoulder stabilizers (Noah’s shoulder rehab), then add in legs and core and journey the twisting turning road to Parivritta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose). Props: mat, wall, resistance band or strap, sliders. Read more

Shoulder Love & Leg Strength — Join Noah for this moderately paced FUNdamentals practice that will strengthen your shoulders (Noah’s shoulder rehab routine) and invigorate your legs. Begin seated for meditative centering, then stand and use the wall to explore your shoulder range of motion, and create your own resistance for rotator cuff (shoulder stabilizing muscles) strengthening. Load your shoulders in quadruped, move your spine in cat/cow pose, stretch in Balasana (Child’s Pose) and Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose), then try the 3 minute Plank Challenge (you got this!). Take a wide stance for Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide Leg Forward Fold), align your Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose) and Virabhadrasana I on the sticky mat, then get out your sliders for fun “Slippery Warrior” drills, then cool down and rest in Savasana (Corpse Pose). Props: mat, wall, strap or resistance band, sliders. Read more

Effort, Accomplishment & Grit — Visvamitrasana (Visvamitra’s Pose) is the project for this Fearless Friday class. Dedicated to the sage Visvamitra, whose name means “Friend of the Universe” - which is ironic because he is an irascible task master of great yogic ardor (tapas) and his namesake pose is FIERCE (especially when not holding the top foot). This class will awaken your imagination with yoga story time about this fascinating archetype, and stoke your fire of yogic tapas as you build strength and mobility your legs and hips, and core to accomplish this arm-balance/hip-opener/twist/side-bend-y pose. Props needed: mat, blanket, block, wall, grit. Read more

Mellow Mood — This Thankful Thursday practice invites you to slow down, chill out, and ease into a mellow mood. Let the busyness of the world recede and take refuge in the sanctuary of meditation, breath, and restorative yoga. Begin seated (on props) for meditation, lie supine for a gentle heart opening pose, fold forward in supported Balasana (Child’s Pose) and Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold), backbend and invert in supported Setubandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose), and conclude with seated meditation. In the lyrics of Bob Marley — “Mellow mood has got me, So let the music rock me, ‘Cause I’ve got love darlin’, Love sweet love darlin’” — Props: mat, 4 blankets, bolster, strap. Read more

Plague of Locusts — Join Noah for this Wednesday Bendsday backbendy practice to mobilize your shoulders and spine AND strengthen your shoulders, back and hip muscles. Begin with seated centering, lie down for a few supported supine backbends, alternate between passive and active range of motion in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose), and strengthen your shoulders in a quadruped position. As promised, you will practice many variations, a plague if you will (or a swarm if you prefer), of Shalabasana (Locust Pose). Props: mat, 2 blocks, bolster, 2 (or more) blankets. Read more