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Visvamitra’s Pose — Join Noah for this strength n’ stability approach to the stretchy peak pose of Vismatrasana (literally ‘Friend of the Universe Pose’ - a pose named after the sage Visvamitra). Begin with a seated centering and activate mula-bandha and uddiyana-bandha (deep core; root-lock, navel-lock), then progressively activate your hip and pelvic muscles to create 360 degree stabilization and support in bridge pose, and light a fire in your shoulders in variations of one arm plank pose. Apply all the lessons into standing poses and Visvamitrasana regressions (less difficult) and culminating progressions (more difficult). Props: mat, blanket, sliders, strap, 2 blocks, tensile strength. Read more

Half Moon Reflections — This step-by-step no-fluff class is all about the standing balancing pose Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose): Begin with a meditative centering, ease into opening your hips with a supine leg stretch, then progressively use the wall and props in creative ways to create Ardha Chandrasana (again and again) + related poses and key actions. This mindful practice invites a calm and reflective state of mind, even as your gluteal muscles activate and strengthen. Your glutes will thank you #omg (oh my glutes)! Props: blanket, mat, 2 blocks, wall, strap. Read more

Yoga of Play — Yoga can be hard work, and yoga can be play. Join Noah, 11yo Madeleine and 8yo Oliver for this playful hard work class of hamstring stretches, sun salutations, linked standing poses, balancing poses, handstands, jumpings, falling and laughing. Expect some delightful toe drills (that may cramp your feet) and learn to balance a soft block on your foot as you revolve yourself underneath the block. This class is for children of all ages, or anyone who has ever been a child. Come ready to work and play hard and bring a sense of humor to your practice. Props: mat, strap, soft block, wall, bolster, optional children, laughter. Read more

How To Train Your Dragon(fly) — This Fearless Friday peak-pose class will activate your external hip rotators in a BIG way as Noah guides you through a step by step journey to Dragonfly/Grasshopper Pose (Maksikanagasana I). Begin with a seated centering to engage your heart, open your hips in progressive stages of Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana) and dynamically strengthen your shoulders in Sun Salutation variations (Surya Namaskar A & B). Fire up your core as you twist for Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana), open those hips even further, then practice a standing entry and a seated entry into Dragonfly Pose. Props: mat, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, and a sense of adventure. Read more

S L O W - D O W N & Upside-Down — Give yourself the gift of being less busy in this contemplative practice of supported forward folds and inversions. Sink beneath the superficial ripples and drift in the deeper currents of meditative awareness in a slow flow, then practice longer durations of supported forward folds (Uttanasana), down dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) and wide leg forward fold (Prasarita Padottanasana). Culminate in the enstasy of legs-up-the-wall (Viparita Karani) and chair shoulderstand (Sarvangasana), and be nourished in tranquility. Props: 2 mats, 2 blocks, 3+ blankets (or bolster), wall. Read more

Dancer’s Pose — Join Noah on this Earth Day (April 22nd) peak-pose backbend practice to Natarajasana (Dancer’s Pose): Begin with a seated centering and brief exploration of the iconic symbolism and mythology of Shiva Nataraja and awaken your creativity and imagination. Then floss your shoulders and practice variations of Downward Facing Dog (Adhomukha Svanasana) and other shoulder mobilizers. Stretch/lengthen your quadriceps and hip flexors, and strengthen/shorten your hip extensors (hamstrings, gluteus maximus) and knee flexors (gastrocnemius). Culminate with progressive repetitions of the single leg balance backbend Natarajasana. Your front body (anterior chain) will feel deliciously open and your back body (posterior chain) will feel very strong (cramping hamstrings and calves?) as YOU become the Dancer. Props: mat, 3 blocks, strap, blanket, wall. Read more

Ride Your Peacock — After a seated centering and deep core activation (Mula-bandha, Uddiyana-bandha), warm up with three different versions of plank—low plank (Chaturanga Dandasana)—up dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)—low plank—plank—down dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). Then up the ante for your CORE and shoulder stabilization with plank sliding drills, activate your hip muscles with variations of bridge pose (Setubandha Sarvangasana), and backbend in headstand (Sirsdasana I). Stretch and stabilize your shoulders further and culminate in variations of forearm balance (Pincha Mayurasana). Expect to work hard, strengthen your CORE and stabilize + mobilize your shoulders and hips, and spend some time upside down in inversions. Props: mat, blanket, sliders, strap, 2 blocks, chair, wall. Read more

Sidebody S T R E T C H — Open up your side body (lateral chain) with this class of side bending, spinal rotation and strong hip/leg work. After a brief centering, practice a seated sequence of side bends and twists, then stand up and it quickly becomes clear that all roads lead to Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana), and all other poses are in supporting roles to this quintessential standing pose. Expect step-by-step sequencing, clear instructions, and strong work in FUNdamental poses and a full body stretch. You may even be taller after this class than before. Prop list: mat, blanket, 2 blocks. Read more

Crocodiles Climb Walls — If you, like us, are literally (or metaphorically) climbing the walls during this lock down, then let’s climb them together! Awaken your imagination as you listen to story about a crocodile goddess (Akhilandeshvari), then warm up in sun salutations, practice crocodile pose (Nakrasana) and lots of planking. Along the way, take a rock n’ roll boat ride (Navasana), and then climb the walls in many handstand variations and skills. Come to ready to play, work hard, get a little silly and have fun. This class will strengthen your core and shoulders and uplift your spirit. Props: mat, wall, blanket, foam block, bolster, children (optional). Read more

Fly Your Pigeon — Begin with a meditative centering to invoke your courageous heart, then warm up with “normal” sun salutations and progress to “slippery” sun salutations. Open your hips progressively in figure 4 shapes, cultivate balance in single leg standing poses, activate your CORE, and train your pigeon to FLY! Bring your courage and be ready to work hard in a playfully serious way. Props: mat, sliders, block, towel. Read more

Join Noah (and Madeleine) and listen to a brief Mahabharata story about the heroine Shakuntala who speaks truth to power as she lectures a king about virtue. Then expand your breath and mobilize your spine and hips in a slow-flow of cat/cow, standing forward folds and single leg pigeon. Open your chest and restore deeply in a delicious supported bridge pose (Setubandha Sarvangasana), invert with your legs up the wall (Viparita Karanai), and end with a short meditation and blessing. Your body and spirit will thank YOU for this Thankful Thursday practice. Read more

Core 360 — Join Noah in this strength n’stability class and activate ALL your core muscles in a 360 degree circumference around your lower back and pelvis/hips. Begin seated with deep core activation of pelvic floor muscles (Mula-Bandha) and transverse abdominus (Uddiyana-Bandha), and keep your deep core active in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) and plank pose variations, use twists to activate your obliques (the intermediate muscles of your abdominal wall), and Vasisthasana (Vasistha’s Pose, aka Side Plank) variations to strengthen your shoulders and gluteal muscles and bust out your sliders for slippery planks. Apply and experience your stable core in side behind poses, seated forward folds, breath based Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation A) and Setubandhas (Bridge Poses), then rest deeply in Savasana (Corpse Pose). Props: mat, blanket, sliders, bolster. Read more

Leg Day #OMQ — Join Noah in this strong leg focused practice of FUNdamental poses. Begin sitting in Virasana (Heroes Pose) for meditative centering, stretch your legs in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) and Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold), sit again in Virasana with specific muscular actions and then progress your leg actions in Adho Mukha Svanasana. Fire up ALL your leg muscles in the strongest Tadasana (Mountain Pose) ever, and cook your quads in Utkatasana (Fierce Pose, aka Chair Pose) and Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose), and then cool down and rest deeply. Your legs will thank you for days for this #OMQ (Oh My Quads) #OMQQ (Oh My Quivering Quads) class. Props: mat, blanket, strap, wall.  Read more

Find Steadiness in Uncertainty — Join Noah for this strong vinyasa flow class to launch his Yoga Live class series during the Covid-19 pandemic and cultivate steadiness in these wobbly and uncertain times. Ease in with some opening stretches, expand your breath with Ujayii Pranayama (Victorious Breath), flow in concert with your breath in Surya Namaskar A & B (Sun Salutations), stand and balance in Vrkshasana (Tree Pose) on the floor and on a blanket, fire up your legs in Surya Namaskar C variations, strengthen your shoulders in one arm plank variations, and culminate in a progression to one-arm Adho Mukha Vrkshasana (Downward Facing Tree, aka Handstand) at the wall. Cool down with seated forward folds and rest in Savasana (Corpse Pose). Props; mat, 2 blocks, blanket, wall.  Read more