Rising with the Light!
Join me with two incredible teachers and friends, Helena Alves and Tara Goike, to celebrate the pinnacle of light this Summer Solstice! Learn more about Summer Solstice Shakti Fest.
Practice mp3: Flying Pigeon!
Our explorations of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in March brought us from the simplest hip-opening variations all the way to Galavasana. Often referred to as Flying Pigeon, this combination of deep hip opening, core strength and arm balancing is just plan hard! This hour-long practice implements all of the key actions needed to begin to approach this pose, taking flight optional!
Practice mp3: Tadasana, etc
There’s a certain power in the immediacy to yoga practices that begin in Tadasana, Mountain Pose, an invocation of readiness, whether it be to stay or to step in. In this playful, 65-minute sequence, we begin at the top of our mats and make our way towards Hanumanasana, splits, and Vashistasana, side plank, feeling the strength and alignment of Tadasana in both.
Practice mp3: Perfect Possibility!
This practice is not about creating a so-called “perfect” pose, but finding perfection in your relationship with each pose, as the challenging ones act like a mirror, showing us what we align ourselves to, and how. Pincha Mayurasana is one of my favourite poses for this reason! Forearm Balance in many ways is like an art form: it’s not a pose you can outsmart your way into, you HAVE to line up to your own strength. In this 75-minute practice, we warm up using another one of my favourites, the beautiful Hridaya Namaskar, a heart salutation that leaves you glowing!
Practice mp3: Expanse & Embrace
There are many reasons I am drawn to Vinyasa style yoga, not least that it defies the static, and nourishes our sense of our own dynamism. Engaging both the expanse and the embrace, we practice the form of moving towards our challenges, fears, desires and aspirations, and the courage it takes to back away. I can’t think of any better way of practicing this than a sequence leading us towards the heart-expanding pose of Urdvha Danurasana, Wheel Pose! Join us for this 65-minute journey to the heart.
Practice mp3: Spring Cleanse!
Today marks Winter’s official end, as for a moment the center of the sun lines up with the earth’s equator and the two dance together in perfect balance before we begin to tip towards the longer, brighter, warmer days ahead! Join us for a playful and dynamic twisting Vinyasa series as twists are recognized as the most effective asanas for internal cleansing. Make space for that which you are ready to become!
Practice mp3: In Like a Lion…An Anjali Restorative Practice
March roars in like a lion, and out like a lamb, teaching us the virtues of fearlessness and humility in her blustery throes. In the offering of Anjali Restorative Yoga, you might be surprised to find yourselve face to face with your own courage, in the exact same instant that you finally soften…in fact, it’s that incredible strength within you that tells you everything is going to be okay, that your whisper will be heard as loudly as your roar.
To begin, turn off all phones, light a candle and a stick of your favourite incense. Lay a blanket over your yoga mat, and on top of that, a pillow of your head. Place an asana bolster or firm, thick cushion 2/3 of the way down your mat upon which you will rest your knees, and a few inches further down, a rolled up blanket or bath towel to support your ankles. Cover yourself with a blanket or comforter, and if you can, cover your eyes with an eye pillow or small towel. When you’re ready to begin, press play and float away!
Practice mp3: Easeful Awakening…a Special Bhava Vinyasa Practice!
Join the amazing Eagle, CO yoga kula from Yoga Off Broadway in this incredible, well-spring filling practice! Bhava Vinyasa offsets the heaviness of depression through an integrated and evolutionary Vinyasa flow, and soothes the dizzying spirals of anxiety with the much-needed rest of Anjali Restorative Yoga. In this 2-hour practice, we weave our way towards Hanumanasana in the first hour before pouring ourselves over our bolsters in the second hour. If you don’t have a yoga bolster, use a firm cushion from your couch, or even a couple of firm pillows from your bed for the same effect!
Practice mp3: Fire Not Only Burns, It Illuminates!
Another fire practice, this flow brings us beyond a simmer as we weave towards Birds of Paradise! Of all the elements, fire can often be the hardest to grasp. More than simply creating heat and sweating, the principle of fire is actually about clarity of vision, transformation, and illumination. Join us for a fun, intense 65-minute practice!
Practice mp3: Master Class for Inner Radiance!
This 90-minute intermediate/advanced class is for anyone looking to grow their practice! Learn Bandha techniques to create inner body heat, a challenging Kundalini Kriya that reveals your most radiant self, and flow towards approaching Parsva Bakasana, Side Crow, from Sirsasana 2!
