This class begins with either seated or reclined settling and alignment. Curiosity is directed towards length from shoulder to hip one side and on the diagonals. The coherence in the torso can lead to the arms and legs being freer to move. Poses include: modified side plank, baby half moon, sun ...

We begin with Constructive Rest, which includes detailed guidance around set up, noticing points of contact to the ground, and creating balanced length and width. The floor is a good place to begin to notice where our movement habits might take us out of balanced length and width. External awaren...

Class starts with a seated, guided meditation that includes set up instructions, settling, orienting and observing ourselves. We then do some body tracing to wake up sensory awareness. Warm-up includes expansive and flowing arm movements, twists, and seated cat-cow. Other poses throughout class i...

A short sequence to release and refresh the spine. You will need a few props, which are discussed in the first minute of the video: a 4" diameter foam roll or a blanket/towel rolled up and 2 pillows or blocks for the arms.

A short chair yoga practice to work through a range of healthy movements with the support of the chair. Good for when you would like a quick yoga break. Very special guest appearance about 7 minutes into the video! 🐱

This is a gentle class that encourages returning to basic principles of settling the nervous system and moving with conscious attention. We focus on the four corners of the torso, being in the back line of the body, keeping midline stability, and how the arms move in relation to the torso. Poses...

We begin the practice by following the energy level you arrive with — starting on the ground if that feels appropriate or standing and exploring rhythmic movement if that matches better. Warm-up sequences have us back on the floor exploring releasing the legs from the pelvis, and slowly awakening...

Centering practice focuses on exploratory orienting and noticing how one responds to this invitation (sometimes it comes naturally and other times we may resist or need more time to come into the here and now). Class movement sequences focus on restoring spinal curves and loosening some of the mu...

In this class, we focus on the relationship of the legs to the torso — specifically allowing the legs to release out of the torso and how this influences balance and coordinated movement. Movements and poses include: different variations of rolling side to side/spiraling, freeing the hip joint, i...

After settling and orienting, the opening sequence explores free head balance on the spine and attending to adjacent structures like the jaw, tongue, and eyes. We carry this exploration of free head balance through the practice to see how this influences coordinated movement. (Photo shows how hig...

In this short practice, we utilize the ground and optional props to open the front body, abdomen, and hips. We move through flexion, extension, and the side seams of the body.

Location: Find a space with carpet or flooring that allows you to slide your legs and spiral your body easily. Wearing ...

We begin with time for settling and centering, with information on breath coordination and experimenting with vocalization on the exhale. Movement sequences play with spiraling and twisting with support from the back line. Poses include: Tree, Revolved Stork Variation, Wide Leg FF, W2, Triangle, ...

This is a short centering and settling practice, great as a reset for any time of the day or in particular when you are feeling unsettled or uncomfortable in the body. Somatic tracking allows us to become more present to where there is both expansion and contraction in our experience, and to offe...

A short centering practice to start your day or use anytime you’d like to ground and regroup. We start the centering by becoming more aware externally, using the senses, and then explore internal cues or interoception. We then travel through key relationships in the body for ease and balance, and...