This collection of those classes are for those days where you feel the need to be held and nourished. Feeling overwhlemed? Tired? Achey? Sore? Stiff? Stressed out? These classes may help you feel more grounded and at ease in both body and mind. There is a mix of yin, slow flow, and stretch classes throughout.
If you are looking for more meditation or breathwork rather than physical asana to nourish, please visit the PRANAYAMA/MEDITATIONS page.
If you are embarking on the journey of my new program, Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, and PMS: please watch this introductory video first! In this video I go over what you can expect through this series, the props and equipment you may want, cautions and contraindications, and the benefits you can look forward to gaining. I’m so looking forward to going through this series with you!
Welcome to the first class of this ongoing series: Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, & PMS! If you have not watched the introductory video to this series yet, please do so before taking this class as there are important notes, preparations, and cautions to keep in mind. This series will be super nourishing and provide relief for any discomfort from these experiences, as well as help you find the power in them. All levels, chill practice.
For our second session of the Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, & PMS series, I am bringing you a simple seated breathing practice. In just under ten minutes I teach you one of my favorite breathing techniques to soothe your nervous system, improve hormonal health, & bring some sweetness into your womb space (and your baby if you have one in there!).
Here we arrive in the 3rd class of my series: Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, & PMS. These classes don’t really need to be taken in order though, so you can just hop right in if this class sounds good to you. It’s just as the title suggests, a class to help with the less favorable PMS symptoms such as low back pain, tightness in the belly, and mood swings. But we also find an opportunity to tap into the immense power womb holders carry during this sacred time of the month. Class starts out a bit active but then turns into restorative yoga. All levels friendly.
***If you are pregnant, especially past 18 weeks, please modify the poses at the end where we lay on our back by propping yourself up a bit on cushions, or choosing seated poses instead.
After making it through the first trimester, the second trimester of pregnancy is a great time to gently build some strength to support you and your changing body, and by proxy the little one you’re carrying! This class is *slightly* more active, but still done in a slow, very mellow, and well-researched way for pregnant bodies. A little strength in arms and legs, a little stretch for hips and chest. Even if not pregnant, this can be a nice class to get in your body in a conscious, kind way.
I know we are all very familiar with sun salutations, but have you ever done a moon salutation? Chandra Namaskar, or moon salutation, is a series of yoga asanas (poses) we practice with the breath to bathe in sweet, lunar energy. Great for if you are feeling anxious, tired, maybe a bit overworked. Lovely for any time you want to slow down a bit while still getting a nice stretch in, or for when you want to connect to softer energy. Enjoy this short and sweet practice on days you are short on time, or repeat the flow as many times as you like. Also works as a cool down after other strong embodiment practice.
This week I’m bringing you a deliciously cozy, simple and concise class you can do right from the comfort of your bed. This short class is designed to be for either right before you go to sleep, or right after you wake up. Get cozy and refresh yourself with this handful of super accessible stretches. All levels welcome.
I have a very special practice for you today. With it currently being Hanukkah, I felt called to provide a practice that helps us tend to our own light within. Don’t let the holiday affiliation turn you away, you do not need to be religious at all to gain from this class! Physically we focus on conscious breathing within a handful of yummy yin postures to tend to our own energy, so we are able to shine brightly for those we love. Let’s be the light!
How lucky are we that Morgan gave us not one, but two of her classes to our community?? This class felt absolutely amazing in my body, a perfect little full body tune up for the days you don't want to push too hard but still want full body expansion and grounded, earthy connection.
A quick, gentle (almost) 10 minute full body stretch. Can be used as a warmup for other classes, or on its own if you are short on time but still want to get a good stretch in!
Feeling stressed out? Overwhelmed? Some anxiety creeping in? This class is for you! In just 15 minutes we take the time to breathe, take a break from over stimulation, enjoy some calming low-to-the-ground postures, and rise together to continue about our day. Great as a mid-day break, or at any time of day you need to come back to center and be held as you exhale.
Are you one of my beloved desk warriors? Or do you spend a lot of time sitting, on your phone, on a computer, hunched over artwork, or anything like that? Chances are you answered yes to at least one of these questions and this class will be great for you! We get a quick full body stretch and connection in this short class. Great as a break through the work day, or any time you need quick expansion. All levels friendly including level 1!
This is a short and sweet practice that is suitable for every single type of practitioner, and I specially made it by request of one of our members who is pregnant! We just do a handful of simple, gentle postures to open the hips and decompress the low back. Friday the cat definitely wanted to be a part of this video, so expect to have her crunching her kibbles as we stretch :) Friendly for level 1, all ages, all levels, pregnant friends… you name it!
Sciatica pain is a super common issue, where we experience pain or tingling sensations from the low back, into the glutes, hips, and down into the legs. Tune in to this short and simple video where I demonstrate some accessible stretches to relieve pain here and to learn more about sciatica. All levels friendly, including those who have no exercise routine established!
Here’s a mini slower flow for those days that you’re feeling tight in the neck and shoulders. We just go through a handful of simple stretches and movements to help create more space in these areas that hold quite a lot of tension in most bodies. All levels, chill practice.
Maybe your arms are sore because you have been rock climbing, doing extra chaturangas, carrying a baby around, or doing lots of chores around the house. Whatever the reason, you are likely coming to this class because you need a good stretch through the arms, the wrists, and the shoulders. We open all these areas of the body and do some self massage to quickly and efficiently relieve some soreness. All levels are welcome to this simple seated practice.
This class is another one for when you don’t have as much time for a long practice but still want to find space and length through the whole of your body. In 18 minutes we get to refresh the whole physical system through breath and chill movements. This one was made specifically for my Level 1 friends, but I also realized it’s great for all levels.
This all-levels practice is pretty much exactly how it sounds in the title. It is a class where we focus on creating length in the whole body and the lungs. We access juicy expansion throughout the system in just 20 minutes, so perfect for when you are short on time, when traveling, or when you are just craving quick breath-body connection. No props needed!
Have you heard the buzz about Yoga Nidra (sometimes called Non Sleep Deep Rest)? Yoga Nidra has been practiced for thousands of years for its immense health benefits on the body and mind. Yoga Nidra is incredible for restoring our energy in an afternoon slump or after not sleeping so great, it's a potent tool to calm down when anxious, it's literally great for your brain and heart, it can help align your spine and ease upper and lower back pain, and it can help us access an increased sense of focus, presence, and energy for the rest of the day. Tune in to learn more and practice to see the benefits of this restoration for yourself.
This is a to-the-point mini practice, but a short practice doesn't mean we need to be in a hurry! Come get the benefits of juicy slow flow yoga without eating up too much of your day in this all levels friendly practice. Primary focus is on opening the hips, shoulders, and chest. Enjoy!
This class is exactly how the title sounds: a short and sweet practice to open up the body and the breath. Even when we are short on time, just a short practice can really change the way we feel throughout our busy days. In this class I offer a short and gentle vinyasa, a few yin-like stretches, and a very brief guided breathing meditation. Level 1 practice, all levels welcome!
I made this class for those times when you may be experiencing discomfort in your low back. This is a super common complaint for people in our modern world, with many possible causes such as poor posture, tight hips, tight hamstrings, or a weak core to name a few. This is a pretty quick and dirty class where I quickly show you the stretches and movements. I chose this format so you could try different things out, and pause the video when you find something that feels *oh so right*. All levels friendly.
Having a lazy day, but want to get your stretch on? Join me for today’s slow flow - from the comfort of bed! It’s a short and sweet class where we stretch most of the body in a slow and conscious way. I leave space for you to breathe after I get you into each posture to savor the quietude on cozy days in. This class is great for when you’re feeling sore, tired, sick, snuggly, when you’re traveling, when your floor is covered in laundry… or any time you just want to stretch luxuriously in your bed.
I filmed this class on holiday, and the lighting was a bit weird in the BnB. So the image isn’t *quite* as high quality as usual, but still easy enough to see clearly :)
This isn’t your typical yoga class! We don’t do any physical asana (poses), and instead opt for a more restorative approach. We start with gentle guided facial massage, do some alternate nostril breathing, and bathe in a mini meditation / savasana at the end. This class is so calming for the nervous system, and is great for any time you need to connect to YOU. Great for when recovering from injury and you can’t move but still want some embodiment. Great for when you just need to feel held. Whole class can be done seated, laying on the floor, or even laying in bed. Having some lavender or other calming essential oil would be helpful but isn’t totally required. Can’t recommend this one enough honestly.
This short practice is designed to help you unwind the monkey mind and get ready for some sweet dreams. All levels friendly, including level 1 and pregnant fiends (I do offer modifications for pregnancy in a couple poses). We do some conscious breathwork, a short journal exercise, and gently unwind physical tension for a good nights sleep. Grab your props and comfies and let’s get ready for bed!
This class is designed to be taken after you are already warmed up, so do at least a few sun salutations before pressing play. Just as the title suggests, I offer yummy stretches for you to luxuriate within. You can expect a full body expansion in this short and sweet practice. Super chill, all levels friendly. Can be practiced on its own, or after my 20 min Level 1/All Levels HIIT Yoga Workout, or one of my other short stronger classes.
In this practice, we flow in a slow and juicy way to open up the hips and the pelvic area. We observe how interconnected the hips and the jaw are in the way they hold and release tension as we gently massage our jaws within a few postures, and we do open up through the spine and shoulders a bit as well. This practice is a voiceover since it’s recorded in my art studio! Enjoy the change of pace and scene. All levels practice with opportunities to deepen the flexibility for intermediate practitioners.
Continuing our PPP class series, this is the first of more postpartum classes to come for the membership. This class is designed for when you are just starting or re-starting your yoga practice after giving birth (after your initial rest period). Of course, it is very important you clear any and all movement practices with your physician after giving birth. It goes without saying, but I am not a doctor and you listening to your body and your health care team is number one - the postpartum journey is unique for everyone. But this class is meant to gently open the areas of your body that get tight from all the physical demands, and exhale some of the stress from the mental demands, of being a new mother. All you need for class is a folded blanket and a yoga mat.
This class is designed for when you aren’t feeling 100% but still want some connection with your body. I recorded this class when I was recovering from Covid-19, and it left my lungs feeling less restricted, my back and legs less achey, and my spirit more open. Movements are very slow, simple, and generally all levels. If you’re having a sick day like me, put on your jammies and breathe with me!
Yin yoga is always such a delicious treat. Join me for nearly half an hour of simple postures that will soften most major areas of the body. Since I was filming outdoors with beautiful chirping birds, I decided to keep my talking to a minimum. I only speak to get you in and out of postures, giving you sweet quietude, bird songs, and rain drops as you hold each shape so you can dive in as deep as you like. All levels welcome.
What does it mean to "ground your energy"? How is it helpful? What are some techniques you can use to ground in? Tune in to this short class for answers to these questions via a little chat, some guided meditation, breathwork, mudra, and a handful of low-to-the-earth yoga postures to help you feel grounded and centered. All levels friendly, including level 1.
Chances are, you have some tension living in your neck, shoulders, and trapezius muscles that you are wanting to release! Most of us harbor tension in these areas of the body. Join me for just under 30 minutes of sweet, sweet release. You’ll want a block, blanket, and strap (or belt or scarf) for class. All levels friendly (yup, including level 1!)
Join me for a short, sweet and complete Vin Yin style class. This is designed for my level 1 friends, as we move slowly and mindfully as I offer accessible modifications through postures. The first half of class is a slow and simple vinyasa, and the second half of class provides a small handful of yummy yin poses to wind down. Enjoy this full body rinse!
Grab all your cushions and blankets and join me for this super nourishing yet compact Yin practice! Yin Yoga is an amazing healing practice and is geared towards allowing the fascia and the muscles to slowly open within longer pose holds. No heat generation, just sweet restoration. All levels welcome.
While this practice is only 30 minutes, it feels so complete on the body and the spirit. In this gentle all levels flow we aim to create more space in spine, legs, hips and heart all in an effort to allow gratitude in. Tune in to learn more about how gratitude can be the ultimate fuel we need to give more generously. Class includes intention setting, pranayama and mudra work before we get to the gentle flow.
There is no doubt that once in a while, our wrists and shoulders get tired from all the downward facing dogs and planks we do in a traditional yoga asana class. This is a great class for times like this, as it is a full body class where we put zero weight on the hands/wrists! Join me for a slow, juicy, yet super efficient practice to help you feel stronger, longer, and more open with no hands. While it is full body, we spend extra time breathing big space into the side body. Not much intention setting, it's a pretty physically focused class. So you can just hop in, get in your body and breath, and hop out into the rest of your day. All levels friendly.
This class is just as it sounds: slow, juicy, short, & sweet yoga to help open up most of the body in just 30 minutes. This practice is low-to-the-ground (meaning, all done laying, sitting, and kneeling), and is great any time you want some grounding, are feeling tight and stiff, need some nice stretch, to access deeper breathing. Great for a busy day, but also great for sunshiney days where you want to just bask in the sweet warmth of your body. All levels friendly. You’ll want a strap for this class, and 2 blocks are optional.
I am absolutely honored to present this class to you all. Meet Morgan, one of my dearest soul friends and favorite yoga teachers. Morgan teaches from a well of deep experiential knowledge, Indigenous wisdom, and from a sacred place in all of her classes. I hope you enjoy having a little something different with our first guest teacher appearance on the membership!
While stoking the Agni (Fire) is important for our transformation, cooling the fire with Soma (Nectar) is just as important to assimilate the journey thus far. It’s important to take time to slow down, heal the tension in the body, and refresh ourselves anew. This class aims towards this feeling of nourishment and restoration, but it is not a yin practice as we do move a little bit. Full body practice where we open the hips, the heart, the legs, the spine, and even the tissues of the lungs and spaciousness of the mind with a pranayama practice and a mini savasana / meditation.
This is a compact 30 minute, all levels practice to help you release tension in the hips, the spine, and the shoulders. We do some standing postures to help us get longer in all directions, but I would consider this more of a nectar practice even with the strengthening moments. A little bit of muscle engagement gets us warm and helps us flush stagnant energy and tension. After yummy stretches, there is a short silent Savasana at the end for you to enjoy before your busy day or evening.
You know those hot summer days where all you want to do is flop on the floor and barely exist? This yin yoga practice is just for that. Join me for half an hour of extremely relaxing, nourishing yin yoga where we learn to embrace laziness as something we deserve, something to celebrate, and something we honestly need sometimes. This class is all levels friendly. You will want a thick blanket (or a few), a pillow/bolster (or a few), and a yoga strap (or any belt). Two yoga blocks (or big books) would also be helpful, but a bit less essential than the other props.
Happy Hanukkah! Whether you celebrate this Jewish holiday of light or not, we can all benefit from turning our awareness towards Hanukkah themes of our own inner light and resilience as the year starts to wrap up. The flow is slow and simple, yet juicy and effective to stretch all major areas of the body in an all levels friendly way (including level 1).
I have been really looking forward to bringing this class to the membership. This is our first proper Restorative Yoga class! In the first few minutes of this class, I spend a little time breaking down the differences between Restorative and Yin Yoga. Restorative Yoga is really how it sounds: it is a practice that is first and foremost about nervous system regulation. This time of year can be so hectic. Taking the time to slow down and carve out a little time for you is so important, not just for yourself, but so you can show up for family and friends with more love and from a more grounded place. We do some seated breathing and grounding, followed by just two gentle poses held for a whopping 8 minutes each. This class is absolutely all levels friendly. If you are pregnant, you can take this class but you'd need to prop yourself upright in a cozy seat instead of laying on your back. Even just teaching this class left me feeling so grounded and refreshed. I hope you enjoy.
Take the edge off in this rest-centered, grounded practice. For those who need to slow it down due to fatigue, feeling under the weather, or the assortment of life happenings in general this class is for you. Align breath, body, and healing stretches to release what’s tense and cultivate a little more spacious you time.
This is a super mellow, all-levels mini practice for taking care of our joints. Whether you are new to the practices of yoga and are very stiff, or are a well-seasoned practitioner who stands on your hands, you will definitely get some relief in the tension in and around your joints here. We work on allll the major joints: wrists, fingers, ankles, toes, hips, and shoulders. Little bit of self-leg massage, whole lot of time on the floor. This practice is safe for postpartum and for seniors! Just listen to your body and always modify when needed.
A short and sweet yin practice, great for days when your body needs a very nourishing release but you don't have a full hour of free time. Grab all the pillows and blankets you can get your hands on, your blocks, and meet me on your mat for some delicious and relaxing yoga.
Join me for just over half an hour of sweet, sweet RELEASE! Whether you are a beginner practitioner, advanced athlete, an office worker, a hard working parent, or anything else: I promise this class will benefit you. We all need to take the time to release the tension in our muscles in ways that stretching just can’t do, and this class teaches you how to do that. Also some contemplation around body acceptance: another reminder we could all use!
You will need either a foam roller, a massage ball, or a tennis ball for this practice.
Happy new year to my lovely yoga family! I am so grateful to have you here for another year with me. This is a super gentle and truly all-levels practice. We stay on the floor the whole class (so no standing poses at all). This is a great practice for needing to gently relieve some tension in the body, or if you’re healing a foot-related injury but still want to connect to breathing and body. We have a nice low-body self massage infused in the practice, and we conclude with a yummy Savasana.
This class is for those times when you are feeling that exhaustion / burnout start to creep up on you. Learning to surrender into the body and spirit's cry for rest is absolutely essential for our journey of strengthening our inner and outer being. Join me for this nourishing, super mellow, slow-flow to lean into the beautiful gifts surrender has to offer. All levels welcome.
Are you feeling tight in the low back and hips? Maybe a little stressed out, grumpy even? Struggling with PMS or having a menstrual cycle that's making you achy and tired? Whatever your specific reason, this class is great for coming back to a state of inner balance and finding your center. We ground down through some pranayama (breathwork) and do some stress and physical tension release in the pelvic area and low back through some Yin yoga postures. You will need a wall and a chair for practice, as well as a blanket. Two blocks are optional, but helpful if you have them.
Do you struggle with anxiety or over stimulation? Or maybe you’re feeling over excited? Stuck in your head? Maybe you’re neurodivergent? Or maybe you just need to ground your energy? If any of these apply to you, this class is designed to help you get out of your head and into your body through breath, posture, and physical tactile touch. The poses are quite simple and class is taught in a way to include my level 1 friends, but all levels of yoga practitioners can enjoy this nice, simple, sweet and nurturing practice. Most of the body gets opened up through both standing and seated poses.
Not gonna lie, this yin yoga class is one of the yummiest ones up on the membership yet! We spend the entire class lying on our backs in a subtle and soft heart opening shape, so even while we open the hips, the chest gets a nice expansion. Thematically, we focus on surrender, release, and softening for the body and the emotional landscape. This is a great class for times of burnout, stress, over excitement, sore muscles from strength training, pain or limitation in the body, those first tricky days of your menstrual cycle, for those with PCOS, heartbreak, and for any of us who could use a good release (which, honestly, I think might be all of us..!). Join me for this full body exhale.
Another uniquely styled practice where I offer a fusion of two of my favorite styles of yoga, Yin and Vinyasa! Different from a VinYin, we weave together Yin and Vinyasa in a fluid way. Think: activated yin. We flow a bit, and pause between flowing in yin-like holds. This is intended to be a nourishing practice for the whole body as well as the mind. You might want some yoga blocks, a blanket, and a cushion for class today. A strap might come in handy once as well but not required.
In this All-Levels class we move in a slow, nourishing way to relieve pain in the upper back. This is an area of the body we are all naturally tighter in and so it’s important to hydrate this area through loving movement. We spend about 25 minutes in gentle flowing, then we spend almost 10 minutes in a guided savasana in a heart bench, one of my favorite restorative shapes! I will say if you are postpartum, you should take that one backbend offering on the knees more mellow and subtle. I hope you enjoy!
An all levels (yes, that includes total beginners!) sloooow flow. Expect to stretch most major areas of the body in this practice where we slow down to savor each breath and every movement. We won’t be generating much heat in class, just enjoying some yummy stretches!
The New Moon is always an excellent opportunity to release whatever is binding within us. I filmed this class on the New Moon in Aries, and it’s pretty special to practice within this weekend, but it can be done during any time you need a release, no matter what lunar cycle it currently is. Simple, restorative postures for all levels softening. Grab your pillows and props and let’s chill!
Often when we are on a journey towards a goal or fighting for a cause we deeply care about, it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. This all levels practice is designed to help you restore, refresh, and renew so you can sustain your energy for the long haul. We do some conscious breathing, gentle floor stretches, and we close with a guided self facial massage. This class was made in partnership with NARAL, but my members get access as well :)
Needed for class: a folded blanket
Optional props: essential oil or face lotion, yoga blocks, pillow
This class is designed to help you unwind at the end of the day as we contemplate the theme of letting go. Many of us are being asked to hold on to and hold space for so much right now, so this class is an opportunity for space to be held for YOU. Physically we focus on lengthening side body and the legs, but as always with me it is a full-body practice. All levels, nourishing practice. You may want a blanket for this practice if you have sensitive knees.
In this 40 minute all-levels practice, we physically focus on easing tightness in our hamstrings, which as a result helps us open up our low back. This is a creative Vinyasa flow, but it’s truly accessible for all levels and can be modified up and down as needed. We close with a full guided savasana and a mudra.
Join me for an all levels slow flow where we welcome in the energy of Springtime on the Equinox: a day where we reflect on balance, equanimity, and a kind perspective. We start with some gentle breathwork and intention setting, and we move into a slow, simple, and sweet physical asana practice that opens most of the body up in an efficient way.
In this almost 40 minute class, we move very slowly and consciously so we can greet the body in a kind and gentle way. This class is great for quite a few groups: women in their third trimester of pregnancy, those experiencing PCOS or intense menstrual cycle side effects, anyone feeling stressed out, anyone feeling really tight in the hips and chest, those feeling limited in mobility, or if you’re even just feeling generally fatigued. Join me for a slow and simple class where we focus on gentle expansion and sweet rest.
This is a juuuuuicy mixed levels practice, but some of the transitions may edge toward intermediate only because we move pretty fluidly between shapes without a ton of alignment cues. We spend class feeding the soul through big breathing and yummy stretches for the side body, legs, hips, and heart space. Emphasis on smoothing out the transitions between postures. This class is a bit stronger than your typical nourishing practice, but because of that it left my whole body and spirit feeling amazing. Apologies for the construction sounds in the background throughout the middle of class, I edited out all that I was able to, so maybe you want to pop on a playlist of mine while you practice this one.
Today’s class is slow and conscious in pace as we explore beloved poses in a more accessible way using a chair as a prop. Join me for this gentle, full body stretch and deep breaths to feel a little more spacious in the coming day. All levels friendly. You might also want two blocks or thick books if you’re short like me, and maybe a strap for just one of the stretches.
This is a 40-min, all levels hip opening class, especially good for during Menstrual Cycle or for any time your hips and low back could use some grounding and gentle opening. We only generate a little bit of heat in the legs to help the muscles feel warm enough to open, and is otherwise a very nourishing practice.
A 4o minute, all levels, mindfully paced flow. Contemplation on how we nourish ourselves so we are better able to serve the world around us.
These are heavy times that definitely require a profound pause. This class offers such a pause to process and heal both within and as a collective. We spend the first 15 minutes of class in a seat contemplating with breathing and mantra, then the rest of class is spent nourishing our bodies in a few yin postures. Below I have included the words to the two mantras if you would like to learn them yourself. Sending you all love. I am here for you.
Medicine Buddha Mantra:
Tayata Om Bhekandze
Bekhandze Maha Bhekandze
Randza Sumudgate Soha
May All Beings be Happy & Free Mantra:
Loka Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
A slower paced yoga practice where we contemplate change both inside and outside of ourselves. Although it is gentle, we still do postures that tone and open most major areas of the body. Good mix of supine, seated, and standing postures. All levels.
This is a slow flow where we take our time moving through various reclined, standing, and seated postures to open up the highways of the hamstrings, the belly of the thighs, and the whole of the hips. Working on this area of the body can help us in many ways, including releasing lower back congestion. The practice is all levels friendly, with opportunities to explore deep flexibility through middle splits and straddle fold.
Welcome to class! Today’s practice is a slow flow vinyasa where we focus on what kind of energy we want to bring to the circles within our lives, as well as the energy we radiate as we cast our own circles. Very mindful movement, breath prioritization, slow strength and stretchy goodness. Great for any level of practitioner.
This is a gentle all levels practice where we focus on creating more space in the whole of the torso so we can access fuller, healthier, bigger breathing. I share a bit of my personal journey as an asthmatic and how these practices have really helped me with my respiratory health. One thing I forgot to say in class: Learning to breathe in the back of the body is NOT easy! It took me many practice sessions to embody this teaching, so be patient with yourself as you explore this technique. Even if your lungs are healthy, it’s always nice to practice more embodied breathing for a sense of presence in your day.
Join me for 45 minutes of slow and juicy yoga. We will be physically focusing on forward folding in an all levels way, so you can expect longer hamstrings, a longer spine, and some subtle contraction of the low belly. We also open up the sides of the body, the hips, and the thighs. Lots of prop modifications offered throughout. We also contemplate the meaning of Ahimsa, the second Yama, which means non-violence, and it's role within our Asana (pose) practice.
This class is great for transitioning out of your busy day and into your relaxing evening. The physical nature of the class isn't quite super vigorous, but it is also not totally restorative. I'd call it a lush slow-flow where we activate the muscles a bit to generate some heat, all in service of finding more length through the body. Grab some candles or turn on some cozy lights and join me for 45 minutes of lovely vinyasa. All levels friendly.
This class is focused around investigating the expansion available within subtle sensations in the body. Join me for 45 minutes of simple, sweet, and softening postures to find space in a different way. Super gentle practice, all levels friendly. Almost yin-like with some self massage and a propped up Savasana.
This is an all-levels, slow flow yoga practice where we physically focus on forward folding (so, hamstring and spinal lengthening). We start out class with some seated pranayama/contemplation work with a mudra, and move into the slow, and at some moments strong, but mostly stretchy vinyasa. The contemplations in this class are great for the Winter Solstice and the New Year. Join me in slowing down and going inside to find everything we need within.
Even when there seems to be so much that is beyond our control in the world, there is a small pocket in our own hearts we are responsible for. Cultivating a peaceful world starts within ourselves, and how we treat those around us. Join me for just under an hour of intention setting, breathwork, and relaxing yin yoga poses to find peace within ourselves so we can share it with the world around us. This class helped me feel a lot more grounded even in light of devastating world news, and I hope it helps you too. Special emphasis on softening the hips, shoulders, and spine. All levels.
We had a few beautiful days here in Groningen, so I decided to film a class for you by the lake! Since the sounds of the lake and boats and the birds join us for class, I do my best to keep my talking down to a minimum and to project my voice. I mainly just talk in this class to get you in and out of poses - which can be super nice in the way of immersing yourself into your own experience for practice. At the beginning it's a bit louder with some boats, but the sounds do level out in a really nice way that I think adds to the practice, especially in the full savasana at the end. Physically you can expect a simple but juicy full body opening, slow movement, and several breaths in each pose. Great for anyone who feels the need to stretch, open, and find expansion in the major areas of the body: chest, shoulders, back, hips, legs all get some love. Enjoy!
In this slow flow class, you can expect a juicy stretch in the chest, shoulders, upper back, side body, and thighs. A true slow and mindful flow so we can savor the flavor, and contemplate moving towards new possibilities within our practice. Truly all levels friendly with modifications offered throughout. Great for opening up a tight back, accessing deeper breaths, or for any time you want to find mindful, accessible expansion.
This week I have something different for you: a slow and special ritual to come home to yourself. This is great for times of stress, times when you need to practice letting go, times when you are showing up a lot for others but maybe not quite enough for yourself, times when you are in need of some sweet self care. We access many of the limbs of yoga beyond asana as we do breathwork (pranayama), mudra (hand gestures), mantra (chanting), intention setting, some gentle asana (poses), abhyanga (self massage with oil), and dhyana (meditation). I have included the words to the mantra below in case you feel like learning it. Lastly, I filmed this during a wind storm! If the windy sounds bother you, you can pop on my Slower Days playlist.
Medicine Buddha Mantra:
tayatha om bekandze bekandze maha bekandze radza samudgate soha
This is an all levels friendly, slow flow practice where we physically stretch the whole body open through slow transitions and juicy stretches. I filmed this a couple days before the last full moon of the winter season. Whether or not it’s the actual full moon doesn’t matter, you can tune in to experience the sweet magic of the liminal space between winter and spring. We gently warm our bodies to thaw out winter and get ready to bloom. I demonstrate a lot with blocks for class for beginners, those with bigger bodies, and at the same time there’s plenty of room to deepen if you are a more seasoned practitioner.
This class is one of the most savory classes I’ve done in a while. We move very slowly in and out of postures that open most major areas of the body in an all-levels manner. We view this practice as an extended pranayama practice: all movement is in service of celebrating our wholeness through breath. We start out with guided mudra meditation, and close with an entry into Savasana with my singing bowl. You’ll want a strap and maybe two blocks for class. Enjoy!
In this delicious practice we pay special attention to savoring the breath within each and every moment, slowing down enough to connect to true intimacy with the body and our emotions. We really rinse out from crown to toe, opening & articulating through the hips, legs, quads, belly, heart, shoulders, spine. Includes pranayama at beginning and end and concludes with a savasana in a subtle restorative posture. You will want a blanket, and possibly two blocks and a strap.
Mobility is the space where supportive strength meets flexible expansion. Join me for almost an hour of creative vinyasa practice where we explore active flexibility in motion, aimed to leave you feeling strong and long through most major areas of the body. You’ll get especially open through the hips in this fluid flow!
We really take our time arriving in this almost hour-long yin yoga practice as we gather our props, set up a cozy space, and I dive into the importance of honoring the whole of our emotional landscape. We all feel sad sometimes, it is simply part of being human. The type of yoga I practice and teach celebrates all of our emotions as sacred, including sadness, grief, and overwhelm. Enjoy this slow, kind-on-the-body-and-mind release of the emotions through pyhsical release of the low back, hips/pelvis, side body, chest, and shoulders. Savor the space to fully feel, and bear witness to the healing that can happen in such a space.
For those of you who have taken class with Morgan, you know just how incredible she is at assisting us in sweet sweet release. Join her for just under an hour of yoga for nourishment at Morgan's slow and welcoming pace. Good for all levels, including level 1 friends.
In this nearly hour long class, we move very consciously as we release tension from the whole body: the neck, shoulders, chest, back, side body, belly, hips, legs, and even wrists and ankles. This is a truly all levels class, even for those who are fairly new to the practice. Not too vigorous of a class, really more gentle and focused on softening any tension in the body. We start off with some pranayama / guided meditation and close with a little Savasana.
I have been receiving a lot of requests for hip opening and low body flexibility lately, so this class is devoted to that! We will be visiting Pigeon in as many variations as we can squeeze within an hour. You can expect a balance of hard work and delicious nourishment as we contemplate the theme of balance not just on our mat, but also in our lives. It’s a bit fast faced in moments, I’d probably call it all levels with an intermediate edge. There are plenty of opportunities to modify up towards deeper flexibility, or down for a more mellow approach. A full 5 minutes of silent Savasana at the end for you.
As always, I aim to give most of the body a bit of opening in this Yin Yoga sequence. That said, I do give a bit of special attention to the areas of the body that help us expand our breathing capacity/reduce upper body tension: the chest, spine, belly, side body, shoulder blades. The hips and hammies do get some love too, though. We start out with some seated Pranayama, and then about halfway through our Yin poses we do a bit of gentle but juicy myofascial release with a blanket roll. This practice left me feeling light, refreshed, and spacious in the breath, body, and general sense of energy. You will need at least two yoga blocks and a thick blanket for practice. I hope you enjoy!
Not gonna lie, this class felt absolutely delicious in my body and mind. Join me for an hour of investigation into the profound effect stillness can have on our muscles and our nervous system via Yin Yoga. Whether you are brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, there is lots to gain from this head to toe tension release. Complete with facial massage and a nice juicy Savasana. Grab all the props you got and let’s get cozy!
In this hour long class, we learn lessons from the Kurma, also known as the tortoise. We move slowly & lovingly towards Kurmasana, a deep wide angle forward fold.
A full hour of ooey-gooey-yummy goodness! If you’ve never done yin yoga before: get ready for the chillest yoga of all. No flowing here, just holding postures for long periods of time to allow the muscles and the mind to soften. Put on your coziest clothes, grab as many pillows and blankets as you can get your hands on, and give yourself the treat of resting in your sweet breath.
Mindfully paced full body Vinyasa yoga practice. Spacious, stretchy, moderately strong. All levels.
The very beginning of this video got cut out, but it doesn’t interefere with the class at all. That’s why the beginning may seem a bit abrupt. This is an hour long vinyasa class that starts out slowly, but we do build up to a full body flow where we focus on savoring the pleasure within our postures and transitions. Enjoy!
This was intended to be an all levels practice and it certainly is as I offer modifications for both beginner and advanced practitioners, but I labeled as mixed levels because towards the end we get into some pretty expansive shapes. This is a slow and *juicy* vinyasa that is physically geared towards opening the heart, the hips, and the spine. We start with seated meditation, flow into some heat, get a good stretch, and close with mini Savasana. This one felt so good on my stiff body and I hope it does for yours too!
This is a unique practice where we take a gentle yet juuuuicy approach to relieve tightness in the neck, shoulders, upper - mid spine, and chest. I also explain benefits of some of the poses for the health of our most vital organs: our heart and our lungs. Whether you have a tight upper back, tension headaches, suffer from anxiety, spend a lot of time hunched over, have asthma, have recently been sick, or have any desire to improve your heart or lung health: this class is for you. We start with pranayama (breath work), followed by a seated stretch portion, a few standing poses, yin poses, and a quiet Savasana. All levels friendly, including level 1. Grab a block and join me for this really nice practice.
A different offering for you all with this one. I felt inspired to make a class that is safe to practice while injured in the shoulder, wrist, arm, or just for days when you don’t want to hold any weight with your upper body. We focus on finding opportunities for growth and learning within obstacles like injuries through pranayama, standing flow, seated and supine stretches, facial massage, and short but sweet savasana. All Levels.
This is a slower paced, all levels Vinyasa practice where we mindfully move towards a big shape called Hanumanasana, AKA the splits! Don’t let splits work scare you if you are not as flexible - this is just the class you need for increasing flexibility and some supportive stability no matter where you are on your journey. While it is slower paced than some of my stronger practices, we do still flow with the breath and do a little bit of strengthening for safe passage through the hamstrings. We contemplate the famous Ram Daas teaching of “I Am Loving Awareness”. Savasana with legs up the wall is something to look forward to at the end!