Note: Ocean is loud! This 65 min class was taught by one of my trainees, Katie. The assignment was to create a 65 min class with the theme of strong standing poses demonstrating an opening of the hips and pelvis and ending with a backbend sequence. I am in the front row - but you will see student...

This is 65 min class taught by one of my trainees, Jayme. The assignment was to create a 65 min class with the theme of strong standing poses demonstrating an opening of the hips and pelvis and ending with a backbend sequence. I am in the front row but you will see students with a variety of levels.

This part one of two (24 min mark you will have to re-start Part Two in the library. The focus is a flow practice into a buffet of arm balancing poses.

This is part two that includes variations of koundinyasana, tittibhasana and backbend sequence.

This is a 90 min class for intermediate students already familiar with basic yoga alignment and are looking for more advanced teachings: The application of core is far more nuanced than you think! I teach the use of uddiyana bandha in application of a vinyasa class -with more advanced and precise...

This is not a yoga class! (There are hints of it here and there, a few down dogs and forward folds) but expect a sweaty workout: sets of jacks, core work, glute work, squat jumps - can be done in sneakers or bare feet). Cardio bursts, followed by active recovery through using the body to build st...

This begins with a traditional flare of suryas, five-count breaths, a classic standing flow sequence and ending with backbends.

This is a therapeutic vinyasa practice that is specific to the shoulders and spine - grab a strap!

This is a moderate/intermediate practice that focuses on the shoulder girdle and backbends.

Today is a longer practice (in lieu of Monday's long practice). Today is moderate pacing in vinyasa/flow with basic movements in the shoulders to relax and release the shoulder girdle (grab a strap) and back bends. We pulse strength into the spine as well as deeper backbends.

This practice begins with an 8-min warm-up, integration of uddiyana bandha, handstand hops, warriors, twists, arm balancing, backbends and working toward "Bird of Paradise" We end with two sets of KP breath.

This is an intermediate practice with the focus of your "gut brain" and core strength. This practice uses ancient techniques to massage your inner organs with breath and movement, as well as traditional core strengthening work. We use "Agni Sara" and "Uddiyana" to pull up and in between the diges...

Today's practice is an intermediate, straight-up vinyasa practice that ends with hip openers, backbends, a shoulder stand sequence and breathwork.

This is an intermediate standing vinyasa sequence as though you'd do in a yoga studio. Expect 7 min of warm-up, four-five flow sequences with warrriors/lunges, twists, arm balances, careworn, hip openers and backbends. We also do a closing shoulder stand sequence and three short sets of kaphalabh...

This is a "long-form" practice that ends with pranayama (breath). This practice is led with minimal cueing and ideal for intermediate practitioners. We begin with 7 min of warm-up, a warming standing series that includes warriors, balancing poses, backbends and hip openers. We end with Wheel x 3 ...

Today's practice begins with traditional Surya A, B and elements of the primary series - with a dash of creative vinyasa. We end with a restorative hip sequence and closing breathwork.

Today's practice includes a warm-up + moderate/intermediate vinyasa practice that includes: handstand hops/prep, warriors, twists, one-legged balancing poses, deep hip openers, spinal strength, backbends. The last 15 min consists of restorative low back and hamstrings poses, glute openers and fin...

This is a long-form practice with "focus" and "dristi / dharana" focus and concentration as themes - in a society that applauds multi-tasking. Expect wide open spaces of no dialogue, simple vinyasa, breath as focus and more.
Embracing even when boredom arises during practice is a thing! We begin...

We begin with two cycles of KP breath into hips, a slow warm up and a full vinyasa practice with all the warriors, leg balancing poses, inner groins and end with a splits/hanumanasana hip sequence, backbends and shoulder stand sequence.

Today's practice is long-form, including 2 x sets of kaphalabhati breath, 5 min warm up and traditional vinyasa flow that warms the body and creates a gradual heat/lubrication of all joints: all the warriors, (there are no arm balances but a ton of chaturungas), dancers etc one-legged warrior 3's...

We start with two sets of kp breath, followed by a primarily standing sequence with warriors, two arm balances, core work, quad and hip openers and backbending sequence.

This is a classical longer practice that I'd teach at studios in Vancouver/Whistler including minimal cueing/overtalking, to the point vinyasa with: opening breathwork with hips. standing series, tons of vinyasas, warriors, flip-dogs, core work (navasanas), standing one-legged balancing poses, to...

This is an intermediate vinyasa/hatha practice with emphasis on your shoulders as focus / excellent for preventing shoulder injuries and tension.