The perfect practice for when you sleep through the 6am Mysore alarm. Some primary poses mixed with some second series poses provide a well rounded practice rooted in breath, bandha and drishti.

Small, deliberate movements create awareness in subtle areas of the body we often overlook. This 30 minute Feldenkrais lesson explores the relation between the jaw and the pelvis, providing a deep connection to the physical and energetic bodies.

Stress manifests itself in our bodies, often restricting breath and movement and leading to pain. These changes may become habits and limit our ability to feel centered and comfortable. This Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement® lesson will offer simple movements that release bodily stress and ...

Part of the second series of Ashtanga, Bhekasana is a great pose to open the hips and shoulders in preparation for a back bend.
No suggested props
Intermediate level class

Find more length in your spine and discover better posture through movements done while lying on your belly.
No props needed

Find more length in your spine and neck through gentle folding of your chest, belly and spine.
Suggested props: block or cushion to sit on

This Ashtanga breathing sequence will focus your attention inward to quiet your mind. Short breath retentions will keep the mind steady. This practice can be a prelude for sitting meditation or as a meditation in itself.
Suggested props: whatever would make you comfortable sitting

Find mobility and strength in the lower back and pelvis in this class done while sitting on the floor. Your hips will feel well oiled and your hamstrings will feel long and relaxed. Great for walking, running, hiking and skiing.
Suggested props: Blankets to sit on

Lose the struggle and find a way to soften the back and mobiize the pelvis to allow the hips to rotate and move without effort.

Get everything ready the night before and then set your intention and your alarm! It can be easier than you think to get up and out to early morning practice.

You don’t need to do backbends to benefit from this class! Your shoulders will become more open and flexible as you build shoulder awareness through movements of your wrists and elbows done while lying comfortably on the floor.

Even if you don’t have a lot of time, you can reap the benefits of practice by moving with your breath through this selection of classic primary series ashtanga poses.
Suggested props: Blocks and Strap

Rolling, rounding and lengthening will organize your back muscles and spinal vertebrae to reduce stiffness and pain and improve posture, balance and flexibility.
Suggested Props Blanket or Towel

The primary series Marichasanas are challenging to the shoulders, hips and spine, as well as to the mind. Finding some space between the ribs can help. This video shares some tips to help you find ease in these poses.

Suggested props: Towel or Strap

Increasing mobility of the pelvis and hips will allow you to move like a well-oiled machine. We'll gradually go from lying on the floor to a more upright position to help your pelvis find its optimal alignment and allow for easier walking, running, and moving as you want!

No props suggested.

Explore the relationship between the arms, ribs, and back to allow the shoulders to let go of tension and find light and graceful movement.
Your posture and breathing will improve.

Props needed: Folded blanket

Dropping back into and then standing up from a backbend can be fun and empowering, and you don’t need to be a gymnast! This class starts by warming up the back, legs, and shoulders. You’ll then use a wall as a prop to practice this skill on your own.

Suggested Props: A Blank Wall

We often don’t know where our shoulders belong. We try to pull them back to improve our posture or force them down because we sense they are too high or uncomfortable. Shoulder strain results! This class will explore how the skeleton can support your shoulders for better posture and comfort.

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Twisting increases the mobility of your spine, cleanses and detoxifies your organs and inner body, and aids digestion. In the ashtanga primary series, twisting in Marichasana C and D with arms bounds is challenging, but in this class we will go over variations of earlier twists in the series an...

These simple eye movements work to quickly relieve eye and neck strain. They quiet down excitation in the nervous system and can be great to do if you are having trouble falling asleep.

No suggested props.

Holding tension in your belly can lead to back pain as your back muscles have to work extra hard to stand up straight. Learn how to balance the muscles of your back and your abdomen in order to discover better posture and more ease in movement.

No suggested props.

Yoga can be hard on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Here are some warms ups for these delicate joints to help you prevent or rehab from injury.

Suggested Props: block, 3-5 pound weight.

These simple eye movements work to quickly relieve eye and neck strain. They quiet down excitation in the nervous system and can be great to do if you are having trouble falling asleep.

Suggested Props: none

Developing better kinesthetic awareness of the vertebrae of your spine will improve posture and help relieve back pain.

Suggested props: none