This 10 minute yoga class is for the absolute beginner! I explain a few key postures here and offer variations, tips, and insights into each one. Hope you enjoy!

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This class was filmed at my aunt and uncles house in Morgantown, West Virginia. Enjoy the natural sounds of Appalachian birds in the background as you move through a thoughtfully sequenced level II asana practice. This practice offers plenty of time to move deeper into postures, explore variation...

Welcome to week three of four in this Yoga Nidra series. You can jump in at any time, but know that these videos build upon one another and go deeper each week. This week focuses on getting the level of cognition and working with beliefs.

Yoga Nidrā can literally be translated as 'yogic sleep' ...

Welcome to week three of four in this Yoga Nidra series. You can jump in at any time, but know that these videos build upon one another and go deeper each week. This week focuses on getting the level of cognition and working with beliefs.

Yoga Nidrā can literally be translated as 'yogic sleep' ...

Join me for this four part series which builds upon itself each week.

Yoga Nidrā can literally be translated as 'yogic sleep' or 'the sleep of the yogi.' It is the gradual implementation of certain practice that lead to a deep resting state. Yoga Nidrā has been proven to aid in sleep disturbance...

In this 3.23 minute video I discuss some ways to integrate breathing and awareness practices into your skating routine.
The next lessons goes int the mechanics of breathing and includes more ways to practice bringing this perspective into your skate routine.

If you want the cliff notes here's what I discuss:

First things first: you don't need anything fancy to enjoy the benefits of Yoga, stretching, and embodiment. Don't let the industry fool you!
You also don't need to look any sort of way! Work with what you got (;
You are in charge of your own bo...

In this 7 minute video I share some tried and true tips for getting your skates on in a practical and thoughtful way. I also share some ideas for ways to personalize your skates, make them extremely comfy for you based on your skating goals, and much more.

This five minute video feature accessible standing movements that can be done near a wall or standing in the middle of the room. These exercises are suitable to try daily. Filmed in Pondicherry, India.

Enjoy this gentle 15 minute morning practice. Grab some light weights and something to lay down on!

Begin with centering, neck stretches, and shoulder mobilization exercises. Enjoy some seated poses with forward bending and twists, lunges with twists, and plenty of standing poses like warrior II, wide-legged forward bend, goddess pose, king dancer pose. Grab a few blankets for this practice.

This class includes deep stretches like pigeon pose, lunges, and more to challenge your limits and provide a deep release of tension, stress, and fatigue.

This level II class combines classical standing poses with deep floor stretches to give you just the right amount of challenge. No props needed unless you want to!

Begin with two blocks supporting you in a backbend (see video for a thorough explanation). Move through some familiar stretches and try side plank. Try lunge variations, twists, pyramid pose, boat, and more!

This practice breaks down how to stretch your calves, hamstrings, and Achilles tendon safely in a comfortable position. Also includes is some core and glute work. Final relaxation to integrate it all!

A Practice for Inner Alignment + Strength begins with a 7-minute talk of non-violence and what it means to be of service. Be led through gentle supine movements, dynamic lunges, a standing balance pose called king dancer, warrior II, seated twist, and a final guided relaxation.

Begin lying down on your stomach with the support of your hands under your forehead. Use a rolled-up blanket under your chest for extra lift. Set an affirmation for your practice to support you. Grab a block for extra height during a lunge twist. Enjoy an extended relaxation and a guided meditati...

Grab a bolster, some blankets, and turn off any distractions. This practice is largely done on the floor and is very slow-moving with mindful transitions.

Begin seated and move into a tabletop position for gentle warmups. Next, find some mildly challenging standing flows before ending with a final floor stretching sequence and a guided relaxation. Recorded 6/29/20.

The Medicine Buddha says the 3 principle causes of suffering are ignorance, greed, and anger. Begin seated and enjoy this class meant to heighten awareness of your posture and stretch tight hips.

This practice begins as usual, with an inspirational reading and then moves directly into a series of sun salutations, standing poses, and seated stretches. Enjoy a guided final relaxation to integrate the workout. You'll need two blocks and a blanket for this practice.

This class slowly moves through three postures with ample variations provided. Class ends with a full guided relaxation with a guided body scan.

Begin in a comfortable position and enjoy a slow-moving introduction to common Yoga postures. Class ends with a guided relaxation and meditation. Filmed on Easter 2020.