Black Swan Yoga Essentials
Your weekly collection specially curated in the BSY vibe. Always on deck for your practice: Beginner Flow, Flow, Power Flow, Slow Flow, Chill, Meditation, and Hot Onnit!
This week set the intention of - Chakra Four- Surrounding yourself with unconditional love, compassion, and joy this week as we tap into the Heart or Anahata Chakra.
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Forearm Stand Tutorial
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Forearm Stand is known in Sanskrit as Pincha Mayurasana and one of my all time favorite postures - probably because it took me so long to build up the strength and... -
Hurdler / Albatross Tutorial
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Eka Pada Koundinyasana also known as albatross or hurdler pose improves balance and core strength, stretches the hamstrings and groins, and strengthens the arms. B... -
Bird of Paradise Tutorial
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In this quick video I take you step by step into Svarga Dvijasana, or Bird of Paradise. Dvija means “twice born” and Svarga means “paradise.” The aim of this asana... -
Sun Salutation Breakdown
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Often we go through sun salutations too quickly and default into poor form that can do more harm than good over time. Here we'll go through each section of the sun... -
Upward Facing Dog
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Upward Facing Dog breakdown - we’ll go over the correct alignment and engagement for upward facing dog, and show you some stepping stones to get into the posture. -
Chaturanga
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Chaturanga Pose breakdown - we’ll go over the correct alignment and engagement for chaturanga, and show you some stepping stones to get into the posture. -
Downward Facing Dog Foundations
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Downward Facing Dog- Here is one of the important and foundational postures in yoga. Learning how to properly engage different muscle groups to create length in th... -
Crow Pose Confidence
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Crow Pose- This pose if the first posture to begin learning how to go upside down. Crow pose will you give you the confidence in how to take weight in your upper b... -
Upward Facing Dog Execution
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Upward Facing Dog- Here is a tutorial on to properly execute up dog. To avoid crunching the lower back and to open our hearts without compromising other limbs. -
Chaturanga Tutorial
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Chaturanga- For many years I allowed my shoulders to take the full force from the yoga push ups. This tutorial provides tips on how to engage other muscles to allo... -
Half Splits with Marco
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Half Splits- Here is a tutorial on how to stretch your hamstrings with more emphasis on muscular engagement. Perfect complement to any other vigorous activity. Thi... -
Fallen Angel Pose Breakdown
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Fallen angel is awesome! -
Beginner: Hearts and Hips with Cande
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Flow: Heart Centered + Fiery
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Power Flow: Heart Open Heart Strong
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abGrab yourself a block and focus your intention on opening the heart. Be playful, be patient and remind yourself there is strength in vulnerability and feeling. Nama...
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Slow Flow: Heart Opening Slow Flow
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A sequence designed to open your chest and shoulders. Open your heart and feel the freedom in your body and mind -
Chill: Heart Opening
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abSlow down and open up your heart with some deep yin stretches. This practice is a wonderful start or end to your day, or anytime you want to connect to your three d...
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Meditation: Heart Chakra
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Take some time out of your busy schedule to focus on the love you have for yourself. Once you love yourself it will be that much easier to love and appreciate thos... -
Hot Onnit: Jungle
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