Emily Braud
Hi, my name is Emily B! I am an instructor, as well as the City Manager at Black Swan Yoga Dallas. Yoga became a part of my life at a time where I was very guarded, shy, and afraid to be myself. The practice of yoga and yoga teacher training reminded me of my strength, gave me the tools to breathe through my anxiety, and taught me to use my voice boldly and bravely. I want to make this practice accessible to as many people as possible. Whether you want to move fast, or slow, do a quick workout or a deep stretch, there is something for you here. It's an honor to move and breathe with you!
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Yoga For Splits Intro
Do you want to learn how to do the splits? Whether your goal is to get your splits or just improve your flexibility, this series is for you! In these videos, we will move through hip and hamstring stretches, flexibility drills and a flow to help with both of these goals. Stretching and strengthen...
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Yoga for Splits: Stretches
Spend 15 minutes with me moving through hamstring and hip stretches to increase flexibility. Practice these stretches every day on your journey to the splits!
This is a gentle, grounded series of stretches that you can do as a stand alone practice. If you’re looking for a little bit more movemen...
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Yoga for Splits: Flexes
Roll out your mat and get ready to sweat! This quick workout is intended to build the strength and flexibility to support your hips and hamstrings as you work toward the splits.
Strength and flexibility go hand and hand. Check out “Yoga for the Splits: Stretches” to slow things down or head on o...
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Yoga for Splits: Flow
Move and breathe with me in this quick 20 minute sequence to work toward your splits. This flow will focus on hips and hamstrings and wrap up with an opportunity to try out your splits and see where they are today.
Keep building your flexibility with Yoga for Splits: Stretches and Yoga for Split...
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Flying Pigeon Flow
Spread your wings with me and work on the inversion flying pigeon! I will break down the pose and offer building blocks to work toward flying high. Then we’ll incorporate the pose into a flow that will build the strength and flexibility for the inversion along the way!
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Lunch Crunch
A quick, powerful, core centered workout you can squeeze into your lunch break or any other time you need to move your body, but you’re on a time crunch!
Check out BSY's Spotify playlist and let's do the work! https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40ab
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Binds & Balances: Prep with a Stretch
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abThis video will help you prep for the most common binds and balance postures cued in class!
Join me for a nice slow stretch with a heavy focus on opening up the ch... -
Get Out of Your Head Meditation
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abA guided meditation to help you break free from the cycle of your thoughts and float among the clouds.
Get cozy! Grab a pillow, a blanket, find a quiet spot and fo... -
F-ABS-ulous Friday: Core Workout
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abA quick core workout to have you feeling f-ABS-ulous!
It's called F-abs-ulous Friday, but don't let that stop you from doing this core workout every day of the wee... -
Happy Hips Gentle Stretch
BSY Custom Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TXA5QhhB54ABr4kXnvrqoHappy hips, happy heart. Show yourself some love by moving through this series of stretches that will help relieve pain and discomfort in the hips and leave you feeling joyful. Watch how happy hips can help wit...
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Side Crow Flow
BSY Custom Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GR7hSzS1TJTNlMuFK8vBFSpread your wings! It's time to fly! This powerful flow is full of twists to prep the body for side crow. Move with me to warm up the body before I break down the inversion and prepare you for flight! Finish ou...
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Slow Flow: Sleepy Time Slow Down
Relax and unwind with this sleepy time slow flow. We will stay grounded the whole time and get you ready to snuggle up and find some restful sleep!
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Tune Up Your Practice!
Ever feel like you practice so often you move through your yoga flow automatically? Like your body just goes without much thought or activation because it's so routine?
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Chair Yoga: Sit and Stretch
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abDid you know you can practice yoga without leaving your chair? Whether you're a beginner and want to start with gentle movement, or you've been sitting at your desk all day and want to ...
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Reset & Start Over
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abA short flow to gift yourself. Take a deep cleansing breath and bring your intention for practice today.
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Chair Yoga: Office Edition
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abDo you sit at a desk all day while you work? Spend a lot of time in the car? Do you experience lower back pain as a result? This is the perfect mini flow you can do right at your desk t...
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Living Room Let's Get It!
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https://open.spotify.com/user/4x5pimcammwtnf2tsbul4nkw4?si=12fe09c1977a40abA quick powerful flow you can do in the comfort of your living room! Warm up your body and get your favorite playlist ready - we're diving right into the flow!
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Poolside Power Flow
Splash into this quick powerful flow! Whether you join me poolside or indoors, this quick sequence will build a burn!
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Restore & Relax
A restorative, relaxing flow to help you slow down, gently move through tension and connect to your breath.
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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uj1zWspQmKcTNmalYfoeG