dolphin is one of my favorite poses, as it builds strength in the shoulders and simultaneously opens the chest. in this video we will breakdown how to effectively enter and exit this pose, as well as how to maintain alignment integrity while holding it. enjoy!
in this short tutorial, we will breakdown different variations of the back-bend pose 'cobra' - progressively working into how to enter and exit 'upward facing dog' safely and effectively
In this short tutorial, we will break down the pose Wild Thing, and how to safely enter and exit it from common transitions.
The chaturanga (or low part of a pushup position) is a pose that I often see done short of it's full potential. With the correct body alignment and muscle engagement, this pose is hugely beneficial for static and dynamic strength, and is the foundation for arm balances, such as crow pose and side...
Mountain pose (tadasana) is seen in every other pose and is considered the neutral base for poses. In this quick alignment breakdown, we talk about what to look for in your mountain and where to bring your attention in the body.
In this short video, we will break down double pigeon pose as well as an excellent, gentler variation.
Refine your ardha uttanasana, or half way lift, with these simple alignment tips and become aware of the most common mistakes in this shape! Remember: alignment is not one size fits all! Always self-inquire about what feels the best in your unique body.
In this video we will alternate between two different exercises. The first will help you turn on your lat muscles which are crucial to holding a strong handstand. The second pose is a counter pose which really opens the shoulders. Believe it or not, open shoulders are imperative to a strong hands...
Grab two blocks or books or some kind of props to place under your palms for support. Once it feels easy with the blocks or you feel you don’t need them, you are welcome to remove them! These drills will help activate your core. Your core is very crucial to holding a strong handstand and so you a...
These two shapes are the perfect ones to warm up before doing any handstand work! They are SO necessary for turning on your muscles in order to hold the most ideal handstand form. When you activate the muscles in these drills, your body will know what to do upside down. I HIGHLY recommend doing t...
PLEASE watch all of the intro to this video before attempting this drill because I explain in more depth how to safely enter & exit the pose! This is the creme de la creme handstand drill because the wall doesn’t lie! It offers you the straight line you are looking for in a handstand. Please be v...
Grab a chair or something to safely put your feet on and let’s do the damn thing! This drill will help you feel the pike motion for pressing or “piking” up into handstand. It helps stack your hips over your shoulders and activates your hip flexors. Active hip flexors are what will help you lift/ ...
Most vinyasa yoga classes contain a multitude of chaturangas which are great for building functions strength and mobility- when done correctly. Here is a demo of how to do them properly, as well as several variations you can do in the case of injury or just being tired.
Elevate your twists by floating into side crow! We will go through a step-by-step tutorial on how to get there. There is a place for everyone in this tutorial, beginner, moderate, and advanced. Have fun!
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Have you ever wanted to power up your practice? Here is a great way to throw in some extra heat! This tutorial will teach you how to go into a floating handstand to vinyasa. The best part about this transition is you don’t even have to have your handstand! Have some fun and give this transition a...
We consume food, water, vitamins and medicines, but no resource is as vital as the air we breath constantly. This quick technique is a way to use this air to clear your head and enliven your flow of energy.
In this video we’ll explore how to reintroduce yoga into your life after having a baby. You’ll learn how to engage your core in every pose, instead of focusing on core work, lengthening, or twists.
Jumping back to chat - Scared to take the plunge? This video breaks down how to safely jump back into chaturanga from a few different poses.
Sun salutation A - the basis of our practice! Use this video to warm you up for your home yoga practice, or as a refresher on our most basic poses.
Downward Facing Dog breakdown - we’ll go over the correct alignment and engagement for downward facing dog, and show you some stepping stones to get into the posture.
This pose is super fun, and is sure to impress your friends/family. If your hamstrings aren’t very warm, check out my compass tutorial as setup for this pose. 8 angle is less about strength and more about body awareness, so it’s a great mental challenge!
It’s crow’s big brother, with a twist! side crow uses the same arm structure as crow, but we twist elbows to outside of your thigh to balance. The easiest way to get into side crow is from a chair pose. I recommend warming up your core, especially side body (obliques), and shoulders before attem...
Do you want to learn how to do a fun arm-balance with a pachyderm theme? Give this a watch! Maybe you're just listening and learning, but if you're ready to give it a go, make sure your core is warmed up, your hips have been opened as comfortably as possible, and do a few chaturanga pushups to a...
A brief(ish) breakdown of first the arm-balance crow pose, or bakasana, and then once we've got it, a similarly brief explanation of tripod headstand, or salamba sirsasana II. We'll spend time talking about how the two poses are related to each other.
