Not your typical flow class, but definitely a challenge for your lower body! If you usually experience standing poses as warm-ups, try this sequence. After doing some poses to strengthen and stretch your quads and hamstrings, you will be challenged to hold and refine your standing poses for 30 seconds per side. This practice will help you with balance and integration. Your legs support you every day with every step, keep them strong and supple. This class is designed to help your hips and knees, never to injure them. The key is strength and alignment. Enjoy!

Unless you have had gymnastics training, you will probably notice that Inversions are very challenging and sometimes seemingly impossible poses. Beginning to practice inversions as an adult is an extraordinary achievement and one we believe is worth your time. It is, however, very important to have the proper conditioning to make your journey safe and productive. Here is a simple routine designed to prepare you physically and mentally for this feat. If you have tight shoulders, take more time during the week to do the shoulder stretching that is demonstrated in this video. Also, practice the preparations for inversions without going fully upside down often so you become more accustomed to the blood pressure changes that occur when you are upside down.

Regardless of whether you feel you are stiff or flexible in the upper body, the truth is, you need to be stronger. Try this class and balance the strength you have developed in your wrists, neck, chest, shoulders and arms. These are some of the best bodyweight exercises and yoga poses that you can use to stay strong and safe in your practice and in your life.

This class will make you work for the Ahhhh....but the work is worth your time and effort. You may be surprised at the muscular energy required to truly release those tight areas around your hips and thighs. Aim to practice this class once or twice a week for best results. Your lower back and knees will thank you and your psyche will too.

Strong glutes support your lower back. When you keep your hip muscles strong and supple, you can be much more effective using yoga poses to soften your tight spots. Even though this work is challenging, it is an investment of time and energy that pays many dividends. Your lower back and knees will be very grateful for the attention you give to your hips on a regular basis.

We all have habits and some are better than others. If you have chronic back pain anytime during the day or in your practice, check your posture. It can be that simple and yet it will take some work to change. In this class we will be working to change our patterns using strength as well as myo-fascial release to create new ways of moving. If you experience back pain during this class, ask yourself if it feels like injury pain or just stiffness. With stiffness it is common to have some "discomfort" when doing cat cow or lying over a block. The integration of abdominal strength with any kind of backbending exercise will ultimately relieve the pain. Get ready for a new lower back experience!

Knee problems are very common for people of all ages and fitness levels including athletes and yoga practitioners. Use these poses to strengthen the muscles around your knees and release the tightness in your hips that exacerbate the pain. *** Do not aggravate your knee joint. If any of these poses are causing pain in your knee, stop immediately. The idea is to use maxiumum muscle energy while doing these poses and experience zero pain in the knee joint. If your knee pain persists, consult a doctor or a physical therapist.

This is not a typical flow class, but it does move at a very even pace. Many yogis need more isolated practice in both pushing and pulling for balanced upper body strength so they can safely practice sun salutations, inversions, arm balances and backbends. Here you will be able to focus on building integration and strength in your neck, shoulders, arms and chest with simple yet powerful yoga poses and very little equipment.