Yoga for Waking Up

Good morning! Are you ready to jump start your day? This quick 20-minute flow with get your heart pumping, clear out the cobwebs in the mind and leave you feeling focused and ready for the day ahead. Class starts standing with centering breath then moves into ½ sun salutations to warm up the body and connect with the breath. Next we will add in some variations on Sun Salutation A as we build that heat and stretch and lengthen the muscles. We’ll wrap things up with a quick seated to reclined cool down with the option to stay for a brief savasana or seated meditation if you have a few extra minutes. Ok, put down that cup of coffee and let’s get started!

This morning vinyasa flow class will give you an opportunity to turn inward and gather energy for your day. You will flow through warming Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) variations, balance in Eagle Pose (Garudasana) and twists, and finish with grounding postures to help you feel balanced. Take this time, first thing in the morning, to mindfully move your body, center your mind, and connect to your spirit.

There is no music in this class so you can enjoy the silent background, use your own playlist, or play Jackie's Spotify Playlist.

Spotify playlist for Good Morning Flow 3: Tune In

This practice will create space & freedom in all the major joints of your body. We start with a spine & shoulder activation, then build into a flowing Jivamukti style Sun Salutation to get us warmed up. Next we open up the hips in both lunge & straddle variations. Concluding with some glute & abs work.

This short but juicy sequence will leave you feeling free & open in no time at all. A wonderful option to wake you up or wind you down depending on what time of day you are craving to loosen up.

This morning class is designed to help you connect to your body, allowing you to experience a deep sense of presence, wholeness, and inner awareness that can last throughout your day. You will mindfully flow through Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) variations, hold backbends and twists, and finish with grounding postures to help you feel balanced for your day.

There is no music in this class so you can enjoy the silent background, use your own playlist, or play Jackie's Spotify Playlist.

Spotify playlist for Good Morning Flow 2: Embodiment

Get your day started the right way with Morning Flow. This class is great first thing in the morning or if you need a mental/physical reset mid-morning or afternoon. It is designed to wake your body up and get you moving in all directions.

- There is no music so feel free to add your own playlist.

Before you start your day, join me for a morning flow! In this class, we’ll explore chest openers and backbends that will help us to create BIG energy to move through our day feeling our best. We’ll ease into the practice to gently wake up the body and move through some transitions to keep us on our toes and wake up the mind. The final build will take us into Dancer’s Pose before we wind down with a little bit of core work and a self-guided savasana. Hope you have a great day!

"The most meaningful moments in life don't happen in the when, they happen in the now." - Rachel Macy Stafford

This morning vinyasa flow class is designed to help anchor you into the here and now, so that you can continue to practice true presence throughout your day. You will flow through warming Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) variations, hold twisting & balancing postures, and finish with floor postures to help balance and ground your energy. Enjoy!

Spotify playlist for Good Morning Flow 1: Here & Now

Tap into your own solar nature in this dynamic and powerful Yogic Way class. Explore elements of pranayama, kriya, mantra, mudra, and a hatha-based postural practice. Drop out of the mind and into the body in exploration of some of yoga's subtler aspects. You will be left feeling enlivened, awake, and ready to step into the rest of your day with easeful grace.

Feeling a bit sluggish and blah? This class is like a cup of coffee for your body and mind! We'll tap into powerful breath and quickly get the body moving to increase blood flow, improve your mood, and leave you feeling recharged and ready to take on whatever life throws at you!

Enjoy this full-body loosen-up sequence, which is perfect as a warm up for or cool down from any form of yoga or exercise, as well as a stand-alone practice to relax, loosen and invigorate the entire body.

Join Katy for a flowing morning practice. Get your body gently moving and mind intention setting to start your day the right way!

Only have 10 minutes but want to get your blood flowing? This quick yoga break will have you flowing through Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and a dynamic series of standing postures to wake up your balance, your strength, and open up tight muscles. You'll feel more clear, calm, and prepared for the rest of your day.

Wake up, stretch, breathe deep, and get centered for your day in this short beginner morning class. This gentle class is perfect for those who are brand new to yoga or those looking for a slow paced class with extra guidance. You will practice basic accessible postures with options to customize each one to work for your body. Enjoy!

This class will gently get you open and ready for your day ahead. This is a gentler morning class, which helps you ease into your day. Expect deep breathing, time to unwind in postures, and a time to center yourself.

Enjoy this short full-body burn that will be sure to wake you up and get you moving in no time. All you need is a light set of weights (1-5 lbs) and you’ll be sure to break a sweat, feel the burn and elevate your heart rate. After a series of standing poses, you can look forward to coming down to the ground for some core and Pilates-inspired glute work.

This gentle morning class will help you get centered and ease into your day. If you like to stretch and open your body in the morning, without an intense or abrupt practice first thing in the morning. Expect deep breathing, long and satisfying stretches, and a gradual build of energy to get you ready for a wonderful day. This is also a nice gentler class that can be practiced at any time of day.


Spotify playlist for Wake Up Slowly 2: Brand New Day

Your Morning Quickie is back by popular demand! In just 20 minutes, Elise will guide you through a sequence of postures to wake up every part of your body and prepare your mind for a wonderful day ahead.


Spotify playlist for Morning Quickie 3

This 30-minute morning yoga routine will boost your energy & will energize you for the day. Enjoy a fun and energetic flow practice with Pradeep, to start your morning!

Gently wake up with your breath in Vajrasana, then twist, lunge, fly, and stretch out your body on all sides. You will practice some feel-good heart opening postures including Wild Thing, Bow, and Wheel. Ease your transition from morning into day and allow your body & mind to enjoy the beautiful day.

This 55 minute class was designed to assist you in 'getting your day started'! Sometimes we wake up to some stiff or sore areas of our bodies, sluggish energy and or a cloudy or all over the place mind. This class will help to remedy all of those - from the focused and thorough stretching/mobility postures, a consistent reminder of your breath and a mindfulness or awareness of your thoughts and mindset - giving both the body and mind space, relieving stress and tension and starting your day with clarity and refreshed energy! Grateful for another day - let's doooo this :))

Start your day off with this energetic flow that will warm and awaken you. You will flow, balance, strengthen, and stretch as you connect to your inner spark. When we connect to what lights us up we can live in alignment with our highest purpose and inspire others to do the same.

Class begins with flowing Sun Salutation variations (Surya Namaskar), followed by balancing, heart openers, and twisting postures. You will finish with grounding postures to leave you feeling centered and balanced. Enjoy, and have a great day!

Yoga is a perfect tool to get you ready for another type of sport or workout. In this quick session, Elise will guide you through poses which will warm and invigorate your whole body and prepare your mind to work hard.

Spotify playlist for Pre-Workout Warm Up Yoga

This class invites you to unclench and let go as you flow through your practice and your day. You will flow through warming sequences, find balance, breathe deep, and get an opportunity to embrace ease and grace. Enjoy!

Start your day with a warming flow that will help you connect to your inner strength and power. You will flow, play in Crow Pose (Bakasana), and enjoy some grounding postures at the end to help you get centered. Take time to connect to the strength within so that you can bring that energy into your day. Enjoy!

Our Electronic Music Sessions are a perfect union of yoga + music by some of the world's top dance music artists. The exclusive music mix was specially created to compliment the class and whisk you away to a faraway land, allowing you to get deep into your practice. .

ABOUT THE CLASS
Do you need an energy boost that will get the blood moving but do not want to break a sweat or take a nap after?

This short, powerful full-body yoga flow will get your blood pumping and the mind clear. Use these postures throughout the day to generate energy when you may be feeling low and sluggish.

ABOUT THE MUSIC
For this class we teamed up with progressive house powerhouse, Global Underground, inspired by their Electric Calm series, and engaged artist, Trafik, to create a unique music + yoga experience. For more information about their music visit:
Global Underground
Global Underground on Soundcloud

GET THE MIX - download the music mix from this class to soundtrack your yoga practice, run, medium-paced workout, or just to groove to!

Take time first thing in the morning to fill your cup, warm your body, and tap into the power that you need for your day.

Class includes flowing variations of Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar), hip and chest opening, as well as some grounding postures to help center you for your day. Enjoy!

Need to wake up, but want to do it gently? This class is ideal if you want to move your body, but don't feel like a fast and rigorous practice first thing in the morning. This gentle class will ease you into your day. Expect time for you to hold poses one at a time, to slowly open and energize your body, for an excellent day ahead. This class can be enjoyed at any time of the day where you want to open your body and breathe (not only the morning).


Spotify playlist for Wake Up Slowly

Begin your day with an invigorating yoga flow that will help you expand your awareness and align your mindset with your heart-centered intentions.

Class begins with flowing Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) variations, followed by lunges and balancing, and finishes with grounding postures to leave you feeling balanced and centered.

There is no better way to start your day than with yoga! Enjoy.

Energized is a guided yoga practice improving circulation, charging the body with energy, creating inner and outer strength and stability. This video features a drum soundtrack as well as Elena's verbal guidance.

You asked for it, finally a sequel to your favorite Morning Quickie class! This class is FREE

You'll start this FREE session on your back, slowly stretching away the stiffness and soreness accumulated in your body overnight. Within a few magical minutes you'll have opened your hips, moved your spine in all directions, flowed through a graceful sun salutation variation, and challenged your balance and concentration.

Take 20 minutes to wake up intentionally with yoga; your whole day will be sweetly improved.

Spotify playlist for Morning Quickie 2


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