Yoga to Relax and Recover

This is the second class in the Everyday Gentle Hatha Yoga series, a series designed to give you time and space to slow down, turn inward, and rejuvenate. This slow-paced, mindful, well-balanced class will help you release physical and mental tension as you reconnect with your breath and body. Options are offered throughout class so you can adapt the practice to meet your body’s needs. Enjoy!

If you’ve been putting yourself last on your “to-do” list lately, then this class is just what you need to turn up your self-love dial! And, best of all, it’s a quickie so no excuses for not having enough time for your self-care. We’ll stay low for some seated, kneeling and reclining stretches that will release tension and bring you back to your center. Then Mary will guide you through a brief meditation to focus that lens even more on your needs and desires. We will finish up by grabbing your journal to create a powerful intention and affirmation for your day. Ok, it’s tune up time!

This Yin practice to unleash your creativity is focused on creating freedom around the Svadhistana (Sacral) Chakra to help you tap into your emotions and dreams, soften blockages, and feel open. The focus is on opening the hips with time spent in Dragon, Sleeping Swan, and more. It's short, sweet, and effective. Enjoy!

Throughout this upper body-focused class you will support your Heart and Lungs with gentle movement and Yin Yoga. This practice begins with wrist and should releases then moves into longer holds that stimulate the Heart and Lung meridians (energy pathways). Work deep into your chest and shoulders and feel the benefits of Yin Yoga.

Try this short class whenever you want to pause, breathe deeply, feel, and invite more calm into your day. You'll practice gentle floor poses such as Cat/Cow Breathing, Seated Forward Bends (Janu Sirsasana), Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani), and more, to help you turn inward and recenter yourself. Enjoy!

A gentle and accessible yin class with a range of grounding asanas including wide legged child’s pose, Sphinx, crocodile, cat pulling its tail and shavasana all of which offer a healthy compression, extension and twist for the lower back helping to relieve and pain or stiffness in this area but as always, please listen to your body. Props are optional but not necessary - enjoy x

You work hard all week at the gym – treat yourself to an extra yummy rest day with this stay low full body stretch session. Class begins starting out on your back to stretch out those tight hamstrings and IT bands. Then transitions to some seated and kneeling poses for releasing the psoas, spine & shoulders. Then head back down to reclining to wrap up with some extra goodness for the low back and glutes. Your body will say a big thank you for this relaxing rest day practice!

This yin class is perfect for when you are short on time, but need the grounding, softening, calming stretch of a yin class. We start class with a yummy hip opener, half prone frog and spend time restoring our bodies in a supported heart opener, supta baddha konasana (reclined bound angle) and finish with a passive twist before savasana.

Are you in need of some peace and quiet? If so, this yin yoga class will give you time and space for quietude and rest. You will be guided into each yin posture with options to use props to find what feels good in your body, then given several minutes of complete silence as you hold. Take this time to slow down, nurture yourself, and tune inward so that you can feel balanced and refreshed.

There is no music in this class so that you can have a truly silent experience. If you prefer music to help you relax, you can use your own playlist or play Jackie’s Spotify Playlist.

Spotify playlist for Peace & Quiet

This Hatha yoga class is designed specifically for those who have been through a health challenge or may still be feeling ill but want to keep their bodies moving. It is mat based with no standing postures or inversions/semi inversions. It is part of the the post-illness recovery series - the first video focuses on the breath with this physical posture class building upon that. The intention of this class is to give you courage and and comfort in your wellness journey, supporting you towards a level of strength that allows you to move back to your usual yoga class.

Take time out of your day to nurture and integrate your mind, body, and spirit. This slow-paced, seated chair yoga class is an adaptive yoga practice that is for anyone who needs or wants to practice seated, regardless of physical ability. In this class you will be guided through gentle yoga postures and given options/suggestions throughout so that you can adapt postures to fit the needs of your own body.

Props such as a yoga block and 2-3 folded blankets (or folded towels) are recommended to help you find comfort and stability, but if those are not available you can still practice this class. All are welcome!

This class is designed for you to prepare for sleep, whether you need a short nap or you’re ready to go to bed. This class can be done in savasana on your mat or in bed and will take you through different states of relaxation using a body scan, breath exercises and visualization. Please note that there will be no bell at the end of this class and a timer should be set if needed.

Set yourself up super snuggly and nestled and allow yourself to unwind with a soothing sound bowl meditation (little guidance) that is soft and gentle to prepare the body and mind for sleep. Give yourself permission to fully let go and relax to the peaceful vibration. Enjoy!

Need to chill out?

Got ten minutes?

Perfect! Join me in seated or lying on your back and connect to your breath while we pay particular attention to extending out the length of your exhale.

We’ll move through three different variations of pranayama that will help you to come back into your body, back into this moment, back into reality.

Explore the ancient Chinese art of Qi Gong - literally "energy practice", a powerful way to practice healing the body through the conscious movement of energy through the vital channels. In this video, yoga Therapist Shy Sayar teaches a technique to sensitize to feeling vital energy (Qi in Chinese, or Prana in Sanskrit), as well as several Medical Qi Gong sequences to relax, heal and enjoy!

Pranayama is a powerful part of yoga practice that can help balance your energy. In this class, you will be guided through Dirgha Pranayama (Three-Part Breath), an accessible breathing exercise that focuses on directing breath to three areas of the body in a sequential order: the abdomen, diaphragm, and chest. You can practice this class either seated or lying down, at any time of day or night, to promote a sense of balance and calmness. Enjoy!

This class is a fusion between Vinyasa, Yin and Yoga Nidra and is perfect for anyone who wants a little bit of movement, but ultimately needs rest and relaxation. Expect a slower flow for the first 20 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of yin shapes targeting the lower body. The final 20 minutes in class are dedicated for yoga nidra, a guided meditation done in savasana. This class will leave you feeling fully integrated- body, breath and mind.

Renew your lower back in a practice designed to release your spine and hips. Gather your props and marinate in Yin Yoga shapes that release and unwind lower body tension. Practice mindfulness and breath awareness in this slow and deep class.

Let go of any tension or baggage in mind or body in this gentle 35-minute fully body Yin class. Move your spine in all directions, open your heart, and have the space to be with yourself wherever you are at. After long-held yin poses and a Sound Bowl Savasana--you will feel lighter, grounded, and more connected to Self.

Shakira may not have been the first to say that Your Hips Don't Lie. Yogis have always looked at the legs and hips as the foundation of the body. It is understood that if your legs and hips, your first and second chakra, are in alignment, it is easier to bring the rest into alignment and also the opposite is true - if your hips are out of wack, it is all a bit trickier. Perhaps you have noticed this in a simpler way - when your low back hurts, perhaps you also notice your shoulders or neck start to feel wonky as well. In this low to the ground, gentle sequence, we will work the full dimension of the hips (inner, outer, front and back). Using side stretching to create a connection from the hips to the heart, we will explore what it means to slow down and listen to our hips. And maybe just take them out dancing after class. You never know....

Welcome to our Slow Flow Hatha Yoga class, a sanctuary of serenity amidst life's hustle and bustle. In this class designed for students of all levels, we invite you to embrace the art of slowing down and nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. Through gentle, intentional movements and deep, mindful breathing, you'll gracefully transition between poses, allowing for a profound connection with your inner self.

Ali will guide you through each pose with a focus on alignment, balance, and awareness, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're seeking relaxation, increased flexibility, or a peaceful escape from your daily routine, Slow Flow Hatha Yoga offers it all. Discover the therapeutic benefits of this practice as you reduce stress, improve posture, and enhance your overall sense of well-being. Join Ali for 45 ins of tranquility and self-care, and leave feeling rejuvenated and centered.

A quick yin unwind for those short on time. Calm down, open your neck + shoulders and find some big hip openers all on your back. Slow moving, relaxing yin class to help you reset back to the calm, free, divine Self you are. Enjoy a gentle Sound Bowl Savasana to help you shed any final worries + tensions.

Treat yourself to a relaxing evening yoga session that will prepare you for a great night of sleep. Starting out with seated and standing slow flowing movements, we then transition to the floor for a few restorative poses and finish with a deeply relaxing guided imagery session to take you into a state of complete bliss!

Find relief in your neck and shoulders in this Yin Yoga class focused on variations for the upper body. Explore familiar poses like Pigeon, Sphinx and Embryo with variations that stretch and compress the shoulder girdle bringing blood and chi circulation to your tissues.

This practice focuses on the interconnected relationship of the body and the mind and how our awareness of one, directly affects the other. In a yin practice, we disengage the muscles of the body to access the drier tissues within and at the same time we can also observe the mind expand. Enjoy long holds in five different shapes to explore this concept and end the class with a short pranayama practice.

This nourishing yin yoga class is perfect for any woman in perimenopause or postmenopausal. I this class I talk a little bit about why yin yoga is such a powerful tool we can use when our body is going through so many changes.

You will feel supported in each pose as you open and soften into gentle twists, heart and hip openers.

You can expect to slow down and fill you cup back up so you can carry on with life after taking the time to care for yourself.

Quell fear and calm down in this 40-minute Yin class, specifically sequenced to stimulate the Kidney + Urinary Bladder Meridians Lines (stimulates trust, wisdom, more energy, hope). Expect long holds to help the body + mind unravel and relax, followed by a sound bowl Savasana to leave you feeling super relaxed and reconnected to Self.

This class is great after any workout or training session involving the legs. You will stretch our your hips, hamstring and low back while doing some mobility work and static stretching. Class can be done after your workout or on a rest day.

Evening Practice a movement practice releasing tension in shoulders, neck and spine. A great release at the end of your day.

Sometimes you want the benefit of the long, slow, deep Yin holds but don't have a full hour to practice. Elise will guide you through just a few juicy poses to get into your hips and spine in just a few minutes. Enjoy this short taste of Yin Yoga!

Spotify playlist for Bite-Sized Yin