Technique Workshops

Enjoy this quick and effective handstand-specific warm up where you get into your wrists, shoulders, hips, and hamstrings, as we prepare to get upside down. You're going to learn the importance of shoulder flexion and how it plays a role in your overall position once you get into a supported handstand position.

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This class includes 2 key drills to help you move more efficiently in (and out) of handstand by dialing in your calibration. Contrary to what a lot of people think, your handstand is not a power move. It's far more related to the fluidity and softness of your movement, rather how much force you can generate with your legs. So in this class, Kyle is going to walk you through 2 key exercises for finding that grace and control.

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This video breakdown is going to walk you through Contrast Shapes...and how to use them to find the ideal shoulder position for a stacked Handstand. By opening up your shoulder range in both directions, you're going to see and feel the difference almost immediately, so this video will show you 2 key exercises for getting a straighter and stronger line!

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Along with working on your handstand technique, the other complementary component is your conditioning. This video will give you 2 exercises straight from the world of gymnastics that are guaranteed to make you stronger. You're going to explore the Snap Tuck along with different forms of Hollow Body core work to make sure we set you up for rock-solid handstand holds!

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The final element of the handstand where everything comes together is your overall equilibrioception, or your sense of balance. The first drill in this video is going to be a progression of what you already learned in the Movement Video now that your foundation has already been set. The second half of this video is going to be some well-deserved playtime, where you explore your open-floor handstand entries using all the tools you learned in this series!

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Specific modified yoga poses target kinetic (movement) lines and deep muscles to promote mobility, healthy flexibility and prevent injuries. This class focuses on opening up the myofascial tissue connections from: chest to armpit, wrists to shoulders, and, neck to shoulders to promote healthy posture and mobility in neck and upper back.

Great class to support healthy mobility in joints and restore muscular imbalance.

This class moves at a slow and deliberate pace, in order to work on proper engagement in your Backbends. You will mindfully move through Locust, Cobra, Warrior 1, Downward Dog, and a couple variations of Upward Dog. All of these poses will guide you toward a final variation of a deeper backbend over a chair, Upward Facing Bow. If you do not have an actual Yoga specific chair; you can try using a sturdy folding chair.

Is your chaturanga feeling a bit sloppy? This class begins by helping you create a strong foundation and proper alignment for mastering chaturanga flow. We then move into an energetic vinyasa practice perfect for any time of day. You'll feel stronger, more focused and capable. (and maybe a little sweaty, too!)

Unlock your inner happiness and emotional freedom with our EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) meditation class. Discover the power of tapping into your emotions to release stress, anxiety, and negativity, allowing joy and contentment to flow freely. In this transformative session, you'll learn simple yet effective EFT techniques that harness the body's energy meridians to alleviate emotional blockages and enhance your overall sense of well-being. Ali will guide you through the process, helping you create a life filled with more happiness, positivity, and emotional balance. Join her and experience the profound impact of EFT meditation on your journey to greater happiness and emotional freedom.

This simple breathing technique, helps children get the idea of how to regulate their breathing but with the physical prompt of using their finger to draw the square. They can use colour to imagine the square as they gradually bring the attention inwards. Feel free to try it with different shapes or let the children create their own!

Are you struggling to master the foundational arm balance, Crow Pose (bakasana)? This tutorial begins by preparing the body with simple stretches, then breaks down the pose to prepare you both physically and mentally to take flight in crow! If you can hold downward dog and plank pose, then you are ready for this amazing arm balance!

Join Katy to break down the fundamental alignment principles for warrior II, which can be translated into various other asana, such as ardhachadrasana, trikonasana and parsvokinasana!

Perhaps one of the scariest transitions in a yoga practice is dropping back from Tadasana / Mountain Pose to Urdhva Dhanurasana / Wheel. It requires courage, control, strength and determination. In this advanced sequence, I breakdown the mechanics behind dropping back and give you some helpful tips on how to learn the transition. First though, flow through a strong sequence to prepare your body to bend.

Get ready to roar like a lion! This king of the jungle inspired breathing exercise is fun for kids! They’ll learn to stick their tongue out and while taking a forceful exhale. In the process they’ll release tension and stress, leaving them feeling calmer.

This Chocolate meditation is a brilliant way to get any child interested in yoga! We practice focussing our attention on mindfully eating using all of our senses and really appreciating everything about this piece of chocolate. It also works on increasing body awareness by focussing on sensations inside our body. We also practice gratitude by appreciating our food and this can be applied to any mealtime!

This is a technique for children and adults to feel the magical benefits of the magic sound Om. Because we are on the floor, it is easier to feel in our chest and tummies and doing it together you might be able to feel it on the floor. Notice how you feel afterwards, feel free to lie there as long as you want! Good for after a busy day at work/ school.

This class will twist, stretch, and open your trunk. Make sure that your yoga belt is able to lock into a loop, as you will want the loop available for some prop assisted twisting. Enjoy!

Marysia feels that Handstand should be available to everyone who is keen to learn it. This class is the culmination of her years traveling the world teaching yoga and researching Handstand and how it works in different bodies. No matter what your shape, size or movement history is, if you have the desire in your heart, Marysia will find a way to make Handstand happen for you.

You’ve got this!

Upon completion of class, to further your Handstand development if you learn that:
a) your arms feel unstable, then practice more Arm and Shoulder Strengthening classes.
b) your shoulders are tight, then practice more Chest and Shoulder Opening classes.
c) your hips are tight, then practice more Hip Opening classes.
d) your core feels unstable, then practice more Core classes.

Enjoy this calming breathing technique for kids! Line breathing encourages deep breaths, while you draw an imaginary line down the front of your body. In just a few minutes of this playful breath, you’ll feel more relaxed.

Enjoy this practice of Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known as either Nadi Shodhana or Anuloma Viloma. Yogic breathing consists of 3 parts: proper inhalation, retention and proper exhalation. One of the main benefits of this pranayama practice is that it purifies the nadis and promotes the flow of prana.

The increased intake of fresh oxygen saturates the body with an abundance of life-force, resulting in greater vitality, endurance, stamina and strength. Moreover, the conscious control of the breath in slow and steady intervals promotes a sense of serenity, increases the creative powers of the mind and equalizes the flow of energy. As a result, the nadis of the astral body stay pure, unimpeded and clear.

Another main benefit is balance and natural rhythm and immediately feeling a sense of calm and serenity. It’s a wonderful way to start the day on a good note or calm the nerves before an important event.

Ready to tackle the press handstand that you’ve been wanting to work on? Let’s do it! This press program will help you to build the strength, flexibility and confidence to help you overcome this challenging pose while also keeping your wrists and shoulders happy and healthy! This program should be taken at your own pace. Each sequence is harder than the one before it and has different more advanced movements.

This is Class 4 and we push it to the limit here! You did it! You made it all the way! Remember to stay consistent to reach your goals and take rest days in between! You are limitless!

Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations) are a series of poses that create inner heat, fill your body with solar energy, and are a gesture of gratitude to the sun.

There are three traditional versions of Sun Salutations: Classical Sun Salutation, Sun Salutation A, and Sun Salutation B. This class goes through each version three times each, holding each pose the first time through, and moving with the breath the second two rounds. You will get the opportunity to experience each pose and feel the effect of each version.

This class begins with a 3-minute lecture to give you an overview into why we do Sun Salutations, their benefits, and is a resource to learn and memorize each version.

Spotify playlist for Straight Up Sun Salutations

Ready to tackle the press handstand that you’ve been wanting to work on? Let’s do it! This press program will help you to build the strength, flexibility and confidence to help you overcome this challenging pose while also keeping your wrists and shoulders happy and healthy! This program should be taken at your own pace. Each sequence is harder than the one before it and has different more advanced movements.

This is Class 3! Congrats for making it this far! Consistency is the most key thing! Expect to be challenged here, but feel free to take it down a notch if needed! You got this!

Many of us are spending more and more time on the computer and that means that our heavy heads and falling shoulders can pull us out of feeling good. This simple class can certainly help unwind the ouchies and empower the yummy feelings!

Iyengar Yoga is a style of yoga that will meet you where you are. It emphasizes proper body alignment, and use of yoga props. Depending on how they are used, props can make poses more accessible, or they can add a greater challenge.

Iyengar Yoga teaches us how to identify and work from the foundation of a yoga posture. In a beginning class, we do this by learning standing poses. This would make the foundation our feet and legs, and we will address that in depth through triangle pose, side angle pose, and warrior 2. You will also learn to sense your foundation underneath you when you are seated and lying down to rest in relaxation. Enjoy!

Ready to tackle the press handstand that you’ve been wanting to work on? Let’s do it! This press program will help you to build the strength, flexibility and confidence to help you overcome this challenging pose while also keeping your wrists and shoulders happy and healthy! This program should be taken at your own pace. Each sequence is harder than the one before it and has different more advanced movements.

This is class 2 we will be ramping things up and including more difficult movements to continue to build or strength, stamina and flexibility

This 20-minute sequence is accessible to ALL, be it that you are at the office or home, and can squeeze a break to yoga, or simply just wanting to try a different approach to the entrance, holding and exit of these staple poses. You will feel supported throughout this class using any steady, and preferably backless chair to experience this brief yet encompassing warrior series. We warm up together and then we move on to exploring all the Warriors: I, II & III, and their variations such as reversed, inclined, humble, and exalted. Also know that you will get to enjoy some delicious twists in crescent lunge, and of course all linked to mindful breath. Have fun!

Ready to tackle the press handstand that you’ve been wanting to work on? Let’s do it! This press program will help you to build the strength, flexibility and confidence to help you overcome this challenging pose while also keeping your wrists and shoulders happy and healthy! This program should be taken at your own pace. Each sequence is harder than the one before it and has different more advanced movements.

This is class 1: We will be going over introductory movements to get your body ready for the press handstand.

Dream of floating to the top of your mat with grace and ease? Well, look no further! This class is all about creating that floatiness with strategically placed drills and exercises to get you out of your head and into the air! Expect to have a fun and light-hearted adventure on your mat that will get you sweating and floating around like never before! Enjoy!

Learn the basics of therapeutic acroyoga in this partner massage-based class. Use gravity and the weight of your flyer/receiver to help ease tensions and increase flexibility. Wonderful for couples and for anyone wishing to learn how to make others feel amazing in the air!