In this class, we explore how we can use momentum in our movement practice. In yoga there is a lot of movement with control, but what if we threw some more momentum in there? Moving well with momentum requires a strong and adaptable core so that the extra energy doesn't knock you over, but instea...

In this class, we'll focus on hugging into our midline, the line that runs down the center of the body dividing our right from left sides. We'll use a block between the legs for large parts of the class so that we can bring more awareness to hugging the legs in. That'll help bring more awareness ...

Sure, we'd all love a spacious and gorgeous practice space where you can move on and off your mat without running into anything, but let's be real, that's not always how it works out. This class is designed with a smaller practice space in mind so that you can move around your mat without feeling...

This class was inspired by the Katy Perry song Swish Swish. So we'll be doing sweeping motions in fun ways throughout. In order to effectively swish or sweep the limbs (arms/legs), we need to start from a strong, stable, and adaptable core. So we'll make sure we have that in place as we start to ...

In this class, we work on dialing externally (out) from the shoulders and hips to create more stability when we are weight-bearing on our arms and legs. You may be surprised how much turning on the external rotators makes a difference for you in any posture that requires some degree of balance.

In this class, we'll be shortening our lever arms. When the arms &/or legs are extended in a pose, then we are managing a long lever arm or arms. Today we'll be working often with bent knees or elbows or both, to shorten the levers. This will allow us to pull into our center and feel more connect...

In this super helpful class for intermediate/advanced students, we use the imagery of an X across your back to help you find space in your movements around the mat. You'll think of magnetizing your upper arms and legs towards your back to help center them in the shoulder and hip sockets. Using th...

This class is about waking up both our minds and our bodies. You'll feel your neurons sparking as you move and breathe on your mat. This class is fun of fun and functional moves that will leave you feeling more awake and alive!

In this class, we work to awaken our serratus muscles (plural serrati). The key actions of the serratus are protraction (movement away from the spine) of the shoulder blades (scapulae), stabilizing the shoulder, and assisting in upward rotation of the shoulder blades. Having them awake is a key c...

In this class, we work to harness the power of our psoas muscles. As primary flexors of the hips, they play a key role in much of our movement. And they are often weak. We will strengthen them and also lengthen today so that you can use them adaptably in your life.

In this class, we work to both lengthen and strengthen the hamstring muscles. If you ask the layperson on the street, they think that everyone needs to do more hamstring stretching. Not necessarily true. We want balance in our hamstrings, so they need to be both flexible and strong. This class wi...

In this class, I've taken a Yogahour set sequence and LYTified it. I've used the poses in the original sequence for inspiration but reorganized them into the LYT blueprint and we'll practice them in the LYT fashion (with an eye on functional movement). This is a good reminder that we don't need t...

In this class, we'll be working to create a strong connection between the shoulder blades and the back ribs. This is one of the four joints of the shoulder. The way we'll be doing this is by keeping the arms slightly in front of the body and pushing into resistance to help the ribs stay back in n...

In this class, we'll be working with the forearms on diagonals. Having the forearms on diagonals in poses like forearm quadruped, funky quadruped, dolphin, and funky dolphin, amongst others have advantages. The benefit of having the forearms on diagonals is that it can be more accessible for the ...

In this class, we'll work with the idea of lifting and expanding the ribcage out of the bowl of the pelvis. When we inhale, we want to take a 360-degree breath where the ribs lift up and expand in all directions. When we do this, we can create more space and freedom for easier movement. I have fo...

In this class, we'll stay low to the ground like the bassline of a song. And we'll build up a medley (small sequence) of poses in each of the three sequences that we'll put together in the stream. It's a super fun class that almost feels like a dance class. Like the bassline of a song, it builds ...

In this class, we'll focus on creating and generating power from our toes. The toes have the potential to make your movements easier and lighter because they are the amplifiers of the energy you generate higher up the chain in your core, hips, legs, etc. We can all use some time focusing on the t...

In this class, we'll use additional feedback, typically from the hands (but also the floor and eyes), to help make sure that we're moving in optimal alignment. Our hands will be the way we "check ourselves." These are techniques that are applicable in any class anytime to make sure you're moving ...

In this class, we'll move with a sense of gratitude for our mind, body, & spirit & for all that we have in our lives. This creative & fun class will leave you feeling free in your body and mind so that you can feel a sense of gratitude for all that you have.
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In this class, we'll focus on getting our triceps to fire. The main action of the triceps is to straighten the arms. Their antagonist muscles, on the front of the upper arm are the biceps & brachialis. When the muscles tone circumferentially around the upper arm when weight-bearing, this helps to...

In this class, we utilize the "forced use" concept to bring awareness to imbalances we may have in our body, but also to help balance those imbalances out. Forced use is when we load one side of the body, whether it be arm or leg, more than the other. This added demand can be very revealing of in...

This class is entitled The Teapot Flow - tip me over, but don't pour me out! We'll be using a block to create more instability and do poses in a slightly different or new way than usual. What this will mean is that your more proximal or postural muscles are forced to fire to help stabilize your b...

In this class, we work on creating space particularly in the mid-back. The thoracic part of the spine is where the ribs connect onto the spine in the mid and upper back. This area tends to get tighter and more locked down with age and lack of movement. So, we'll work to reverse those effects.

In this class, we'll focus on moving our breath into our back. Ideally, we want the breath to be able to move 360º around the ribcage. In reality, a lot of the time our breath moves forward more than circumferentially. So, in this class, we'll open up and focus on moving the breath backwards and ...