In this class, we work on engaging the hamstrings. Yoga has a lot of opportunities for stretching the hamstrings, but for optimal movement in our lives, we need strong hamstrings too. The hamstrings can be used to create stability in the pelvis since they attach at the sit bones. We will use them...

In this class, we will envision our diaphragm moving like a jellyfish moves through water. The diaphragm, our primary breathing muscle, descends and expands on the inhale, and ascends up into the ribcage on the exhale. The movement throughout the class are designed to mirror this movement to help...

In this class, we will focus on the cue "hips back, knees forward" to help create a good hinging action. Proper hip hinging strategies are key to good movement. And although it is important to hinge well at the hips, we want to energetically reach forward through the knees, which can help improve...

In this class, we'll work with a lot of diagonal movements. And we'll think about the fascial slings that run from opposite shoulder to opposite hip across the body. Our bodies are designed to move diagonally, so you may find this quite pleasing for your body. Enjoy!

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I was inspired to write this class by an exchange I had with a physical therapist who I have observed doing a fair amount of wiggling when he does his movement practice. When I inquired as to why, he explained the benefits of wiggling and they are too good not to explore in a larger context in th...

In this 4-class series, we use balance discs to up the ante and make our movements more challenging by increasing the instability factor. When we are working in an unstable environment our stability or postural muscles, which are the ones closer to the bones and surrounding the joints, have to wo...

Pelvic Floor Health & Education Workshop with Alexis & Teagan!

Have you heard recently about the importance of pelvic floor health and wanted to learn more? Join physical therapist Alexis Dispenziere PT DPT and yoga instructor Teagan Schweitzer PhD for an essential workshop on the pelvic floor....

Are you experiencing any discomfort in your neck? Headaches? Tension? In this series of 4 classes, running roughly 45-minutes apiece, you'll learn a multitude of wonderful strategies to help you take better care of your neck. We all know that it's hard to maintain good posture throughout the day,...

In this class, we will work on a bottoms-up breathing strategy. When you inhale, ideally, both your thoracic and pelvic diaphragm descend and they both ascend on the exhale. We will focus on a 360º inhale, expanding the ribs in all directions, and a bottoms-up exhale to promote good shoulder mech...

When we extend the spine, movement at the front bottom ribs can often lead to an unwanted hinge-point in the spine where we rather unintentionally move repeatedly, potentially putting the spine at risk. In this class, we will work to keep the ribs integrated, which will help minimize the repeated...

This is quite the interesting and wonderful class! Throughout the class, I will be asking you to hum on your exhales. Humming is a wonderful technique to help us not over-effort and bring more awareness to our nervous system and diaphragm position and function. Push your boundaries a little and l...

In this class, you'll have the opportunity to try out and figure out some new moves or old moves done in new ways. The process of figuring out how to get through the movements presented takes place in every class. Know that you always have the freedom to shift/adjust moves so that they feel right...

I created this class with a dancey-vibe and lots of creativity. I've slowed the teaching down a bit to give you a chance to figure out some of the unique moves and transitions and to enjoy the flow. This is an opportunity to express yourself through your movement in a way that is uniquely yours, ...

In this class, I encourage you to listen to your body and adjust as you need so that you can create a practice that is best for you. That's as true in this class as it is in any class. These movements are fundamentally sound and based in deep study of movement biomechanics, but not everything wor...

Successful movement, both on and off your mat, is reliant on an underlying strategy, whether intentional or unintentional, whether explicitly conceived or not. Some of this is dependent on past experiences which have allowed you to assess and refine your movement and to know what you’re working w...

Great news! This class is done entirely while lying on the floor. Some days you still want to practice yoga, but you don't feel like getting up and down so much. Well, this class is perfect for those days. It's essentially an extended reset where everything is done lying down, including moves in ...

In this class, we will mobilize our hips! We'll check in on what mobility we have and help ourselves build upon it. The hips are most mobile when the pelvis is neutral, so keep checking in on where your pelvis is in space while you move around the mat in a variety of fun and creative ways. Enjoy!...

In this class, we'll focus on making space between the pelvis and ribcage circumferentially around the torso. We'll work to use our own muscular strength to create more space in this area so that we can feel less slumpy! You'll leave feeling taller, more spacious, and freer. It takes some effort,...

In this class, we're focused on building and connecting to strength in our shoulders. You'll have the opportunity to use your shoulders in a number of fun and creative ways to feel strong. Enjoy!

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In this class, we'll work to get 3 muscle groups firing together to help provide more stability and ease of movement. Those muscle groups are the adductors (inner thighs), hamstrings (backs of thighs), and obliques (the middle two layers of abdominal muscles that crisscross the space between the ...

Many of the classes I teach these days are built up of patterns of movement. The ability to easily pick up and repeat movement patterns is a skill that can be practiced and developed over time. And we have an opportunity to do this each time we come to our mats. This class is built up of many dif...

In this class, we explore the rotation of the ribcage. Sometimes, to get a better connection of the scapulae or shoulder blades on the back ribs, we simply need to rotate the ribs a little in one direction or the other (right or left). Rather than taking where we land in a pose for granted as the...

In this class, we explore and refine how the ribcage expands on the inhale. Then, with that knowledge, we play around with movements happening on the inhale to see if that added expansion can provide us with more levity and support. Breath is an integral part of the practice and proper breathing ...

Your practice is an opportunity to get yourself more into a "ready state," where you can take on whatever life throws your way. This class highlights the functional movement aspects of this type of yoga and reminds us that this effort on our mat has carryover to the other aspects of our lives. So...

Are you leaving some power and stability that you could derive from your toes on your yoga mat? Check in during this class to see if you can refine how your toes are in/out of the action of your practice. We'll explore using the toes (and fingers) as both breaks and stabilizers in a fun and (pote...

Movement is often an antidote to exhaustion. We will test out this concept in class today. Although we can get to a point of exhaustion, movement can help us to tap into our energy reserves and convert them into feelings of momentum and ability. Try moving in creative ways on your mat with me and...

In this class, we take a moment to dream big about our movement practices and our lives. It's so easy to get caught up in the minutia of the day-to-day. But, every once in a while, it's good to take a step back and consider where we're headed and whether we'd like to make some changes. For me, a ...

This class is a fun combination of creative moves that will leave you feeling satisfied and accomplished. The theme of the class is to do things your own way. Every time you step on your mat, it should be a conversation between what is being offered by the teacher and what would feel best for you...

In this class, we work on core control through the imagery of a cross-stitch or X across the front of the body from one hip bone (ASIS) to the opposite front bottom ribs. We'll employ focus on maintaining this X whenever we're in a balanced position from side to side and, also, focus on only one ...

In this class, we will try to flow smoothly from one pose to the next, from one movement to the next. You might also find yourself in a "flow state," where you feel completely immersed in the experience. I know that is often the case for me and is one of the reasons I love yoga. Enjoy!

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In this class, we'll use reaching the arms at different angles to create expansion of the ribcage. We'll also work to consistently move the ribs back to create more space in the back and help the ribs to more easily stack over the pelvis in neutral. This will all improve your ability to both move...

In this class, we'll play around with diagonal movements. Our bodies are made to move on/in diagonals. The muscles of the body are primarily diagonally oriented. Moving in diagonals allows whole muscle chains to fire and for you to work on the optimal firing of the muscles involved. Enjoy!

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In this class, we move & breathe as we always do on our mats. But the focus is on enjoying the here and now. It is good to stop periodically and remind ourselves that life is not always about progress & results. Being able to appreciate where we are and what we have at this moment is very importa...

In today's class, we work to create opening across the chest so that we can be and feel open-hearted. Much of the time we might be sitting or standing in sub-optimal posture, which typically means that our shoulders are slumped forward. We'll work to counteract this habit in class, opening across...

In this class, we'll creatively use a block throughout (until we get to the stream at the end). The block will help shift and change poses that we may be more familiar with, giving them a sense of intrigue. This means that we have the opportunity to become more present and more playful on the mat...

In this class, we'll work to expand our connection to our bodies, expand the space in our bodies so we can feel more free, and expand our movement capacity. It'll be fun and challenging in the best possible ways!

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In this class, we make it work. Think of it like a Project Runway moment, with Tim Gunn by your side. In life, we can only ever show up with what we have, and yet, somehow we have to make it work. So show up as yourself and do what you can do given what you’re coming to your mat with today, and e...

In this class, we focus on moving opposite arms/legs. We'll move around the mat holding stability in the center so we have crossbody freedom. This class is both fun and challenging in the best ways. Enjoy!

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In this class, we'll explore spinal flexion or a cat-like spine. Yoga inherently is biased toward more spinal extension. But we want access to both flexion and extension in the spine. So, this class explores creating more space in the back of the body through rounding the back with strength and i...

In this class, I encourage you to pay more attention to your hamstrings. The hamstrings, located on the backs of the thighs, attach to the pelvis at the sit bones (the bony protrusions at the base of the pelvis). When we contract the hamstrings they have the capacity to both move and stabilize th...

In this class, we explore the use of 360º breathing to bring more space and awareness to our ribcage and where it is in relationship to the rest of our body. This entails expanding the ribs in all directions on the inhales and consolidating in the center on your exhales. You'll feel more spacious...

It's nice to feel in control of everything all the time, but, let's face it, that's not reality. And since our yoga mat can be viewed as a microcosm of and a training ground for the rest of our lives, it's a good locale to practice losing and then regaining some control, i.e. surrendering. Come c...

In this class, we'll explore fun and creative movement that feels good in the moment and helps you continue to feel good throughout the rest of your day. Life can often be hard, but we have the choice to continually filter good movement into each of ours so the feeling and memory of "the good stu...

This is a full spectrum class. That means that the goal of the class is to move, in general, in all the ways that you need to feel good and feel ready for anything. The hope is that you'll leave this class having covered all your bases. Enjoy!

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In this class, we focus on creating tone around the body in the space between the pelvis and ribcage. Although the core is technically defined as everything from the pelvis to the shoulders, we’ll bring awareness to the space in the middle of the torso. By toning circumferentially around the mids...

We require mobile, stable, and adaptable ankles to move well in life both on and off our mats. This class addresses the importance of the ankles in our movements and will help you to achieve more agile ankles so you can move at your best.

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In this class, we'll make a ton of space for the low back. We'll move the back through extension, flexion, side bending, and rotation. When you're done, you'll feel like you have a whole new body. This class is a wonderful reset that is worth repeating over and over again.

Have you ever noticed how you're more intentional with the things in front of you but the things behind you or outside of your view can fall by the wayside? Well, not in this class. We'll be working on internal rotation of the back leg to create more power and intention in what's going on behind ...

One of the main critiques of yoga as a holistic movement practice is that it lacks pulling. You won't feel that way after taking this class. We'll talk about what it means to pull and add a lot of pulling action to our movements on the mat today. Enjoy!

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In this class, we'll explore what it means to move with a sense of joy. It's perhaps far too easy to get caught up in how to move properly that we can lose the forest for the trees and move more like robots than joyous human beings. Let's band together to move with joy in celebration of the gift ...

In this class, we focus on finding a neutral ribcage that the scapulae can connect to easily. We do this by moving the breath into the back ribs to help them soften into neutral where the shoulder blades can most efficiently connect to them. This results in a more supportive and spacious feeling ...

In this class, we try to be more playful. You'll encounter some familiar and, perhaps, some unfamiliar moves. I encourage you to approach as much of the class as you can from a place of inquiry and enjoyment. Can you flex your playful muscles so that you can get feel more lifted from your movemen...

In this class, we focus on the pelvic floor. We'll energetically draw together the pubic bone, tailbone, and two sit bones to make the pelvic diamond. When we engage the muscles in this area of the body on an exhale and then move, we can create a greater sense of stability so that we can move wit...

In this class, we'll be focusing on the hips! We'll move the hips in all 7 of their ranges of motion, which include: flexion & extension, abduction & adduction, internal & external rotation, and circumduction. You will have the best range of motion in all of these when starting from a neutral pel...

In this class, we work on relaxing the neck and realigning it to a neutral position. We'll use gravity to release tension in the neck. And notice that bringing the neck back into neutral allows the core to engage more fully. Many of us carry extra neck tension that this class can help to release.

In this class, we'll work on strengthening the muscles of the feet and focus our attention on the sensory feedback we receive from them. We'll also connect balance through the feet to our core musculature so that your whole body feels more stable and steady. You do not want to miss this! These te...

In this class, we'll be using blocks (a.k.a. bricks in some parts of the world) in creative ways to make the practice a little more interesting and help make you stronger. Plus the song Brick House by the Commodores will be on the playlist. It'll be fun, educational, and totally worth your time.

In this class, we focus on the rotator cuff muscles. These are four muscles within each shoulder that help to connect and stabilize the humerus to the scapula, the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. Our shoulders are the most mobile joints of the body, and to move well we need the rotator cuf...

In this class, we focus on engaging and drawing energy all the way up the inseams of the legs, including the adductors. The adductors are the inner thigh muscles and you'll find that when you engage them with more attention, other movements become more stable and fluid. It's super fun! Think of z...

This class is inspired by the redbud tree. In springtime, the redbud blooms with pink-to-purple blossoms. The standout part of these blooms is that they appear not only on the branches but also on the trunk of the tree itself. This made me think of LYT yoga and its impact on our body - where we b...

In this class, we'll focus on creating power with the muscles around the pelvis. We'll do that by increased effort into both hip flexion and hip extension. In hip flexion we engage the hip flexors and in hip extension we engage the glutes. So we'll be amping these actions up today to create more ...

In this class, we'll focus on making space between the pelvis and ribcage circumferentially around the torso. We'll work to use our own muscular strength to create more space in this area so that we can feel less slumpy! You'll leave feeling taller, more spacious, and freer. It takes some effort,...

This class is designed to get you on your mat and get you moving, NOW! I don’t know about you, but when I step on my mat, I want to get moving, move a lot, and move well. No ifs, ands, or buts about it, you’ll be moving in this class. Enjoy!

Have you ever dreamed of being a star? A celestial body emanating energy and light. Oh, right, you already are!
In this class, we'll move our limbs as if we were all the various rays of light that shine out to form a star. Guess what you need to be able to do that well? A strong, stable, and int...

In this class, we're working to get our glutes fired up! We'll focus specifically on the gluteus maximus muscles (glute max) which help to extend and externally rotate the hip. How you orient or place your pelvis can have a huge impact on whether your glutes fire. We'll explore this in this class...

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 focus on drawing our energy and power into the midline. That's the centerline of your body and right where the spine runs. That's pulling in toward center can be really helpful to make us feel both powerful and light. I've found it particularly helpful in inversions. I hope you ...

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 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 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 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 ...

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'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...

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 ...

In this class, we focus on creating stability in the outer hips. In particular the glute medius muscles. Their three main actions in the body are to create stability in the pelvis, internally rotate the leg, and abduct the leg (or move it away from midline). We'll work all of these and much more ...

In this class, we focus on taking up space in the world through lots of big arm movements. In order to move well in big ways, we need to start from a strong stable core. So, to take up the space you deserve in the world, your core has to be ready for it. This class was inspired by a visit to my f...

In this class, we focus on drawing our energy and power into the midline. That's the centerline of your body and right where the spine runs. That's pulling in toward center can be really helpful to make us feel both powerful and light. I've found it particularly helpful in inversions. I hope you ...

In this class, we'll be working with a lot of poses and movements that happen in the planes beside and behind you. We live so much of our lives in front of us, but there's a lot of benefit to bringing our awareness and movement patterns into the sides and back. You'll notice how much your shoulde...

In this class, we'll be working toward the pose astavakrasana, a.k.a. crooked sage, a.k.a. eight-angle pose. There are 5 key component parts of this pose that we'll work on during the class, including: arm strength, core strength (with a twist), hamstring length, adductor strength, and hip mobili...

In this class, we move and groove in ways to slough off those heavy, lethargic feelings that might be the result of a rainy day. There is a lot of movement in the ribs and hips to make you feel free and light again. This is a fun practice any day, but it came from a desire to feel a sense of ease...

Yoga is an opportunity to create space, both in your body and mind. In this class we practice yogahour sequence 1. I've also created a playlist called "Romano" in my Spotify account (Teagan Schweitzer, which is public) that you can play along with the class. Enjoy!

Sometimes in life you really just have to GO FOR IT! Crossing the streets in Rome has been a good reminder of this for me. This is a full-spectrum class with a lot of power and fun. If you’ve been enjoying my classes in person recently, you’ll love this one too. I’ve also created a playlist calle...

This special class was filmed in the gorgeous Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome. The audio was recorded prior to the video in the apartment. So there are a few moments where I make reference to props that are only imaginary in the video (you'll get the idea). Yogahour sequence 4 is on deck. Enjoy!

Stress gets a bad rap, but it is actually a necessary part of our lives. In fact, you wouldn't even be here if it weren't for some level of stress. It's worth thinking about how you view and process stress so that, perhaps, you can utilize the more positive aspects of stress to help move you forw...

This class will walk you through some basic and accessible yoga poses to leave your body feeling great! We will practice slow and methodically so that you feel both as strong as you are flexible and as flexible as you are strong, with some improvements on both ends of the spectrum.
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