Shoulders, neck & upper back release: A sweet slinky flow to release shoulders, wrists, upper back and neck. Props needed: 2 blocks or 2 rolled up towels.
Self with a capital ‘S’: Contemplating what is referred to in yoga philosophy as the big misunderstanding, when we over identify with the “small ‘s’ self”, and what remembering the capital ‘S’ self looks like.
Density & Space: Contemplating the relationship of manifest and unmanifest through the language of density & spaciousness. Inspired by John Stirk in his book, Deeper Still, this framing has really shifted my understanding and experience of the space-density continuum. We also look at how we might explore this idea practically, and how it relates to tantric philosophy.
Strong & Fluid: A strong sequence for when you are up for a challenge with less instruction and more flow. A fluid exploration of arm balances, side planks, handstands, backbends and some yummy side bode releases to close. You might want to do a little more of a warm up before you start to play with this one. Just over 30 minutes :) Have fun!
20 minute all rounder: A full practice in 23 minutes for you here! Chant, breathe, move and a little micro meditation to close. Perfect for those days when you want a little bit of everything but you also only have 20 minutes. The movement is an all round full body slinky flows of spinal explorations, neck releases, lunges, hip openers and flowing twists to finish with a short and sweet rest at the end. Enjoy!
Density & Space: An exploration of the sensation of weight bearing into non weight bearing, and how this can open into a felt experience of the relationship between space and density. Yoga philosophy teaches us that we exist as part of a space/density continuum and this class is a strong and playful exploration of the relationship between the two. We play with asymmetrical shapes, arms balances, movement around the mat, momentum and a variety of movement possibilities before resting into seated side body openers and a long rest, with chanting to close.
Ong namo guru dev namo: This beautiful mantra is a call to our own inner teachers, honours all the teachers that have come before us and is a bow to creation itself. Melody - Paula Andreewitch.
Arms & Hands Exploration: Our feet are designed for weight bearing, and our hands are designed for mobility. Yet in yoga movement we seem to be very curious about making our hands into feet! This class is a deep dive into carrying weight through our hands, particularly when our arms go overhead in postures like downward facing dog, handstand and wheel. We harness the natural spirality of our design to move in a way that optimises weight bearing. This is an important class for wrist health and solid groundwork for inversions.
Unfurl: 10 minutes of restorative before unfurling into a steady flow that moves from the ground into standing with twists and triangle variations, and builds some heat as we challenge balance and proprioception in down dog explorations. Settle into stillness with seated forward folds at the end followed by a delicious rest and a little bit of chanting to close. Props: Bolster, block, blanket, strap if you have, you can improvise or do without as well.
Full body tune up: My current go to faves for a full body wiggle! Low impact and yet strong and satisfying, fully following what feels delicious. Ongoing, fluid motion in lots of different directions and with tons of variety. Starts with an upper back and side body release over a bolster and opens into a full body wiggle that cultivates a sense of inner coherence, continuity and presence. Yum.
Practicing Stillness: A restorative/yin practice to support the possibility of fully resting into stillness. We move through fully supported front body openers, side body releases, pigeon pose, wide legged forward fold and sit at the end. It is a nourishing practice that supports an exploration of rest, stillness and awareness.
Rest into Flow: Pure nurturance. This class starts off with some restorative postures and then sneaks into a delicious, well rounded movement practice. It is one of my absolute favourites: slow, steady, utter nourishment for your nervous system, delicious movement explorations and really honing our capacity to attune to presence. Props: Anything resembling a bolster, blocks, strap, blankets - get it all! I do give options for no props so don’t let a lack of props hold you back! I highly recommend practicing using the suggested playlist below.
Fluid Nourishment: A class for when you need to be completely nourished by your movement, this fluid, yummy flow will help you to remember your innate creativity, and will bring you into a place where you can rest and refuel in stillness at the end. A highly nourishing practice.
Hanuman Chant: Calling in the remembrance of the spark of divinity that resides in all that is.
Yummy shoulder & spine release: One of my favourite ways to release my shoulders and upper back. We will work from a cross legged seat for a section of this practice, if you are uncomfortable sitting on the ground, you can also change this to sitting on a chair and working with a table in front of you, or you can elevate your seat with a block or firm cushion. Props: A few blocks or books.
Purnamada Mantra Tutorial: A beautiful chant that is very easy to play, once you’ve got the words you can drop in and sing it on a loop for as long as you like. This is more of a traditional Vedic melody, author unknown.
Multi Dimensional & Omni Directional: An explorative movement experience looking at the multi dimensionality and omni directionality of how we are built and how we can move! Starts slow and unfolds into a playful and challenging flow to keep your tissues intrigued and curiosity sparked!
Hanuman Chant Tutorial: Calling in the remembrance of the spark of divinity that resides in all that is.
Wake up and flow: A varied full body flow that gets everything moving and ready for the day ahead. Move from the ground into standing warrior sequences, twists, side body openers and a lovely rest at the end. A delicious, simple and steady practice to get you embodied and clear for the day ahead. 37 Minutes.
20 Minute movement snack: Let your mind rest as you attune to movement, sensations and presence. Revitalise your whole body with neck, shoulder and spine releases, a little bit of flow, a little bit of strength, some forward folds and a micro meditation to close.