Ali Cramer

Ali Cramer

Ali Cramer has been teaching yoga since 2003. Her classes are inspired by Ayurvedic theory, Yoga Philosophy, and movement from many traditions.

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Ali Cramer
  • Vata Soothing Yoga in Super Slow Flow

    We can think of the "heavy" quality as being stuck, or we can think of it as grounding and stabilizing. This flow is simple, slow and super strengthening. You will sweat! Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KarwgKRiGHXqZBwL3ZBTx?si=9b00cbcd9e6641b3

  • 11/3/21 Vata Soothing Yoga to Combat Dryness

    This practice begins with some qi gong, and goes on to support stimulation of the kidney meridian that runs up the inner leg with stretching and strengthening for that area. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0h6HP9Cn7Nv2HNw2tB4lrd?si=c4fb39918a534c53

  • 10/29/21 Vata Soothing Yoga for Self Assistance

    Yoga for self assistance utilizes binds and mudras and hand positions to add some physical encouragement to your Practice. Lots of upperbody strengthening and stretching. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pU9KMxkygh784OFfvzQMy?si=bba43711dd514870

  • 10/14/21 Vata Soothing Yoga for Digestion

    Vata Dosha is cold, light, dry, fast, rough and irregular. This sequence focuses a lot on lubrication to combat the dryness-both of the joints and the internal organs for optimal digestion. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y7usnXcLumepRwinIceo5?si=75702c27c7db437a

  • 10/8/21 Yoga for Vata Soothing Strength and Stretch

    You will need either a pair of socks or a little towel or blanket for the first part of class, or I have offered an alternative if that's not possible. This is a strong practice for your inner thighs, great rehab for knee or hip injuries. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HdtKPOgU8Vn...

  • 10/1/21 Yoga for the Change of Seasons

    Inspired by Dharma Chakra mudra, we move into wheel variations with shoulder opening, backbending and corework for stability. PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cEmTIotuLwao5ILtMemIy?si=9d40c4b9a0f7456b

  • 9/23/21: Yoga for Strength and Stability

    A sequence with lots of balancing work and corework. Props-a block and a blanket for your knees. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WQYPDKmETIzUqU28bX4ld?si=10fde38b59f24b24

  • 9/17/21 Yoga for Strong Open Hips

    Moving through some major hip openers and hip strengtheners, moving towards Yogi Nidrasaana. Spotify PL https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5KzLLbdmPqQiPpQEOvkyRR?si=cee30e5e22f0458a

  • 9/9/21: Yoga for the Lung Meridian

    We will work with Bronchial Mudra, and some challenging side plank variations, moving towards compass pose and optional ashtavakrasana. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3O8hp0EOm13XNs2UYxl1ou?si=24e39084045a4d55

  • 9/2/21 Yoga for Respiratory Support

    Yoga for Respiratory Support. Lots of good chest and shoulder opening in this one, utilizing gomukasana arms and getting into the intercostal muscles. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68pwVevDtptGUtnT7t9vDO?si=d12b188fdecb413c

  • 8/27/21 Yoga for When You Feel Overwhelmed

    A straight forward practice for those days when it all just seems like too much. The article I was mentioning is https://www.oprah.com/spirit/how-to-find-out-who-you-really-are-by-anne-lamott/all
    There is some strength work, some stretching, and a quote from "Say Anything". PL https://open.spoti...

  • 30 Minute Solutions-Vata Soothing Practice

    Join Ali for a 30 minute practice designed to improve focus and concentration. It's all included in your sequence-mudra, pranayama, sun salutes, standing poses, a bit of Kundalini Yoga and a headstand and variations to close. Modifications offered for all levels.

  • 8/11/21 Yoga for Upper Body Conditioning

    Yoga for Upper Body Conditioning takes us through a vinyasa flow with an emphasis on building strength in the arms, shoulders, chest and upper back. There will be some work at the wall, modifications offered if a wall is not available. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0o7MsufhT0QRzeB1RHDOgk?si=1...

  • 8/4/21 Yoga for Safe Flight

    Yoga for Safe Flight draws on Greek mythology and the story of Icarus to examine how we can find our wings without losing our feet. Check in with eagle, crow, pigeon variations and more. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08WN0RJtgSlfNr5xLDMr0t?si=f9bf976ae505448f

  • 7/29/21 Yoga for Space in the Hips

    Yoga for Space in the Hips brings us into deep flexion and extension of the hip socket, sequencing to standing maricyasana and variations. Spotify PL https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QZuFJJdzu9aMnoRpRCEe2?si=c1a9acb4a4504bf8

  • 7/22/21: Yoga for Learning to Deal with Heat

    Yoga for Learning to Deal with Heat. Working with Tapas, focused effort, physically and mentally, utilizing alignment and careful focus. Pitta season we can use the best of our concentration without burning ourselves out. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fQNWSL04h79tmCDqoQDbS?si=3e6...

  • 30 Minute Solutions: Pitta Pacifying Practice

    Pitta Pacifying, for those times when you want to move without getting too overheated or agitated. This practice focuses on heart and hip opening to leave you feeling expansive and refreshed.

  • 6/25/21 Yoga for the Full Moon

    Yoga for the Full Moon means the sequencing will be a bit more creative...lots of twists and balancing shapes here, very flowy. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPT53TukSsQQtRSfzzSbt?si=930a79092f934b42

  • 6/3/21 Yoga for the Fifth Chakra

    Yoga for the Fifth Chakra. Strength work and opening for the shoulders and neck. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01ewd914KHe1pmpfzANL1s?si=fdc61d1d3445499f

  • 5/27/21 Yoga for Your Sensational Body

    The influence of the "Graha" (grasp) of Ketu, the southern node of the moon, can have us feeling like a body without a head (will be explained in class). This practice is more about feeling your way through it as opposed to thinking your way through it. Lots of strength work in this one, 2 blocks...

  • 5/20/21 Yoga for Removing Blind Spots

    Yoga for Removing Blind Spots. Mudra of the Inner self, sequencing to headstand. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EQJwLpb1DqG4Xz0CLjile?si=eeae123e5ef34788

  • 5/12/21 Yoga for Listening

    A thorough practice, standing poses, arm balances, inversion time, core work, backbending, and long held pigeon at the end. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Lbrm4Q2hvdC70MJ56yKVU?si=12224de289bd453c

  • 4/29/21 Yoga to Open the Psoas

    Strengthening the glutes and hamstrings and muscles of the thoracic (mid) spine to sequence to Frog pose. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6UNtiSlzrW4BNTZYVhgMHJ?si=-TBoZvRRTFSmH4aSY9nsBA

  • 4/21/21 Yoga for Stress Relief

    Yoga for Stress Relief. Straightforward flow, get out of your head and into your body. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33YqynBqBouJQWXcOqYxBl?si=eoHK9MruQMCX9KDg5bC0Hg