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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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