Ayurveda Workshops with Ali
Join Ali for two hour Ayurvedic workshops on a variety of topics. Each workshop will be about half lecture and half practice. All levels welcome.
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9/18/24 with Ali: Vata Soothing Hips and Core
Sequencing to Pigeon with some deep hip extension along the way. Long sequences with some balancing shapes. Asana begins about fiour minutes in. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QGlClD6XD46OQkicvOEW7?si=7ca62169ebc34040
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9/6/24 with Ali: Beginning of Vata Soothing
Starts with Dharma Chakra mudra, keeps going. incorporating low twists and hip openers. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72w0A489hzhlWHvPxl8fRB?si=ebc7e1be68fa43fa
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7/27/23 Pitta Pacifying Yoga for August
Stay cool and calm with hip openers and careful alignment. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01wqGVXHsjfJEEPjfwNSNe?si=dc1a3a418d8c4996
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6/2/23 PITTA PACIFYING YOGA
Organized and clear heart opening practice, you will need two blocks and a blanket. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jZx2OFJYyN4ebYcyHW7hI?si=3001d67134e349d1
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3/30/23 Yoga for Four Goals
Based on the Ayurvedic system called the "Purusharthas", we work to find a balance between purpose, hard work, pleasure and freedom/spiritual connection. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0h0gO4yIqjgV17CEnVOqhP?si=b646cc753c7949a4
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1/19/23 Yoga for Moving into Kapha Season
IN the transition from Vata season to Kapha season, we work to implement twisting, as it is great for both Dosha. Spotify PL:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IorfZ3CWMwPJUCsNtvw75?si=ceac87301744454d
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9/23/22 Yoga for Letting Go of Summer
Transitions are difficult. This practice has a lot of strengthening exercises mixed in. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76gcEIabYEz46ggbHJTAre?si=65c1cceb07784d73
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9/8/22 Yoga for Moving into Vata Season
AS we move towards fall, we add a bit more twisting, a little more mobility work and core work. Two blocks and a blanket are helpful. PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4H3ehUlLb2I4GiHN8zX7iL?si=e3fc36fa7a06497f
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8/11/22 Harnessing the BEST of Pitta Dosha
Strong core Practice, you will need two blocks. Wall is optional. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3T3u1JMdNKBPkR2LLSUGN1?si=943524bbccc74eb6
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7/14/22 Pitta Pacifying Yoga for a Steamy Summer
Less twisting, more open poses, low and slow, deeper stretching and heart opening. Two blocks and a blanket are helpful. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wL2eFWmfHdA2nbcSs0YmE?si=efdd1ecfac5f4e4c
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6/10/22 Pitta Pacifying Yoga for Hot AF Weather
When the temperature goes up, we need a calming, centering practice with lots of emphasis on respiratory support. This practice utilizes the heat in the beginning, then winds down with some cooling hip opening. And a fun PL! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mpfyOKCBSlMiKGgxMT0hm?si=c39051c63aa9...
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6/2/22 Pitta Pacifying Yoga for Cooling and Centering
This practice has some forward bending and heart opening, both front and back of the shoulders. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HdtKPOgU8VnSdfNWOkAjy?si=90dda01d3a5b4753
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20 MINUTE MEDITATION FOR GETTING BACK INTO YOUR BODY
Guided meditation for when you need to get out of your head and come back to presence.
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5/6/22 Pitta Pacifying Yoga for Hip Release
You will need two blocks, a blanket and a strap (use a belt or scarf if you don't have one) Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ejXzxXEImCy9lyVR6Me3N?si=28ddacb4733344ab
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2/9/22 Kapha Busting Yoga for Clear Sight (3rd Chakra)
Kapha Busting Yoga for Clear Sight. You will need a block for this practice. There is a bunch of plank work and some abdominal stuff at the beginning, leading to some arm balance variations. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0h6HP9Cn7Nv2HNw2tB4lrd?si=7e5a93743d44420a
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2/2/22 KAPHA BUSTING Yoga for Strength and Circulation
You will need blocks for this practice, which builds to king pigeon and optional handstand. Modifications provided for those who need. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UKXIMtaUUIkjZscv5Nr7n?si=31e5f93fc60e4dbd
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30 MINUTE SOLUTIONS: Kapha Busting Practice
get it done! a quick practice designed to get your blood flowing and your mind sharp. You will need two blocks.
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1/26/22 Kapha Busting Yoga for Clarity and Determination
A simple, clear, more alignment based practice, with some deep backbending and lots of footwork. Opening patter is pretty funny so I left it in. Class starts about three minutes in. Spotify PL :https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76gcEIabYEz46ggbHJTAre?si=a3e90aa4f25c41b7
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1/20/22 Yoga for Cold AF Weather
Kapha Season is upon us, let's balance some of that heaviness and chill with heating core work, pranayama, and arm balancing. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63K1EuVQx9UPwsDZ6qjgDV?si=c1c5522027394716
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1/6/22 Yoga for Vata/Kapha
Both Vata season and Kapha season dictate that we need movement that is strengthening, for different reasons. Vata needs the strength to combat feeling scattered, Kapha needs the strength to build heat and structure. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fQNWSL04h79tmCDqoQDbS?si=d7ddd773...
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12/17/21 Vata Soothing Yoga for Circulation and Uplifting
If you're feeling sluggish, uninspired, or stuck, try this sequence to get your blood flowing and your vibration rising! Spotify PL https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PwsVVhcj1YA7HoODAsJEB?si=28f60ba142524e88
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12/22/21 Vata Soothing Yoga for Back and Shoulder Strength
A bit of Yoga conditioning to start the practice, then moving into ashtanga/iyengar influenced flow. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TRYIA1obEaYLqRrxCo8V1?si=9ff5bce0453e42c4
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12/10/21 Vata Soothing Yoga for Your Feet
Big emphasis on opening the channels of the feet, ankles, and legs, setting up a strong foundation. First chakra practice. PL https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5C3YEOGUL8q6MW6sVTYGY8?si=5b5758190bdb435d
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12/8/21 Yin/Restorative Yoga for Exhaustion
This practice is designed for replenishment and recovery. There is yin, restorative, some stretching, all done in super slow flow. Spotify PL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gJCWk1swuEexm7QpSYE7u?si=58229365c340464d