Tag: yoga practice
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Tender Yoga with Reiki 13
The session begins with some standing shapes as we move through some limbering flows toward chair and malasana (garland). We find our balance in garudasana (eagle) and open the back body in a wide-legged forward fold sequence. Bear, puppy, sphinx, cobra, upward-facing dog, and downward-facing dog make up a feel-good flow before moving toward anjaneyasana…
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Tender Yoga with Reiki 10
Today’s Tender Yoga with Reiki session begins with some supine shapes and twists as we move toward infinity pose variations. Core-stabalizing navasana (boat) bring us into some seated forward folding postures before we crest with ustrasana (camel) and move into a standing virabhadrasana (warrior) sequence that includes trikonasana (triangle), parsvottanasana (pyramid) and ardha chandrasana (half…
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Tender Yoga with Reiki 9
The class begins with some Reiki energy healing in sukasana and then moves into some seated inner thigh openers as we progress into more inner thigh flexibility. Baddha konasana (butterfly), bird of paradise, goddess, wide-legged forward fold, and malasana (garland) each contribute to deeper opening. We experiment with kakasana (crow, bent arm variation) and flow…
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Tender Yoga with Reiki 8
Today’s live session includes a strong chaturanga to plank flow to build strength in the arms. We open the low back in half bow and bow and find ourselves in a downward dog sequence leading to wild thing. A low and high lunge sequence leads to half moon. #liveyoga #yoga #yogapractice #yogaclass #yinyoga #hathayoga #gentleyoga…
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Tender Yoga with Reiki 7
During today’s livestream Tender Yoga with Reiki we begin with some standing shapes after a Sun Salutation flow, moving from Chair Pose into some revolved postures, and into a Standing Split. We move into the hips with Gomukasana (Cow Face), Half Lord of the Fishes, and Half Pigeon (and Full Pigeon, if you like). Supine…
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Tender Yoga with Reiki 6
For this session I recommend using bolsters (or rolled up blankets), yoga blocks (or books of the same size), and a strap (or a belt). Today’s livestream Tender Yoga with Reiki session begins with a cat/cow and gate sequence that leads to pigeon. We then move into some standing hip openers, moving toward malasana (garland),…
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Tender Yoga with Reiki 5
This tender Yoga session begins with seated postures that move toward various expressions of padmasana (lotus). We open the side bodies and mid- and low-back as we progress into standing shapes that include vrksasana (tree) and dancer. Enjoy loving movements paired with affirmative language. Reiki healing energy flows during savasana, and the session concludes with…
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13-Minute Afternoon Yoga
Take a break during your busy day with this quick but relaxing 13-minute afternoon yoga practice to refresh and rejuvenate! Soft-spoken cues guide you through gentle hatha postures and shapes for stress relief. #yoga #yinyoga #hathayoga #yogapractice #relaxation #mindbodyconnection
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Ready-For-Spring Self Care Routine: Episode 48
This week’s self-care routine focused on grounding down in the last remnants of winter, trying not to escape it in my hopes for spring. I did plenty of yoga, some strength training, creative work, and I ate some delicious, healthy meals; also, I spent some quality family time. What did you do this week for…
