Yoga
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Yoga γ°οΈ
sweaty and sweet, for when weβre in need of some motivation!
this flow is fiery and fast-paced, for when youβre in a bit of a rut and need to harness the flame from within!
stay in stillness before your day begins.
This morning yin practice is your invitation to linger in the quiet before the rush.
A little bit about Yin yoga:
Yin yoga is different from vinyasa: instead of flowing between poses, we stay in each shape for a few minutes, letting gravity do the work.
Whereas Vinyasa Yoga we use the muscles to help us flow into each pose, in Yin weβre working deeply into the connective tissues (fascia, ligaments, tendons).
Thatβs why Yin is great to practice in the morning, since our bodies are colder and more receptive to long, supported holds.
Release tension and give your hard-working legs some love.
This post-run flow features opening the quads, stretching the calves and softening into the hips.
Itβs so tempting to skip the stretches after your run (especially after a long one!), but I promise you that your body will feel better tomorrow after.
Think of it as a little thank-you note to your body.
a flow from your sofa!
If youβre caught in an endless loop of scrolling, this one is for you.
This gentle flow starts on the sofa (or wherever youβve found yourself scrolling) and ends with standing up.
Meeting yourself where you are right now, to slowly return to the here and now, to resume our day.
pressing the reset button with some breathing and movement.
This short practice is for when your brain feels like it has 27 tabs open and you're not quite sure which one to click.
Using Breath of Joy, to combine movement with breath to help clear out the mental fog and bring you *back*.
Nerdy details:
By moving the body and breathing deeply, weβre giving the brain a little boost of oxygen- which can help with mental clarity and alertness.
The repetitive motion also gently activates the vestibular system (aka the part of your body that supports balance + coordination), helping us shake off restlessness and ground ourselves.
This kind of practice can be especially helpful for neurodivergent brains- like those with ADHD or sensory sensitivityβwho might struggle with stillness or traditional seated meditation.
a safe return into our bodies.
A slow, grounding session with moments of anxiety or dysregulation- minimal movement, deep breaths, and a focus on feeling safe in your body again.
Props:
x2 blocks (books are a good alternative), but if you donβt have them, no stress!)
A bolster for a comfortable seat (a blanket or cushion under the hips also are perfect)
moving away from expectations, into our selves.
This gentle, floor-based flow invites you to return to the self, move intuitively, and spend time with yourself- no pressure, no performance, just being.
a flow to harness inner strength.
In this beginnerβs flow, weβll explore Virabhadrasana (Warrior I and II) to focus on building strength and stability.
Before diving into our Warrior flow, weβll move through Sun Salutation A, so check out my other video in the Beginnerβs series if you need a lilβ refresh!
The pose known as Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose), derives its name from Virabhadra in Indian mythology. A fierce warrior, Virabhadra emerges from Lord Shiva in rage, created to restore cosmic order.
practicing holding space for ourselves.
This flow invites you to spend some sacred moments with yourself (whatever that looks like today!)
grounding a busy, anxious mind.
When we have an anxious mind, we may have this urge to push away our thoughts, distract ourselves and just βrelaxβ.
This technique may work for some (!), but this flow instead invites you to meet your mind where it is.
This practice, we use mindful movements and breath to come back into our bodies, in order to soothe our busy minds.
No props required, just yourself. :)
feel, release, surrender (and repeat).
A flow for youβ¦to feel everything that needs to be felt, release and surrender.
Props: a bolster (or rolled up blanket).
a flow from our bed.
Winding down and easing into a good nightβs rest.
No props required, just you and your bed!
a simple, nurturing flow for times of overwhelm.
If youβre feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, this flow is for you.
By connecting breath with simple movements, this flow is designed to help us feel safe in our bodies again.
Grab a blanket, a pillow, a stim-toy and find a comfortable space on the ground.
a flow on for you on the go.
This is my all-time go to yoga flow when I have a bit of time and want to just move and vibe with myself a little.
No props required, just you and a soft surface!
shaking the dust of sleep and beginning the day with intention.
Good Morning!
Letβs breathe some energy into our sleepy bodies, and set an intention for our day.
a short and spicy flow.
This short and spicy flow is for you to wake up your body and shake off any sluggishness.
Maybe you need a lilβ midday boost or just want to move a little fire through your system, this short nβ sweet practice will build heat, engage your core, and reconnect you with your strength.
sweet nectar for our lower body!
A beginnerβs friendly hip-opening sequence designed to bring softness and grounding into your body.
Slow and sweet movement like honey.
Props:
blocks (anything to elevate you-books are great)
a blanket (if you have tender knees).
the slowest of flows for a tired body (and mind).
This grounding flow is designed for low-energy daysβno standing, no pushing, just soft movements to help you reset.
Props:
a bolster (a rolled up blanket or cushion works!)
rooted and restful.
A slow, grounding flow that keeps you close to the mat- gentle movement, deep breaths, zero rush.
making friends with our lower back!
This flow is for you to reconnect with your body especially when you're feeling a bit sluggish or lacking motivation.
Breaking down twists, this class is designed to help create space in the spine, allowing energy to flow freely throughout the body.
letβs learn about surya namaskar a!
This class breaks down Surya Namaskar A, pose by pose.
If youβre new to yoga or what to brush up the anatomy of each Δsana, this video is for you!
Meditations
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Meditations γ°οΈ
a meditation for those pre-Monday morning feels
A grounding meditation and some gentle reminders for you.
with journaling prompts!
Reflecting on the week gone, and setting an intention for the week ahead.
Here are some more in-depth journal prompts for you to spend a lilβ more time on this. Get your journal out, make a cup of tea and dive in!
Reflecting on the week gone by:
If you could characterise your week with a few word, what would that word be? (for example, joyful, challenging, exhausting, livelyβ¦)
Whatβs one moment that felt like progress (even if it didnβt look like it)β¦?
If you came across a hurdle (conflict, problem or pesky situation), how did you handle it? What can you learn about this how you acted in this interaction?
Who in your life showed up for you this week (a colleague, a friend, a family member, yourself)? What did they do and how did they make you feel (held, understood, made you laugh?)
Looking at the week ahead:
Whatβs something I want to feel more of this week? (*Not* achieve or fix - just feel.) Curiosity, playfulness, rest, fire?
What will I do to take true, meaningful care of myself this week- spend time in nature, see a friend, watch a movie? Be as concrete as possible!
When I come across a hurdle this week, what can I do to feel safe in myself?
Coming back to the body.
This meditation is designed to bring you back into your body.
Through Dirga Pranayama, also known as the three-part breath, weβre going to create more space in our body to help us feel a little grounded and at ease.
a meditation for easing the mind.
Using Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing), to quiet a busy mind and bring a sense of ease to both body and breath.
Take this moment to slow down, reset, and carry that quiet with you.
a guided meditation to close alllll the tabs in our brain.
Using Sama vritti pranayama (aka. Box breathing) to guide our focus, bringing clarity and stillness to a busy brain.
Quieting the mental noise, like closing extra tabs in your brain.
detangling our brain knot, one breath at a time. πͺ
Thoughts! Emotions! Bodily sensations!
Alexithymia is a condition where we find it hard to identify our emotions and thoughts. Itβs especially prevalent amongst neurodivergent people (particularly those with autism or ADHD), leading to confusion between thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations.
This body-scan meditation gently invites us into our body, helping us to detangle our brain knot, one breath at a time. πͺ
a meditation for letting love in.
A meditation designed to nurture deep self-love.
Through gentle breathwork, visualization, and affirmations, you'll embrace all parts of yourself, even the ones you tend to hide.
This is your time to soften, surrender, and let love in.
a movement practice to shake off excess energy and shift into rest mode.
This movement practice involves some gentle shaking, light touch to shift into our parasympathetic nervous system (rest nβ digest) and some sooooothing rocking movements to help wind down our busy minds.