Create Your Own Yoga Ritual
Build strength within your range-of-motion in your hamstrings and watch as the rest of your body responds. A slow, steady practice with some standing balance. A set of blocks might be helpful as well as a blanket for the knees.
A well-rounded practice that includes Asana, breathwork, relaxation, self massage, and meditation. A set of blocks and a pair of lacrosse balls (or tennis balls, or therapy balls) are recommended.
This 35min gentle yoga class is intended to be practiced first thing in the morning. Roll out of bed, hop on your mat, and tune into your body, breath and mind. Practice returning your awareness to the present moment, and to your own personal intention as you move through a series of gentle movements and stretches for the whole body. Suitable for all levels. A blanket or two may be helpful.
In this level 1 class, we will move through a series of postures that help us maintain our spinal mobility, as well as strengthen the muscles that support the spine, before ending with some deeper/leveraged twists.
In this workshop, we’ll hone in on the key yoga poses, and exercises that will help us feel more comfortable moving into Dolphin Pose. Great for building strength and stability in the shoulders, and boosting confidence for inversions. Dolphin pose has a lot of moving pieces.
In this video we will practice one restorative posture and a body scan meditation to help us move into a deeper state of relaxation. Bolster or a bed pillow and one to two blankets or bath towels are helpful.
In this feel good morning routine well focus on reducing stiffness in the spine through gentle movement, including some twisting, some sun breaths, and a mild inversion. Finish feeling warmed from the inside out and ready to take on the day. Level 1. Blocks and a blanket would be helpful but not required.
In this level 1-2 flow class well tap into the connection between breath and core engagement in our practice. No equipment required.
In this 55min practice Amy will guide you through a well rounded flow with emphasis on identifying the state of your shoulders and spine so that you can practice strengthening and mobility exercises that suit your needs. Blocks would be helpful. Level 1-2.
In this video we will be in a near perpetual state of movement as we flow through this Level 1 practice together. Practicing in this way can help to soothe our nervous system and help us relax. We’ll finish with a guided body scan to balance the physical effort with some deep rest. Level 1-2. No props required.
Move through sun salutations in rhythm with your breath. Standing poses & balance with a good stretch, savasana, and meditation at the end. Enjoy! Blocks would be handy.
Ease into flexibility in your hips with this slow flow class. Level 1-2. Finish with meditation.
We'll move through a well-rounded flow, with particular attention paid to stabilizing the hips, and focusing our awareness to move with more ease between poses, and build better balance. Blocks would be helpful. Blanket optional.
In this level 1 class we will learn to move from Triangle pose into Ardha Chandrasana. Standing balancing poses like these can challenge the strength and stability in our legs and hips, and help us improve focus. Blocks would be helpful. Blanket optional.
This class will move through some of the most fundamental yoga poses and includes some modified sun salutations, standing poses, and a restorative shoulder stand. Blocks and a blanket would be handy.
In my opinion, these are 13 of the most fundamental yoga poses for beginners to master. These are poses you will visit frequently throughout your yoga journey, and this video will present the basic alignment for each of them. You can use this video as a reference, or as a practice. Enjoy!
In this video, Amy shares her set-up for a few of her favorite restorative yoga poses. An at home restorative practice is a real treat, and a great form of self care. Watch the video through for pose set up, and then practice one or all of the poses on your own. A bolster is a great help, but not required. Two yoga blankets (or bath towels!) are required, and comfortable warm layers to regulate your body temperature. You might want to play some soft music and cut the lights as well. Enjoy!
A well rounded slow flow practice suitable for level 1-2. Building intensity slowly. Finish with savasana and a guided meditation.