60 Minute Yoga Roots Flow with Margaret
This beginner class will be working towards the pose Wild Thing!
This beginner class will be working towards the pose Wild Thing!
In this class we'll work on opening the chest, shoulders, hips and quads for pigeon and king pigeon pose. Suggested props: blanket and one block. Suitable for beginners+
Tension and weakness in this important muscle can lead to back pain and sacroiliac pain. Learn to activate it, strengthen it, and release it in this 30min basics class. Suggested props: set of blocks, blanket. Suitable for all levels.
This short yoga practice is designed to help students connect to a deeper sense of groundedness of body/mind. Suitable for all levels. Suggested props: two blocks.
Eagle pose is a challenging standing balance. In this video we'll break down the key alignment points and actions we need to work on in order to find stability in our garudasana. Suggested props: a block or two. Suitable for all levels.
In this class we'll break down the key actions and alignment points for a strong, safe vasisthasana. No props required. Suitable for level 1+.
A weak spot for many of us, the inner thighs and groins relate directly to our abdominal strength and stability. Change your experience of some of some classic yoga postures by bringing awareness to the inner thighs. We'll also borrow a bit from barre and Pilates. Suitable for all levels. Suggested props: one block.
In this 40min Yoga Roots practice, we'll focus on opening the front body, and strengthening the back body, which can be very therapeutic after sitting for long stretches, especially with poor posture. Recommended props: a set of blocks and a blanket. Two blankets can substitute for the blocks. Suitable for beginners+
In this class we'll move toward a fun and challenging posture, compass pose, parivrtta surya yantrasana. We will mindfully warm and open the hamstrings, groins, hips, and work some bound spinal twists in preparation for compass. Level 1-2. Two blocks and at least one blanket would be very helpful.
In this Level 1 sequence, we’ll move through some of Vinyasa yoga’s “greatest hits.” We’ll feel a strong connection to breath, and we’ll generate some heat as we come through a variety of sun salutations before settling into some stillness in our standing postures. We’ll break down the alignment so that we can create a fun flowing sequence before finishing up with some seated postures, bridge pose, and shoulderstand.
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.