Yin Yoga Neck Stretches

I'll show you how to do 3 different neck stretches that you can incorporate into your Yin yoga practice. These three neck poses will move through all 6 movements of the neck - great for releasing neck tension, however please make sure you work within your limitations. This is a little taster of my Yin yoga for beginners course. If you enjoyed this class, then you might enjoy this Beginner's Yin Yoga Course which you can sign up for here: https://www.udemy.com/course/yin-yoga... This course will teach you how to modify yoga poses to best suit you and your needs. By the end of the course you will have the confidence and knowledge to safely modify and adjust poses to suit you and to build your home Yin yoga practice.

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Zoom Yoga Class Recording

This class is to give you a taste of what to expect in a Zoom Yoga class. If you are interested in joining a live stream yoga class - I currently offer a charity donation based class. Details are below or email me at me@kellysheldrick.com This class was a test class that I did for my family in NY, Australia and various places around the UK. I wasn't initially going to share it as I just wanted to test filming, however I thought if you are a little unsure to what to expect in a live stream class, then this should give you a pretty good idea. The class is about 45 minute yoga class - beginners and more experienced people welcome. No props. We'll do a little bit of everything during the class, including a little bit to work the glutes and outer hips. Filmed 24th October 2020.

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Alternate Nostril Breathing - How to

Learn how to do Alternate Nostril Breathing* (Nadi Shodhana in Sanskrit). With just a few minutes of alternate nostril breathing, you can restore balance and ease in the mind and body. In addition to calming the mind and reversing stress, alternate nostril breathing also: - Improves our ability to focus the mind - Supports our lungs and respiratory functions - Restores balance in the left and right hemispheres of the brain - Rejuvenates the nervous system - Removes toxins - Settles stress *During one of my yoga trainings my instructor referred to this breathing as alternative nostril breathing. I've since realised it's more commonly referred to as alternate nostril breathing, which I think describes this exercise more precisely. Both follow the same technique.

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Yoga for the Hands

Yoga for the Hands

Stretch and strengthen the hands with this short yoga for the hands class. If you do a lot of typing, texting, gardening, driving - or basically use your hands, then this class will help release tension in the hands and help with mobility. No props needed. Beginners welcome. Can be done seated or standing.

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Lunchtime Stretch and Strengthen Yoga

This lunchtime stretch and strengthen yoga class will work to release tension and tightness in the body - perfect if you've spent most of the day sat down in front of the computer or at a desk. This class will really help you to connect to the body, noticing any changes in the body, and how you feel in relation to different movements or stillness We'll also work on mobilisation of the joints, strengthening the core to help improve posture and stretching the legs, hips and upper body. No props needed, however there is a bit of kneeling, so you might like to have a blanket or extra padding for the knees. If you have yoga blocks or books, then you might like to use those as well.

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Full Body Yoga Class

This is a full 1 hour 10 minute, full body yoga class. We'll do a bit of everything from core strengthening to stretching out our hips and hamstrings, to joint mobility warm up, breath work and a relaxation at the end. We'll start with a warm up, waking up the body. Then work through some standing sequences, building on as we go. Finishing with floor stretches and a bit of core, before moving on to a guided relaxation focusing on body awareness and breath. There are a couple of intermediate poses in the class - I'll let you know when. Either give it a try, or leave it out - completely up to you. Just remember if you feel pain, please stop. Props: - Yoga belt or towel (optional) - Yoga mat (optional)

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Ocean's Breath (Ujjayi Breathing) - How To

Learn how to practice Ujjayi breathing (Ocean's breath) and some of the benefits of this breathing exercise. In a nutshell you breath in and out of your nose. On the exhale you want a slight constriction at the back of your throat. So you’ll sound a little like Darth Vader. Some of the benefits to Ujjayi breath include: 1) Naturally slows down and deepens the breath. This can calm the nervous system, by engaging the parasympathetic (‘rest or digest’) nervous system. 2) Focusing on the breath can help with our concentration in the pose. Allowing us to stay longer in the pose as well as helping with balancing poses. 3) Provides relief when holding poses for a long period of time – when a pose starts to get difficult, Ujjayi breath can provide that release, to help you stay in the pose a little longer.

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