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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Desk Yoga for Working from Home

Now a lot of us are working from home we're spending more time seated, at often an uncomfortable desk. This can result in more stiffness. This is a 10 minute desk yoga class that you can do at your desk, with limited space. We'll stretch out the hands and wrists, neck and ankles, as well as moving through the 6 movements of the spine and hips. The class will help reduce stiffness, although it doesn't replace getting up from your desk and walking around :)

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