Wellness Through Yoga

Sit with Christine for a serene, 20-minute meditation designed to invoke deep happiness into your life. Christine's specific yet calming instructions will lead you further into a state of contentment and positive vibration. Keep a pen and paper handy to write down your experience afterwards. Needed: Blankets, 2 blocks (or pillows), pen and paper.

Detoxify your system and support your metabolism with these restorative, close-to-the-mat poses. Laying easefully on your back and sides, enjoy the rejuvenating power of the breath. Let yourself melt into total relaxation with forward hero pose, and finally, turn inward for shavasana. Needed: 1 bolster (or two blankets), 2 yoga blocks, wall access.

These gentle neck & shoulder stretches fit easily into any daily routine. A brief seated segmented lengthens the side body allowing for full expansion, followed by standing stretches to loosen tight muscles. Bring it back down to the mat for restorative, prop-assisted poses, ending with the exquisite stillness of shavasana. Needed: 2 blankets, a bolster, 2 blocks or pillows, 1 yoga strap (or tie).

Begin with a measured, relaxing sequence of close-to-the-mat poses designed to connect you to the subtle nourishment of your breath. Breathing exercises and soothing poses will melt away any unwanted tension. Needed: A bolster and two blocks (or pillows), wall access.