A Beginner's Guide to Yoga

Does yoga seem intimidating? Nikki assures you that yoga is for everyone, and that this workshop is for you. This workshop will provide a solid and accessible introduction to the major categories of asana (poses), establishing a home practice, how to address common misalignments, and more.

Nikki discusses why people often think they can't do yoga. She also offers a fresh perspective as to why none of those reasons should stop you from doing your practice.

Nikki demonstrates how to do a common pranayama (breathing) practice: ujjayi breathing, and explores its benefits in depth.

Nikki offers a comprehensive breakdown of a staple posture: downward facing dog. As she explores the alignment of this pose, she offers plenty of modifications so that you can make this asana work for you.

Let's learn about sun salutations! Join Nikki for a breakdown of half sun salutations, lunge salutations, sun salutation A, and sun salutation B.

Learn a gentle and soothing 30-minute floor sequence that includes a twist, a hamstring stretch, a core-strengthening exercise, and more. Along the way, she provides tips for making each pose more or less challenging.

Let's learn about a classic pose: savasana (corpse pose). What is it? What does it do for you? Why should we practice it? Nikki explores all of this and more. She will also guide you into a luxurious propped version of this pose.

Join Nikki for a sequence that leads to an exploration of side angle pose and wide-legged forward bends.

Learn three common misalignments in pyramid pose as well as how to correct them in practice.

Join Nikki for a sequence that leads to an exploration of warrior I and pyramid pose.

Learn three common mistakes in triangle pose as well as how to correct them in practice.

Join Nikki for a sequence that leads to an exploration of warrior II and triangle pose.

Learn how to find your balance in tree pose.

Learn how to practice cobra pose and which common misalignments to avoid.

Join Nikki for a 30-minute sequence that explores twists and backbends. This class includes a gentle, easy twist, a high lunge twist, cobra pose, and more.