Yoga Every Day

Chant OM to connect and flow and the silent mantra ‘I am Truth’, or ‘So Ham’ as a reminder we are connected to something bigger than Self. The sound of OM can vibrate at 432 mhz to hold the same vibrational frequency found in the earth, planets and stars.

This 15-minute practice with Steph Schwartz is an all levels hatha yoga class where we explore freeing up locked energy around the throat area.

Explore the spaces in between the breaths, and in between the thoughts. By taking the powerful role of the observer, we see more clearly our satya (truth) both in our experiences and choices on and off the mat. Often it just takes a little space for our truth to become clearer.

By listening more closely to the body, we begin to understand the body never lies. In today’s practice, explore the application of satya (truth in practice) while tuning into the body’s requirements. Learn to find a balance between what you're putting into the pose and what you're receiving.

A simple application of breath to movement can be a powerful way to get your practice to be a meditative flow. Explore satya (truth) by taking a mindful approach to linking breath to movements in order to slow down and fully experience the truth in each moment.

We all could probably use a little more dance in our lives. There is such a joy, playfulness and fullness to ourselves when we dance. Get into dancer's pose (natarajasana) with an invitation to move and be moved by it.

Shoulders, just like hips, tend to be an area of the body that can cause some grief and need some love. This practice has a strong focus on opening up the shoulders, the gatekeepers to our backbends.

To prepare for any kind of big backbend it is important to move the spine in all ways in order to lubricate the back for a major extended expression. Explore all movements of the spine to encourage a healthy, happy spine.

Finding balance is an ongoing practice. Explore sourcing steadiness from within the body with a few chalenging balance poses. Get centered mentally, emotionally, and physically.

In order to successfully attempt any big posture - or any big life experience for that matter - we must first build a sturdy foundation. The practice includes a focus on stretching the hamstrings and the thighs.

This 15-minute practice with Steph Schwartz is an all levels Hatha class designed to open the hips and hamstrings and find grounding and balance.

This 15-minute practice with Steph Schwartz is an all levels Hatha class exploring different variation of the Hand to Big Toe pose.

Free up some tension from the hips and hamstrings - areas that hold the complex tapestry of our history. Notice what comes up as we open up these areas, and allow space for what arises.

Use the mantra "I am centered" while moving through sun salutations and playing with balancing poses. This practice will create a sense of groundedness on and off the mat.

Balancing postures requires a strong foundation. In this grounding practice, send your roots to the earth and feel how it supports the structure of the pose, the breath, and our presence.

This practice with Nichole Golden is an all levels hatha yoga class exploring our connection to earth through fun poses that are named after animals!

Ahimsa, defined as non-violence, is a principle from The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. Enjoy a simple practice to open your hips and knees while you focus on compassion in action, which is an aspect of ahimsa.

Speaking non-harmfully (ahimsa) is so important and so needed in our world today. We must rise to the challenge of communicating honestly but always thoughtfully. Explore using speech as a way to spread love as we focus on the throat chakra, the energetic home of communication in the body and backbends such as camel pose (ustrasana).

Long holds in poses that are a bit challenging give you the chance to reflect on and choose your thoughts. Choosing kind thoughts is part of ahimsa (non-violence) from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

The way we treat the external world is a true reflection of the way we treat our own self. Non-harming (ahimsa) is first and foremost to be applied to self and it clear in this practice that encourages us to be kind to our bodies.