Something magical always seems to happen on the Full Moon. Combine that with Friday the 13th, and here we go! We had lots of summer vacationers come back to join in our class so it was a happy homecoming type of vibe.

Have some fun with us moving and laughing while getting in our exercise time...

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Want a better golf swing, bowling arm, tennis or racquetball motion? You can retrain your body and gain more range of motion with these simple Hanna Somatics exe...

The sacral chakra is about fluidity and creativity. So along with some great flowing sequences, I add in some combo balance and flow challenges to get more oomph out of this short practice.

Viniyoga has so many ways to adapt poses! This variation is therapeutic for the knees - we are strengthening the adductors (inner thighs) while both shortening the muscles as well as while lengthening the muscles.

This pose was inspired by a Somatic movement called "The Pendulum". You'll see why. Find the rhythm of your gait and appreciate the extra stretch reward after your trek!

The root chakra is the energy center of our feeling of belonging, stability, strength and structure. Set an intention to dedicate this class to your tribe - whether it be your family, your friends, colleagues or community. And take a moment of honor for your ancestors... their DNA is flowing th...

Twenty years ago I got whiplash which changed the structure of my neck. I've worked hard to keep my neck mobile and elongated in order to avoid cervical disc compression. Thanks to my dedication to Yoga, I have no pain or nerve issues. But there was one thing I forgot to add into my Yoga self-c...

This class was filmed in late winter when the weather starts to change, so I added in some lymph work to get our immune systems healthy. As with all classes, there are alot of head to toe movement sequences to keep our engines running great.
Dances: Sway, Locomotion and the River

As we age, the connective tissue that surrounds our knees can be damaged or weakened. In this video, I take you on an anatomical tour of why Yoga helps with the strength and stability of our knees and legs. And then you will understand why we do the poses and the long holds that we do in the Str...

In this short video I discuss the benefit of doing integrative movements vs. just isolating a certain part of your body over and over again. Both are beneficial for different reasons. For the best structural support and body fluidity.... full body integration is key.

How can we re-capture and enjoy the fluidity of movement again? Let's get inspired by 70+ year old Carmen, who I caught dancing in my yoga studio lobby! She demonstrates the easy flow of simple movements. And to get you started, I added a Somatic Chair Yoga Flow that everyone can do sitting down!...