3/8/22 Skills and drills to increase functional movement.

long bouts of sitting and bracing from cold weather or stress can lock up the connective tissue around the thoracic spine, resulting in limited range of motion and a stuck felt sense. This class series focuses on bringing function and fluidity to the t-spine region with combination of yoga and functional fitness drills.

Posture and breath are the foundations of usable core strength and mobility.

2nd class in core integration series. In this class we strengthen and integrate the rectus abdominus for increased function and ease in spinal movements.

This class focuses on core twisting. Great as a stand alone class or taken with in the core integration series of 3.

This 75 min therapy flow will get you into your true core strength!   Your core is meant to work like a powerful sling, moving your whole body through dynamic movement (it is not supposed to move like a wash board!)

This class introduces you to both the coil and spring positions of the foot and ankle inside a yoga and functional fitness flow. Ignite your foot spring! Props needed: Stick (broom stick will work!)

This class leans more towards a yoga class feel with long Isometric holds in poses to challenge ankle strength.

This class dives into igniting and strengthening the arch of your foot.

This class is a 60 minute practice will bring your attention to the superpowers that lie dormant in your feet.  Bring your foot spring on line and increase your ability to move with grace and ease.  To go deeper, couple this yoga practice with the Tissue Rehab session "spring in your step" that brings in myofascial release and physical therapy protocols.

Strengthen your healthy shoulder movement in walking and running! This class is will train your shoulders into the push and pull that happens with every step you take.

My yoga classes combine traditional yoga asana and breath with functional movement and fun! This class develops active stretch and and strength in the shoulder girdle.

In this 50min Yoga and functional movement session, you will deepen your relationship with your hamstrings. This class is focused on bringing both strength and mobility to the hamstring muscles and connective tissue. This class is great for both runners and those that sit for long periods of time.

Tight Hips? This class is for you. Explore building both strength and mobility while moving through a vinyasa flow that will get your heart pumping.

Stand alone or 1 of a 4 class series diving into hip strength and mobility.

hip focused class using distal load (hand wights) stand alone or class 3 in 4 class series.

This can be taken as a stand alone or as the 4th class in a 4 part series focused on building strength and dynamic movement through the hips. Props: optional hand weights

Challenge and enhance your balance capabilities with this 60 minute practice. This standing practice has options to add hand held weights and is also a great class for anyone needing to take an upper body weight bearing break.

Morning Flow (easy to moderate) with ending somatic meditation to move away from perfection and into presence.

In this 60 minute morning practice, you will pattern and direct your breath toward your inner landscape and where you need support within yourself.

This 30 minute vinyasa yoga flow  is a perfect practice to start the day with or rebalance during a lunch or work break.  This mindful sequence brings your attention the concept of Ahimsa(non-harming).

30 minute movement break. Practice harnessing your focus and calm through intentional breathing, yoga, and functional movement.

This 60 Minute class incorporates using a chair for functional movement and reinforcement of skillful standing up and sitting down. Not easy, not hard. but definitely skill building.

Peak pose flow moving toward firefly pose with no pressure to perform, yet ample opportunity to increase the mobility in your hips.