40 Minute Yoga Practice with Strap and Block

 

Restorative

A yin yoga practice to restore mobility and ease in the chest and shoulders. The superficial front line of the body in focus.

Props

  • Bolster

  • Blocks

 

Hamstring Release

Tune into this short sweet invitation to go deeper. A recovery practice that releases the hamstrings. Props:

  • Strap

  • Optional block

 

Meditative Flow

This quiet practice will help you focus and tune into the subtle aspects of the body and mind.  To enhance this practice:

  • Frankincense which has been widely used in spiritual practices and domestic life since ancient times.

  • 1 Block

 

Flow to Settle

This easy going flow will help you settle the body and minds, as well as boost your immunity. To enhance this practice:

  • Tea tree oil which is renown for its anti bacterial, and can inspire strength and courage in your inner world. 

  • Bolster

  • 2 Blocks

 

Flow to De-Stress

Try this practice if you’re feeling a little tapped out these days. Sometimes the stress we feel becomes stored within the layers of the body or the mind.  This gentle flow yoga is designed to restore your system to a natural state of balance and ease.  To enhance this practice:

  • Lavender essential oil to cultivate calm and a sense of easy self-expression.

  • Eye Pillow

  • 1 Block

 

Sweet Honey Twists

In this sweet gentle flow practice we will explore some feel-like-honey twists. 

To enhance this practice:

  • Rose essential oil which has been used since ancient Indian, Persian, Greek and Roman civilizations not only because of its intoxicating beauty, but also for its medicinal power. Emotionally, rose cultivates love and self-acceptance and beauty.

  • 1 Block

 

Flow to Anchor You Home

Today’s gentle flow yoga is dedicated to what makes you feel at home, either within yourself or a physical location. Pair this practice with Siberian Fir essential oil, a fragrance that always reminds me of my home in Washington. Emotionally Siberian Fir inspires wise perspective, gained from your personal history.

 

Flow for Breathing

This short gentle flow yoga class is focused on the links that ties us into the circle of life with every inhale and every exhale. Yes, the lungs. 

To enhance your practice:

  • 1 Block

  • Peppermint essential oil for its vibrant, fresh quality on the respiratory system