Balancing Act

12 classes6h 50m

About This Collection

This Collection consists of mindfully assembled classes which are designed to guide you from basic to advanced leg balancing postures.

Classes in This Collection

Surfing The Waves

Surfing The Waves

Tony Giuliano

“Surf” your way through these yoga poses! Surfing the Waves is a Level 2, 30-­minute class lead by Tony Giuliano, and one sure to become a favorite. The class’s style is Hatha with a focus on backbends, hips, core, and general balance. The idea is to “line up” the breath with the postures so each movement flows like water from one to the next. Enjoy standing postures, core and hip work, as well as full wheel pose, or urdhva dhanurasana. Full wheel pose is a backbend that drastically improves spinal flexibility while strengthening the arms and stretching the chest and shoulders. It’s recommended that beginner yogis attempt this pose with wide hands before pushing up, while advanced practitioners may move into the posture one leg at a time, straight up towards the ceiling. Follow Tony through this moderately ­paced yoga class and enjoy working on urdhva dhanurasana! Practice staying grounded while focusing on the present moment as you “Surf.”

Gentle Yoga Level 2

30

Meditative Flow: Water

Meditative Flow: Water

Anaswara

Time to vibe and chill with Meditative Flow: Water, a 40-minute, Level 1/2 cool-down led by the Zen master, Anaswara. This class is your ticket for those days when a hardcore workout ain't in the cards. We're talking moving those bones and muscles while zenning out, all wrapped up in a Vinyasa/Power Yoga class that's all about stress relief, basic yoga moves, and finding that well-rounded bliss. Meditative Flow: Water follows the laid-back vibes of Meditative Flow: Fire minus the physical hustle. It's your go-to when emotions are running wild, and you're feeling downright "yucky." This session gets that blood and lymph flowing, centers your mind, and kicks you out of that nasty funk – body and headspace included. No need to let bad days rain on your parade. Take a chill pill and dive into this class that guarantees you'll walk out feeling like a million bucks. Say goodbye to daily stress and those "blue" vibes, surrender to the healing power of deep breaths, and soak in the magic of key yoga postures. Start in Child’s Pose, take those deep breaths, and let your practice give you the TLC you deserve. It's not just a workout; it's a soul-soothing journey. Let's flow and find that inner peace!

Vinyasa Level 2

40

Out With The Old

Out With The Old

Lauren Eckstrom

Challenge yourself with this Level 2, Power Vinyasa Flow class by Lauren! A 40-minute class, focus is on balance poses and the hamstrings as well as cardio and stress relief. Release “old narratives and stories” from your hamstrings and cultivate the space needed to avoid holding tension in the area. Hamstring tension is also associated with holding onto a time when we had to protect ourselves. Energize your body and heal or prevent injuries in the hamstrings, as this part of the body is a frequent “sore spot” for yogis. Because tightness in the hamstrings hampers other physical activities, it’s essential to work on it so you may enjoy your practice and simply feel better! A flexible body begins with a flexible mind, which is why Lauren has you take a few moments to “shift the gaze inside.” Turn inward, focus on the breath, and work those hamstrings!

Power Level 2

40

For The Love Of Balance

For The Love Of Balance

Lauren Eckstrom

Feeling unbalanced to the point where mental and emotional unrest has manifested physically? Give yourself a little TLC and take some time to enjoy For the Love of Balance. A Level 2/3, 40-minute class by Lauren, focus is on cardio and strength training, arm and other balancing postures, hip movement, and super sweaty flow. This Power-Vinyasa yoga class is designed to help you cultivate internal and external balance via breathwork and challenging standing postures. Peak poses include Flying Pigeon, or Eka Pada Galavasana, and Crane Pose, or Bakasana. Flying Pigeon could be described as an extreme variation of the headstand, and it strengthens the wrists, shoulders, arms, and core while stretching the legs and hips. It is also believed to help with balance and digestive function. Crane Pose is another wrist-centric posture, and is designed to open the groins, tone the abdominal organs, and strengthen the arms and wrists. Join Lauren and get started on improving your balance!

Vinyasa Level 3

40

Balancing Act

Balancing Act

Shayna Hiller

A Level 2, 60-minute class designed around traditional flow, you will focus on twists and backbends as well as balancing poses and well-roundedness in this session. Join Shayna in this Vinyasa-style class and start in Hero’s Pose, or Virasana. Hero’s Pose stretches the knees, ankles, and thighs, strengthens the arches, and offers a variety of therapeutic benefits. These include a reduction in ankle swelling in pregnant women, as well as menopause symptom relief, digestion and gas relief, and improvement in high blood pressure and asthma symptoms. Shayna asks the class to take a few moments to lift the spine and relax the shoulders while in Hero’s Pose, and to cultivate a sense of balance. A deepening of the breath is next, all while keeping the spine lifted and setting an intention to the practice. Shayna moves through a few more stretches before getting into peak postures. Enjoy feeling re-energized, joyful, and re-grounded when the hour is up!

Vinyasa Level 2

60

Bound To The Moon

Bound To The Moon

Lauren Eckstrom

Open those shoulders! Bound to the Moon is a Level 2, 60-minute class led by Lauren that’s all about opening this vital area of the body. A Power-Vinyasa yoga class, focus is on cardio and strength training, as well as detoxification and balancing postures. Get ready to explore the “bound” version of Triangle Pose and Half Moon Pose in this class! Triangle Pose, or utthita trikonasana, is a standing pose designed to strengthen the legs while opening the hips and shoulders and stretching the hips, groins, and hamstrings. It’s considered an excellent pose in the treatment of back pain. Half Moon Pose, or ardha chandrasana, is another standing pose that focuses more on balance. It’s designed to strengthen the thighs and ankles, stretch the hamstrings, and improve core strength and balance. Since core strength and balance are imperative to successful yoga practice, working on this posture is a fantastic way to improve both. Join Lauren in her invitation to bring steadiness to your practice today. Breathe deeply and enjoy!

Vinyasa Level 2

60