The 3 part breath or complete breath is nourishing, calming and relaxing. Dirga Pranayama is called the three part breath because you are actively breathing into three parts of your… Read More→
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Weekly Yoga Planner
To help you with renewed efforts to practice yoga in the new year we have created a Weekly Yoga Planner for you to print and use. You can use this… Read More→
Yoga Meditation
This simple seated meditation focuses on the breath to calm the mind, body and emotions. Sit in a comfortable position, either cross-legged on the floor or in a chair. Sit… Read More→
Ujjayi Pranayama
The victory or ocean sounding breath is focusing, grounding, and aids in concentration. Ujjayi Pranayama is called the ocean sounding breath because you make an ocean sound by contracting the… Read More→
Nadi Sodhana Pranayama
Alternate nostril breathing is balancing, calming, anti-anxiety, and very relaxing. Place the right hand in Vishnu Mudra (forefinger and middle finger bent towards the palm; thumb, ring, and pinkie in… Read More→
Spring Yoga Sequence
Spring is the time of emergence, expansion, outward expression and new growth. After the winter dormant season the energy of the body wants to spring and grow outwards and draw… Read More→
Audio: Sun & Moon Salutations
A complete audio program for the Sun and Moon salutations, including a standing meditation and a guided relaxation.
Moon Salutation
The Moon Salutation is a vinyasa sequence to balance the Sun Salutation. The energy of the Moon Salutation is cooling, calming and nourishing and can be practiced to close the… Read More→
Half Sun Salutation
The Half Sun Salutation is just the beginning of Series A Sun Salutation, and is used as a warm up before moving into the more challenging versions. Sun salutations are… Read More→
Sun Salutation B
The Ashtanga Series B is a very vigorous sun salutation which adds Utkatasana and Warrior I asanas. Series B builds upper and lower body strength, physical endurance, balance, and power…. Read More→
Sun Salutation A
The Ashtanga Series A Sun Salutation is a more vigorous version of the Classical Sun Salutation. Series A builds upper body strength, physical endurance, and power. Sun salutations are practiced… Read More→
Classic Sun Salutation
The classical series is used in most hatha yoga traditions with the exception of Ashtanga or power yoga. Sun salutations are practiced 2-6 times in a row and are traditionally… Read More→
Whole Body
Use this whole body warm-up sequence by itself or in combination with our other Warm-up sequences to energize and warm up the body’s muscles and joints prior to any of… Read More→
Neck and Shoulders
Use this neck and shoulders warm-up sequence by itself or in combination with our other Warm-up sequences to energize and warm up the body’s muscles and joints prior to any… Read More→
Shoulders
Use this shoulder warm-up sequence by itself or in combination with our other Warm-up sequences to energize and warm up the body’s muscles and joints prior to any of the… Read More→
The 20 Fundamental Poses
Create a solid foundation for your beginning practice with this pose sequence. Twenty fundamental poses are covered in this 31-step sequence. ∗ MP3 Audio Downloads available for this Sequence
Seated 1 Sequence
Use this beginning seated pose sequence by itself or in combination with Beginning Standing 1. This is a simple 19 step sequence of postures to use as a foundation in… Read More→
Meta Meditation
This Buddhist based meditation for cultivating compassion and forgiveness. Use this simple meditation often to create and nurture compassion in your life. This can be practiced in just a few… Read More→
Heart Chakra Meditation
This heart chakra meditation is a simple technique to release sadness and fear and to bring compassion and love into your life. Sit in a comfortable position, either cross-legged on… Read More→
Kapalabhati Pranayama
The breath of fire or the skull shining breath is invigorating, energizing, and purifying. Kapalabhati is a very active, forced exhalation with a passive inhalation. To exhale, the belly quickly… Read More→