If you’ve taken a freedom flow class, then you’ve probably come into cobra pose bhujangasana. This backbend is accessible to more bodies and so is a great option to do in place of some of the deeper backbends. Try to swap out Upward Facing Dog for Cobra in a vinyasa...

Most often referred to as chaturanga, four-limbed staff pose or chaturanga dandasana is sure to show up in most yoga classes. Chaturanga dandasana is a part of a series of poses called surya namaskar (sun salutation) and is the foundational pose to learn alignment and...

Plank pose or ardha chaturanga dandasana is a staple in all our classes. Whether a yoga or fitness based class you are likely to come across this full body strengthener!   Benefits: Builds arm, wrist, back, and abdominal strength.  How to: Start in an all 4’s table...

This week's pose of the week is Kurmasana, Tortoise Pose. This shape is not accessible to all bodies but we can adjust it to fit your unique body! Treat each “How to” step as a bus stop, get off at whichever step feels right in your body today.  Benefits:  Opens the...

This week's pose of the week is the perfect follow up to last week's butterfly pose! Wide-angle seated forward bend, Upavistha Konasana, (often called wide legged seated forward fold) may be an intimidating pose but there are lots of options to get the benefits in a...

Bound Angle Pose, Baddha Konasana often called Cobblers Pose or Butterfly Pose is a well known seat posture in yoga. If you have taken a Deep Stretch and Relaxation class with us this one will feel familiar!  Benefits:  Stretches the hips and groin. Stimulates...

“Want to go to yoga?”.....”I’m down dog!”This week’s pose of the week is standard in almost every yoga class. If you’ve ever taken a class at one of our studios, then you’ve likely come into downward facing dog pose, adho mukha svanasana.  Benefits:  Strengthens the...

This week's pose of the week is a deep squat...you guessed it yogi squat, Malasana, Garland Pose! Squatting comes naturally for most when we are children but many of us have gotten out of the habit. This shape is a great way to find space the body once had naturally....

Tadasana, Mountain Pose is the foundation of all other yoga poses! And since, all bodies are unique, each Mountain Pose is different. This is the perfect analogy for acceptance. Yoga teaches us that we have infinite worth and do not need fixing so there is no need to...