Hatha Yoga
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Sequence With Weights for Upper Body Strengthening
In this class the focus is on strengthening the upper body and the abdominals. After some warming up for the arms, shoulders and back, the sequence will take you through lunges with bicep curls and shoulder presses, Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) with a diagonal 'pull' with the weight a...
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Standing Pose Sequence
Grounding down through feet to feel rooted and stable, this Iyengar-style class takes you through classic standing poses such as Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II), Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana), Triangle Pose (Trikonasana), Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana), Standing Forward Bend (...
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No Hands Flow
I couldn't decide whether this flow sequence should be classified as a Hatha Yoga class or a Vinyasa Flow - so I've put it in both categories! Although strictly speaking it doesn't contain the usual vinyasa (literal translation is 'to place in a special way') of Plank/Downward Facing Dog/Cobra, i...
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Hip Mobility Class Using a Chair
You'll begin sitting on the chair for a gentle, repetetive warm-up for shoulders, arms, spine and hips and then come to standing for some variations of classic poses such as Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I), Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II), Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana) and Pyramid Pose (Pa...
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Lizard and Pigeon for a Good Hip Stretch
This short class starts in Child's Pose (Balasana) and then moves on to Cow Pose (Bitilasana), Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), Garland Pose (Malasana) and some dynamic lunges. Once you're warmed-up there will be some variations of Lizard Pose (Pristhasana) and Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana)...
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Hip Mobility Flow
This class is all about the hips - you'll start sitting down for some warming up, moving the legs from internal rotation and external rotation and having a bit of fun moving up and down the mat. You'll then move into the sequences which include Balancing Table Pose (sometimes known as Balancing C...
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Cats, Cows, Twists and Hip Stretches
5 sequences, each featuring flexion and extension of the spine, a twist and a hip stretch. Starting with a gentle seated hollowing and rounding of the back, you'll then move into a 'figure 4' hip opener which turns into a twist. The sequence on hands and knees includes Cat Pose (Marjaryasana), Co...
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A Sequence With Two Blocks
In this class all the poses use two blocks - expect seated variations of Candle Pose (Prapidasana) and Garland Pose (Malasana), some Standing Forward Bends (Prasarita Padottanasana), Side Lunge (Skandasana), Child's Pose (Balasana), Supported Bridge Pose (Setu Bhanda) and Stomach Twist (Jathara P...
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Wide Legged Forward Bend Hatha Sequence
The poses in this class will stretch your legs and your spine. Starting in Tabletop Pose (Bharmanasana), you'll mobilise the spine before moving into Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Swanasana). A variation of Thread the Needle Pose with one leg extended straight (Urdhva Mukha Pasasana variation) ...
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Seated and Supine Sequence For Your Hips
All the poses in this class are done sitting, kneeling (just a couple) or lying down, making it the perfect class for when you're feeling weary and just want to take things a little slower. All of them stretch and/or strengthen the hips (inner and outer) and buttocks which will also hopefully hel...
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Slow Down and Breathe
This class has sequences with repetitive movements to take you through backbends, forward bends and side bends.You'll move slowly, taking your time to feel your way through your body, cultivating your awareness and a slow, steady rhythm to your breath.
Props needed: A blanket to kneel on and pos...
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Stretch and Restore
Enjoy this relaxing class where most of the poses are done lying down, inviting you to breathe slowly and rest while stretching your body. Expect twists, leg stretches and a moving Cobra backbend.
Props needed: None needed unless you need a blanket for Savasana.
Mat direction: Long edge of the ...
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Seated Leg Stretches
Stretch your legs in this short seated class. Perfect if you've been walking, running, cycling or doing any other sport, it will stretch out those muscles that have been working so hard. Most of the poses are done in Wide Leg Forward Fold (Upavista Konasana), but there's a thigh stretch and a hip...
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Quick Core Strength Class
Sometimes core strength work is hard and there can be a resistance to doing it. This class has very doable strengthening poses that I hope you won't hate too much! ;-) Give it a try!
Props needed: None needed.
Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.
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Hip and Leg Stretches
Enjoy this class of side-lying and seated poses which will stretch and strengthen legs and hips.
Props needed: A blanket and a yoga belt.
Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.
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Seated Ankle Mobility Exercises
Improve your ankle mobility with this sequence that's all done seated on a chair.
Props needed: A chair, two bricks or blocks and 2 small items such as hand-weights, tennis balls, small water bottles or even 2 pairs of socks that have been paired up into a ball shape.
Mat direction: n/a.
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No-Hands Flow
In this flow class you'll only be putting weight into your hands in one optional Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) so it's a good practice to do if your wrists are sore and/or you're not weight-bearing on your hands at the moment. There are lots of standing poses, then there's a sequence...
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Lunge and Twist
This class takes you through various lunges such as Crescent Moon Pose (Anjaneyasana), Warrior 1 Pose (Virabhadrasana I) and Lizard Pose (Uttan Pristhasana). After each of these is a variation with a twist, followed by a Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). You'll be stretching the hips, t...
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Improve Your Balance and Strengthen Your Feet and Legs
Emphasis: Balancing poses are such a challenge! This short practice will help to strengthen your ankles and your core muscles as you adapt to different surfaces beneath your feet and, if you do this drill regularly you'll find all your balancing poses begin to feel more stable.
Props required: ...
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Kneeling Sequence with Twists
This sequence takes you through a selection of mostly kneeling poses, including Camel Pose variations (Ustrasana), Balancing Table Pose (Dandayamana Bharmanasana), Gate Pose (Parighasana) and Half Side Arm Balance (Ardha Vasisthasana). There are some seated side stretches before coming to lie on ...
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Quick Standing Pose Flow
Here's a very short flow class for you to do over the festive season when inertia has set in and you know you need to get off the sofa and move your body. This repetitive sequence will get your circulation going, fire up your muscles and move your joints. There's no need to get your yoga clothes ...
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Asymetric Poses to Strengthen your Arms, Legs and Core
In the majority of the poses in this short strength-focussed class you'll only have three points of contact with the floor. This puts you off-centre and a bit off-balance and therefore challenges and strengthens your core to adjust and rebalance you. You'll also strengthen your arms and legs.
Pr...
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Standing Pose Sequence
This short class moves you through classic standing poses such as Warrior 2 Pose (Virabhadrasana II), Chair Pose (Utkatasana), Warrior 1 Pose (Virabhadrasana II), Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) and Triangle Pose (Trikonasana), interspersed with the four variations of Wide Legged Forward...
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Wake-Up Stretch on Your Bed
Your yoga practice isn't confined to your space on your mat - you can add a little movement into all aspects of your day, including when you first get out of bed. Take 15 minutes to stretch and gently move your body after your night's sleep.
Props required: Your bed.
Mat direction: N/A.