Mobility

Mobility

By participating in these online yoga classes, you confirm you are in good physical health and have no medical conditions that prevent you from exercising. You understand that, due to the nature of online classes, individual adjustments cannot be provided, and you take full responsibility for your safety, modifying poses to suit your ability, and ensuring a safe, clear, and stable environment. You agree to release Thrive Yoga from any liability for injuries or damages arising from your participation.

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Mobility
  • Twisting Flow

    A slow flow to open tight pectoral muscles at the top of the chest, bring mobility to the spine, and stretch the front of the shoulders, the inner arms, and the abdominal muscles too.

    Props needed: A belt and a block to sit on if you need it for the seated postures and to put under your head for...

  • Chandra Namaskar

    In this class I'm sharing the Moon Salutation with you (Sanskrit name Chandra Namaskar). Its a less energetic sequence than the Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar), focusing more on the legs and hips, and is suitable to practise in the evening to quieten the energy rather than rev it up. 
     
    Props nee...

  • Sequence for Mobility and/or Warming Up

    In this class you'll be moving the joints - shoulders, hands, spine, hips, knees, ankles and toes - to help improve your mobility and encourage freedom and general wellbeing. You can also use this class as a warm-up for your yoga practice or another form of exercise.

    Props needed: None required ...

  • Energy Boost

    If you want to wake up your energy then these practices will do the trick. You'll move your body in all directions in repetitive and rhythmic movements which will help to release tension and allow your energy (known in yoga as Prana) to flow freely throughout your body. Please note: some of these...

  • Parsvakonasana Progression

    Starting with the most gentle variation of Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana) with your forearm resting on your thigh, we'll practice this pose repeatedly adding props as we make the pose a bit more challenging each time. We'll also visit some different variations of Wide-Legged Standing Forward Be...

  • Quick Flow For When You Don't Have Much Time

    An all-round flow with lots of standing postures which will strengthen and stretch your legs and move your shoulders through their range of movement. There are some forward bends, gentle backbends and side stretches, all done in quick succession to give you a complete full-body class in under 20 ...

  • Morning Wake-Up Flow 1

    This short class is ideal to practise first thing in the morning. We'll gently move the joints and stretch the muscles to warm-up then pick up the pace for a round of Sun Salutations that include Reverse Warrior Pose (Viparita Virabhadrasana), Triangle Pose (Uttitha Trikonasana) and Warrior 2 Pos...

  • Short,Gentle Sequence on a Chair

    In this short and gentle sequence you'll be seated on a chair to stretch the front, back and sides of your body, take a twisting pose, bring mobility to your feet and ankles and take a variation of Chair Pose (Utkatasana).

    Props needed: A chair.

    Mat direction: n/a

  • Chair Yoga For Mobility

    Move your body in these gentle and repetitive movements to help increase both the range of movement and the ease of movement in your joints.

    Props needed: A chair.

    Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.

  • Gentle Sequence on a Chair

    Sometimes you need a little gentle movement to oil the joints and stretch the muscles. This seated class will release tension and tightness and is perfect for days when you're busy working or not feeling 100%.

    Props needed: A chair and possibly a blanket to sit on.

    Mat direction: N/A

  • Legs, Hips and Core Strengthening Sequence

    After warming up with Sun Salutations we move into a sequence that will strengthen your legs with Chair Pose (Utkatasana), a repetitive challenging transition from Standing Single Leg Balance (Tadasana Pavanmuktasana) to High Lunge Pose (Alanasana), strengthen your core with the balancing and Pla...

  • Movement and Breath Together

    In this short practice you'll raise and lower the arms - movement in time with the breath, breath in time with the movement. Rhythmic and relaxing, this practice will help to calm the nervous system, focus the mind, stretch the ribcage and promote shoulder mobility.

    Props needed: A block/blanket...

  • Top To Toe Chair Class

    After warming up we'll move slowly down through the body with poses to help bring mobility to the neck, shoulders, chest, back, hips, legs and feet.

    Props needed: A chair and a belt.

    Mat direction: n/a.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Mobility Practice On A Chair

    Find yourself a sturdy chair and sit down for this class that has a focus on mobility. Expect gentle twists, side bends, hip circles, shoulder work and a nice stretch out. Useful for when you're feeling tired or have an injury, this class will help to loosen you up and move almost all of your bod...

  • Short Chair Class

    Take just 20 minutes to bring a little movement to your body. Especially good if you're tired, you've been sitting at a desk for hours and need a break or if you've only got 20 minutes for your practice. You'll do a little bit of everything - strengthening for your legs, mobility for your spine, ...

  • 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) ...

  • 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...

  • A Sequence to Stretch the Sides of Your Body

    In this class you'll stretch the sides of the body as you raise the arms above your head. Expect a supine warm-up and a seated sequence followed by a standing sequence. Then it's back to the floor for some more seated stretches plus a little bit of core work.

    Props needed: A blanket to kneel on ...

  • Camels and Pyramids

    This class features, yes you've guessed it, Camel Pose (Ustrasana) and Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana). There's a warm-up, a slow Sun Salutation A, then the next two rounds feature, Camel Pose, Cat Pose (Marjaryasana) and a Pyramid Pose variation. A supine sequence will stretch you out before Sava...

  • Cats, Dogs, Pigeons and Other Animals

    In this mostly floor-based class we do some of the poses with animal names. Expect spinal mobility in Cow Pose (Bitilasana), Cat Pose (Marjareyasana) and Puppy Pose aka Half-Dog Pose (Uttana Shishosana), hip opening in Lizard Pose (Uttan Pristhasana) and Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajkapotasana), some...

  • 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 ...