Brownstone Yoga

Getting to the mat can be stressful! We'll start this class pumping the brakes before introducing larger fluid movements. This class focuses on the strength and stability of the lower body. 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 blanket. Enjoy!

Do you practice yoga to 'feel better'? Does it work? Notice the shifts and changes that come about through the practice. In this sequence we do familiar poses in new ways to spark as sense of curiosity. Slow sun salutations, upward dog, headstand, camel/rabbit, and more. 1 strap, 1 blanket, and 2 blocks. Enjoy!

Calming, challenging, surprising: this sequence has it all! The inspiration of this class is finding balance (on and off the mat). Square breath, Core work, sea salutations, one-legged balance poses, headstand and more. 1 blanket, 1 strap. Enjoy!

We do eventually get around to doing the splits, but this class starts slow and pensive. You might not sweat, but you will work. Several standing poses with long holds. 1 blanket and 2 blocks are helpful. Enjoy!

We use our bodies to do the poses, but what are we practicing? Tune-in to what's happening below the surface while you strengthen your core. 2 blocks, 1 blanket. Enjoy!

This episode highlights a gradual/focused approach to backbends that targets upper back. 2 blocks, and 1 blanket. Enjoy!

This practice opens with a listening meditation and breath work. We continue our dedication to creating strength and confidence for out headstands. We flow with some sea salutations and attempt to take flight in crane pose. 1 blanket and 1-2 blocks will be helpful. Enjoy!

Raising one's consciousness may sound like a mystical/elusive endeavorer but consider that it is done one moment/one breath at a time! Set intention, listen, observe, decide, react. Join this "cosmic dance" on your mat with a big ol' hip/thigh centered sequence. 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 blanket. Enjoy!

90 min. class: slow, strength, flow, focus on a supple spine, and backbends. Get to your practice. Sometimes in asana practice we experience unexpected set-backs (injury, illness) and then what? Tempering our reaction to setback is an integral part of the practice! Practice curiosity, practice acceptance, practice wonder, and maybe stand on your head in the process. 1 blanket, 2 blocks. Enjoy!

Somedays I want to practice yoga asana and other days I just want to want it. On those days when I lack passion I know if I practice I will probably feel better afterwards. This could be a good class for a day where you just want to "get through" your practice... You might find yourself having a good time. 1 blanket, 2 blocks. Enjoy! (or don't!)

This class starts out standing. We'll do some sun salutation variations with exploratory hip movements. There is also opportunity to practice headstand, twisted child, and tortoise pose. 2 blocks and 1 blanket may be helpful. Enjoy!

This episode is for everyone. Maybe you don't talk yoga-speak, that's okay! Let's explore the language we use to practice yoga asana (poses). We'll move slowly but explore a wide range of postures. 1-2 blocks, 1 blanket. Enjoy!

...When you may benefit from a grounding yoga practice. This one starts out real slow and builds into some core work. Eventually we stand up and explore awkward chair and side crow. This is a well-balanced and slow invitation back to center. 1 strap, 1 blanket, 1 block recommended. Enjoy!

This 90min episode is sans Down Dog. Great practice for nursing wrist injury, but works anytime! Deep stretching combined with strength holds. Enjoy!

What do you have in abundance? Good or bad, pleasant or painful let us to meet ourselves on the mat with acceptance and gratitude. In this 90minute sequence we will flow, explore inversions, and do a long/strong standing sequence. 2 blocks and 1 blanket are referenced. Enjoy!

What are you practicing when you practice yoga asana? Arrive on your mat and get oriented in each shape, with each breath, and in each moment. Balance on one leg, flow, forearm balance, and camel/rabbit sequence are all presented in the is class. 1 strap and 1-2 blankets are helpful. Enjoy

This 62 minute sequence commences with a mellow seated sequence followed by an opportunity to flow. I offer an introduction to forearm stand, and a camel/rabbit sequence. 1 block, 1 blanket are helpful. Enjoy!

This class features long holds and slow transitions. There is an emphasis on the shoulders and upper back. 2 blocks and a blanket are recommended. Enjoy!

Rocks, mountains, trees, camels, dogs, rabbits, and flying pigeons, we'll try out being all of them. Wall space is helpful for this practice, but otherwise the sequence is prop-lite. Enjoy!

Inhale, exhale. Effort, release. This sequence ebbs and flows, challenges and soothes. Expect push-ups, forearm balance, camel, and rabbit. 2 blocks, 1 blanket, and 1 strap may be helpful. Enjoy!