In the first module of this course, we learn how fostering an understanding of the Ayurvedic elements that give rise to both our bodies and the world at large can allow us to deepen our yoga practice.
In Module 2.2, Douglass walks us through the Yamas and Niyamas, which are the foundational outward and inward observances in yoga.
In Module 2.4, Douglass shows how to develop our Drishti, or single-pointed focus in our yoga practice to cultivate embodied awareness in yoga postures.
In the final module of this course, we explore the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit that is integral to our deeper understanding of yoga’s role in our lives.
Warrior poses demand endurance, confidence, and vigor. This practice begins gently and builds awareness in the legs and hips that directly affects the lower back. Learn a trick to feel your thighs “engage.” A few strong standing poses and a strengthening backbend challenge your flexibility and strength. Finally, build yourself a bolster for your knees to … Continued
Sun Salutations ideally create heat in the body and focus in the mind as they soothe the soul. In the beginning it is important to learn how to build that heat without collecting a lot of tension. This practice will illuminate some of the essential ingredients of a Sun Salutation. By the end, the soul-soothing … Continued
In our final segment, we add five more posture variations to your Sun Salutations repertoire. You’ll experience another level of flexibility in your spine, neck, hips, inner thighs along with strengthening your core, arms, shoulders, back, legs, while adding mobility to your wrists, fingers, ankles, hips, and toes. We finish the series with a delightful … Continued
This class will teach you how to balance your shoulders using a combination of mindful strengthening exercises and shoulder stretching poses. Props include a resistance band, 2 blocks and a bolster with some work done at-the-wall.
Strengthen and stretch your wrists and hands in this practice designed to support an active yoga practice. In yoga we frequently bear weight on the hand, and a designated practice to loosen and strengthen the wrists is well worth the time and effort. This sequence includes techniques that are appropriate for any level of practice, … Continued
Strength is necessary for both our health and our ability to do things we enjoy in our everyday life. Overall strength keeps our joints stable, and gives us freedom to engage in a wider variety of activities without feeling drained or tired. In this video, Dr. Baxter Bell focuses on developing the strength of your … Continued
Flexibility is one of the four key life skills for healthy aging. Dr. Baxter Bell has designed this practice to increase the range of motion you have in your shoulders, upper back, and neck area. Each one of us is dealing with our own flexibility issues, which have likely been stable for some time. Through … Continued
Warm, strengthen and open your hips, hamstrings and shoulders through this practice that leads to astavakrasana. While arm balances generally display strength, astavakrasana unifies both strength and flexibility. You’ll also tone you abdominals and inner thighs through this practice, and gain an improved sense of balance.