Brownstone Yoga

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!

This 90 min. sequence takes shape with various repetitious movements. Side crow is offered as "peak pose" option and we revisit the headstand. I would categorize this class as: strong, contemplative, and playful. 2 blocks may be helpful. Enjoy!

In this 60+minute episode we start with a channel cleansing breath sequence. After a brief warm-up we delve into a study of warrior poses. 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1-2 blankets would be helpful. Enjoy!

In this episode we focus on mobility of the spine. We do some repetitions (including 3 sets of push-ups) and there is a focus on revolved poses. 2 blocks, and 1-2 blankets will be helpful. Enjoy!

This episode starts on the floor in a reclined heart opening pose. The sequence builds slowly culminating in an exploration of one legged king pigeon pose. 1-2blankets, 1 strap, and 2 blocks will be helpful if you have them. Enjoy!

Get ready for a backbend extravaganza! A great practice for when you need a challenge. Follow me into the unknown. Helpful but not necessary: 2 blankets, 1 strap, two blocks. Enjoy!

In this episode we practice long holds of standing poses juxtaposed with vinyasa movements. 1-2 blocks and 1-2 blankets are helpful but not required for this sequence. Enjoy!

In this episode we break down three part breathing. Emphasis on core strength for the practice of revolved crow pose. 1 strap, 1-2 blocks, 1 blanket are helpful. Enjoy!

In this episode we do extensive exploration of the legs and hips before attempting flight. Peak pose: eka pada galavasana (flying pigeon). You will want 1 strap or strap substitute for this sequence. Enjoy!

In this 90min practice we explore how to inhabit our bodies as a way to reconcile with the past and present. By looking honestly at where we are may we have the courage to move forward and expand upon/change what is possible. 2 blocks, 1 blanket, Strap?, Eye pillow? Scented candle? Maybe. Enjoy!

Sea salutations, push-ups, shoulder stand, core and more. 2 block are helpful. Enjoy!