The Zen Desk Podcast

In this class we will work with the breath and do gentle stretches for the neck, shoulders and hips to calm down the nervous system after a busy day. This class is especially good for those who work or study in the corporate world and need a break from it. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana). Level: Beginner. Recommended Props: 2 blocks. Useful,...

In this class we will build strength and flexibility as we focus on opening and closing the hips and shoulders. We will explore postures such as goddess squat, eagle (garundasana), cow face (gomukhasana/dhyana verasana) and happy baby. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana). Level: Intermediate Recommended Props: 2 blocks. Useful, but not necessary....

In this class we will move slowly and move through spinal waves and half sun salutations. We will work on the balancing posture "tree pose" (Eka Pada Pranamanasana) and do some gentle seated stretches. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana). Level: Beginner. Recommended Props: 2 blocks and a belt. Useful, but not necessary. Visit my website: https:/...

Start a daily yoga practice. Download my free guide on how to start a yoga practice here . This class is taught in Danish! In this class we will move gently through series of movements at our own pace. I'll set the scene and give you a foundation to work from and then you get some time in each series to practice on your own, connect to your breath and build trust in yourself. The class includes br...

Start a daily yoga practice. Download my free guide on how to start a yoga practice here . In this class we will move gently through series of movements at our own pace. I'll set the scene and give you a foundation to work from and then you get some time in each series to practice on your own, connect to your breath and build trust in yourself. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends wi...

This episode is a short guided meditation to focus on self-forgiveness. You can meditate in a seated posture or lying down. Level: Beginner Follow on Instagram: @ itslauralange Get in contact with me at laura@manipurabylaura.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe and share it with a friend. It would mean the world to me. Thank you so much for practicing!

This class is taught in Danish. In this class we will build strength and flexibility as we open the hips and shoulders and explore postures such as standing split and half split/full split. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana). Level: Intermediate. Recommended Props: 2 blocks. Useful, but not necessary. Follow on Instagram: @ itslauralange Get in...

Are you wondering why I've created The Hatha Yoga Podcast and why I keep telling you to practice yoga at home? Then this episode is for you.  Today, we take a break from our physical practice and sit down for a chat. I talk to strala yoga instructor and personal trainer, Christine Bonde, about all the benefits of starting a yoga practice at home. We talk about our first encounters with yoga, the d...

This class is a short and smooth yoga practice to connect with the present moment. We will move slowly and take good care of the hips, shoulders and spine. We will explore postures such as child's pose and pigeon pose with different variations. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and a short guided relaxation (shavasana). Level: Beginner Recommended Props: 1 block. Useful, but not necessary....

Are you wondering who that lawyer and yogi is behind The Hatha Yoga Podcast? Then this episode is for you. Today, we take a break from our physical practice, so you can tune into this episode anytime. I tell you about how my journey through law school and the start of my legal career led me to yoga and meditation and how this amazing practice has helped me settle into the corporate world.  If you...

In this class we will move slowly as we prepare the hips and spine for a seated meditation on self-forgiveness. We will explore postures such as lizard lunge and pigeon with different variations. The class includes breathwork (pranayama), guided relaxation (shavasana) and ends with the guided meditation. Level: Beginner Recommended Props: 2 blocks. Useful, but not necessary. Follow on Instagram: @...

In this class we will activate the water element and the sacral chakra (swadisthana) as we use a belt to stretch and release the legs, thighs and hips. The class focuses mainly on flexibility and mobility. We will explore variations of the seated forward fold (passchimottanasana). The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana).  Recommended Props: A block a...

This episode is a short guided meditation to focus on self-compassion. You can meditate in a seated posture or lying down.  Level: Beginner Follow on Instagram: @ itslauralange Get in contact with me at laura@manipurabylaura.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe and share it with a friend. It would mean the world to me. Thank you so much for practicing!

In this class we will lie on the belly and explore different stretches as we prepare the body for a seated meditation with focus on self-compassion. We will release neck tension, stretch the shoulders and work with variations of sphinx pose. The class includes breathwork (pranayama), guided relaxation (shavasana) and ends with the guided meditation. Level: Beginner Recommended Props: This class wa...

In this class we will move through gentle stretches as we prepare the body for a seated meditation. We will explore slow cat/cow movements, neck release, shoulder mobility and hip openings. The primary focus is to prepare the body and mind to sit still for a 20-minute meditation. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with the guided meditation. Level: Beginner Recommended Props: The c...

In this class we will be blindfolded and lie on our backs the entire practice as we relax and stretch the body. We will explore postures such as reclined butterfly, reclined pigeon and supine spinal twist. We will also work with our breathing. The practice ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana).  Level: Beginner Recommended Props: A blindfold, e.g., a thin scarf around the eyes or an eye pillow...

This class is taught in Danish. In this class we will build strength and flexibility as we prepare the body and mind for the posture "Bird of Paradise". We will explore postures such as triangle (trikonasana), side angle and experiment with our balance. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana). Level: Intermediate Recommended Props: 2 blocks, a yoga b...

In this class we will build strength and work on our balance. We will explore standing and balancing postures such as chair pose (utkatasana), yogi squat (malasana), triangle (trikonasana), tree pose and warrior 3. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends with a guided relaxation (shavasana).  Level: Beginner to Intermediate Recommended Props: 2 blocks, a yoga belt and a blanket. Useful,...

In this class we will build strength and flexibility as we move through the moon salutation sequence and hip-openers. The primary focus of the class is on female energy as it was recorded on Mother's Day, but it can be practiced all year around. We will explore postures such as goddess, triangle (trikonasana), mountain (parvatasana) and half moon. The class includes breathwork (pranayama) and ends...