Three Dog Yoga Practice Podcast

If you want to get better at vinyasa transitions: look forward, lead with your heart (physically), and learn how to shift your weight strategically. Oh, and your core...you'll find that with this one. For sure.

the first in a month-long series on nimbleness...physical and mental. we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

how is down dog also crow? and how are both a full body (and mind practice)? hit play and find out.

side straddles, lunges, etc. to get you moving in unique and unusual ways...exactly what your body needs after sitting at a desk or on a plane. and it won't do your mind any harm to take a few minutes to breath, either. enjoy!

How to deal with a worry that's stressing you out, but you keeping picking it up anyway? Do what you do when you realize you've picked up someone else's pint. Put that thing down and act like it never happened.

breathe and move, y'all. breathe and move.  

want to relieve back tension? get into your entire back body: calves, hamstrings, low back, ribs, neck. we've got it covered in 30.

when it's time for a reset, getting back to basics helps. find your ground, lift your heart, follow your breath: your body and mind will come together in that thing we call flow. you'll feel better. you'll think more clearly. then, you'll get out there and do good stuff.

when you want to feel better: rest, recover, reset.

first: hydrate. then: flow with us through a flow to address the specific circulation needs of your immune and lymphatic system...it's a good time for it. want more like this...60 minute Immune Boosting Flow is dropping tomorrow.  

seriously, y'all. it's not so bad. once we get warmed up, you're gonna get a blanket...or a towel...and fold it the long way and lay it down the entire length of your mat, at center...then use that to pad the insides of your knees. you don't have to love it...but it's really not so bad. unless it is. then, you get out of it. but if you can stay and breathe with just a teensy, tiny modicum of ease,...

when the teacher starts class with "i'm a big fan of lying on the floor today", you know you're in the right spot. but eventually we get up and move, focusing on following each breath to its natural completion to better align with the rhythm of the body, relieving stress and tension by embodying the present moment. plus, there's extra long floor work...like straddle folds and Viparita Karani.

yep. teacher caught doing exactly what teacher usually does before class: blasting Led Zeppelin. we cut the singalong, but left the outro. (bonus points if you can name that tune.) and if you are not amused, there's still some solid salutations, hip openers, and relaxation to be had.

a complete body and brain refresh: this one gets you going with spinal mobility, delivers deep hip opening, and approaches traditional postures in non-habitual ways to keep you in the moment and moving skillfully.

on fridays, our 4:30p FLOW class has a vibe...it's low, slow, and deeply restorative. it starts and ends reaaaaal slow but includes just enough vinyasa for those of us who need to move in order to feel better. don't wait for Friday...this one's good anytime.

if you've got thirty minutes, we've got a Twisting Pigeon series that'll work your core, get your hips mobilized, and get you some solid breathing space. sounds good, right?

ooooh, this one feels good. it's a short, sweet flow to get you to all the active range of hip opening available in deep squats, 90-90 sits, and relaxed animal poses. bookmark this one for a good dose of hip strength and flexibility. want to help keep this podcast going? you can support us for $6/month at patreon.com/threedogyoga

if you're feeling tight, tense, or just grumpy it's time for a little uncorking...also known as decompression flow.  what's that? a blend of front and side body lengthening that works on your spine and hips to create length, ease, and spaciousness. you'll want to open this one again, and again, and again.

keeping it simple is good any day, particularly when life gets heavy or complex. in this short flow, we cover the usual vinyasas, followed by seated and reclined stretches.  

this one's a tall glass of water...well, something like that. it's based on the principle that moving your body through all its ranges of motion increases circulation and hydration in your tissues. so, it's a line up of hip openers, side body openers, and twists. we think it's the best way to get unstuck physically and mentally. but also: have that tall glass of water.

this one's all about making your body a happy place to live. we start with setting intention to balance out whatever needs balancing and then work through a shoulder opening and backbending flow to recognize and utilize our ability to create space and freedom. give it a go any time of day or night when you could use a little redirection of your energy into making this moment a good place to be.

yes, yoga can refresh your brain...it's all about circulation...the more to your brain, the better. so we focus on getting upside down, relaxing the muscles of the face and neck, and letting the body do it's thing. p.s. it also feels realllllllllll good to your body.

feeling some mental fatigue? just want to think more clearly? this one's for you. it starts with Supta Baddha Konasana and moves backwards into vinyasa...easing your mind and body into focus and serenity. good any time of day, and especially after a day at work or a challenging workout.