Three Dog Yoga Practice Podcast

Need a mental break? Let's get physical. Move with your breath, focus on its quality...you'll be refreshed and ready for anything!

In this one we mobilize arms, upper back, neck and shoulders to leave you feeling open and energized. Joining us via podcast is a smart move on this one...we spare you the studio "skunk tornado" and just so we're clear: while it's a little smelly, its also legal here in Northern California.

just about any yoga you do can be energizing (or calming...or best of all, both). this practice focuses on backbending with skill and ease to open up your posture and leave you feeling light and calm. perfect for when life is giving you heavy chaos...or when you just want to feel good in your body. enjoy!

seriously...this one takes all the stress out of arm balances, because we don't do any. ok, we sneak in an optional one at the end, but it's only optional. what we do is focus on some of the principles of arm balancing that we can use in other postures to feel stronger, more engaged, lighter, and more open. and that's good stuff. enjoy!

when the world spins out of control, grounding and centering practice is where it's at. in this class, we move steadily through simple, strong vinyasas, toward two challenging balances: eagle and dancer.  you'll finish feeling calm, focused, and ready for what's next.

is a low key revolved triangle even possible? yep. try this spin (pun always intended) on it.

nothing like a little (or a lot of) Ostrich Pose for cleaning out the static in your hips, shoulders, and brain...toss in some active range of motion pigeon action, a few deep squats, and steady deep breathing, and this one is everything you need to get focused for your day or refreshed for your evening.

this one gets the job done in just about 25 minutes...steady flow, back body opening, and a good twist or two to wring out anything that's weighing you down.

in this strong and focused flow, we make some fun with Standing Leg Raise, leaving aside the traditional alignment and working it in flow to strengthen the hips, hamstrings and core. plus, we'll cruise into some really nice stretching and relaxation at the end.

one of the coolest things about vinyasa yoga is how it helps balance energy. when you're wired, it gives you a method to channel that energy with a nice strong workout...and when you're tired, it'll give you a boost that you don't have to push yourself to achieve. how? through consistent, steady breathing paired with full-body movements that open up all the right spots. enjoy, y'all! and thanks fo...

most of us have a Hurry Monster inside us...always rushing us to get stuff done quicker, cramming in one more thing, running late for stuff that matters, overthinking stuff that doesn't. if this sounds like you, this is your practice. if you could just use a well-balanced flow to feel grounded, centered, and stretched out, this is also your practice.

twists, balances, and focused flow get you from a filled mind to mindful. in 45 enjoyable minutes.

all the hamstrings and hip opening you can stand. literally.

a mellow take on hip openers, side bends, and twists. keep this one in your hot day toolbox, kids...

in this flow we focus on the standing leg raise series as a method of stilling the mind and connecting with our body awareness. we'll take two trips through the series, unbound + bound, to experience center in different ways.

the first edition of our UNWIND class...yoga geared for sleep and relaxation. perfect before bed or those middle-of-the-night-can't-sleep moments.

your hips, hamstrings, and side bodies are gonna love you for this one. two different spins on Trikonasana in this one to focus on both its rotational properties and its stretchiness. oh, and your abs will probably let you know they came to the party, too.  

balance postures are the tuning forks of yoga...when practiced well, they get our bodies, minds, and metaphysical infrastructure resonating at the same clear tone. they're a challenge, but they don't have to be so serious. in fact, they can be simple and fun. press play and check it out...

...except Emily...and Keli. apparently, they're doing it right. yep. we're talking about Twisting Chair...and this flow breaks it down into manageable parts that help you appreciate it, even if you can't bring yourself to like it.  

in this well-rounded flow, we work Warrior III / Airplane Pose to strengthen and lengthen the hamstrings, hips and lower back. you'll get a solid vinyasa practice in, and we'll focus in on key alignment points to help you keep your tendons, ligaments, and joints happy for the long haul.

ok, so this one starts with a little group chit chat...but then we get down to clearing out the "white noise of the week" with gentle inversions, hip openers, neck release techniques, and solid flow practice (chit chat explainer: when you come to class at the studio, the teacher gets to know you by your mat...your towel...your water bottle...your flip flops...but when you Zoom into yoga, the teach...

if you can only pick one pose to master while you're cast away on a tropical island, Savasana is probably the best...but Half Moon would be a close runner-up. whether you're looking to get stronger, more flexible, more centered, or more spacious, there's an element of Half Moon that will help. this full-body flow will focus in on building your skills and enjoyment of one of yoga's great challenges...

this one's all about grounding your feet to lift your heart...and get some good length in your front, back, and side bodies while you're at it. it's definitely one to keep around for an all-purpose decompression of body and mind.

Parsvokonasana / Side Angle Pose is one of those great all-purpose asanas that work strength, flexibility, and mindfulness all in one. this practice preps you for it, offers a few variations on the theme, and finishes on the floor for relaxation after a job well done.

with Reverse Warrior as our focal point, this one goes long on side bends, breathing, and stress relief. enjoy!