Three Dog Yoga Practice Podcast

a refined take on the usual "wring it out" twisting practice, we key in on the integral actions of lengthening and lightening up to reduce stress and create space throughout body and mind.

for the days you want to fire it up: arm balances, one-legged balances, and wheels FTW. drink your water, kids.

there's an old saying that worry is a misuse of your imagination...but in this life, we'll all find ourselves worrying from time to time. here's a meditation that can help. when an overwhelming worry about something you have no control over comes up, you can pause the worry loop, recognize that "you are not the boss of that", and return to doing all the good you can do in this moment.

this one starts with simple flow and lunges, moves into lower + upper body strengthening and ends up with a choose-your-own stretch session...with a bonus post-savasana neck soother. enjoy!

often, we come to yoga to release what ails us...what if we turned that perspective into amplifying what feels good. it's a subtle shift of vision, but it goes a long way...press play and see for yourself!

ever get low back pain? it's a club most of us will join from time to time...but you may be able to tear up your membership card for good when you focus in on caring for your spine...and yoga helps! this one starts out with light side bending, moves through an awakening flow, into twisting and folding with presence of mind. then, of course, a nice relaxation to bring it all together!

this one takes it's time warming up and hits all the high notes of the physical practice: spinal mobility, hip and hamstring opening, shoulder mobility, balance and relaxation. enjoy!

this one's not your mama's vinyasa class...but wait, your mama is probably super rad...then, it's TOTALLY your mama's vinyasa class. it plays with the flow in fresh ways, but keeps things simple, too. so you get the best of both worlds...simple things can be so rewarding when we keep them fresh!

a super simple meditation good anytime you want to feel clear, compassionate, and focused. this podcast was taped live as part of our MEDITATION 101 series and starts a little rough in terms of sound quality. but...we left it in, because it's not about being perfect and polished, but being just as you are.

we've always been yoga for nerds (said with the utmost admiration for nerds everywhere)...and this one takes it above and beyond. if you want your shoulders, neck and upper back to feel great (or you just want to hear the teacher try to remember the word for dressing up as characters from your favorite movie. nerdiness factor: 11/10.), this one is for you.

one of the best tools we human creatures have is our mind's ability to shift its perspective...to look at things from new angles...to learn and adapt at any age. yoga helps by literally shifting our vision as we move in unusual (but totally natural) ways...when we're looking to shift our vision to better, brighter, more creative stuff, a yoga practice like this one can remind us we have the techno...

another back-to-front flow...twists, hip openers, and side bends for those days you just want to roll around on the floor and feel better!

start in Savasana, make your way backward through the series to child's pose...a perfect practice for the days you're fatigued, less than motivated, or coming back from an injury.

in this simple flow, you'll get your head in line, your neck freed up, and your shoulders back to where they like to be. a perfect refresh for desk sitters, athletes, gardeners, anyone carrying a little extra stress or anyone holding a smart phone...hey, that's probably you!

a simple flow to engage your body and brain in moving meditation...it's steady, uncomplicated, and just feels good.

one breath, one movement...it's simple. but it's not easy. this one keeps that breath-by-breath meditation going for a good 40 minutes and then gets into deep stretching. as a bonus, there's a MEDITATION 101 at the end. if you have the time, make some peace!

a dynamic, energizing flow to get you unstuck physically and mentally. straddle lunges are great at working (and freeing up) the lateral hip muscles. working with intention and precision will help keep your knees (and your brain) happy.  

after a restorative start, this one gets you moving and keeps you moving with backbends, side bends, and twists. you'll finish up feeling restored, with the calm, clear energy that comes from having freed up space to breathe. enjoy!

this one wastes no time...we get moving and get open...then a short, but sweet Savasana so you get up feeling energized and refreshed for whatever's next.

this one puts a new spin on the salutations you know and love, then brings it down to the floor for some of our more unusual seated postures. enough like your regular practice to feel like home...with enough interesting bits to perk things up, too.

thirty minutes devoted to loving on your legs...great for when you've been hiking, biking, or sitting for too long. this one starts slow and eases into a steady flow, then brings it back to a deep stretch...perfect for the days when you're lacking motivation (and we all have those days).

in this episode, the challenge is to let it be simple...to be in the moment, without expectation. it's a practice. we're here for it.

when tensions run deep, deep stretches can help. spend an hour fine-tuning your inner self with twists, folds, and steady breathing. you'll feel it in your abs, in your hips, and in your posture...and you'll feel better all over. our AlLIGN classes focus in on postural details and techniques to make you a stronger and more skillful practitioner.

in this episode, we break with tradition (shocking!) for a standing meditation. this kind of meditation is aparticularly good idea for those of us who sit most of the day. why sit more? stand up and get free.  our meditation practice focuses on aligning your body well, feeling your breath, and watching your thoughts to create mental ease. everybody, everywhere can do it. join us anytime!