Yoga Sparks for Busy People: Small Time. Big Impact.

A dynamic start to your day with uplifting poses and movement. Welcome to Yoga Sparks—your daily dose of mindful movement in 12 minutes. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these short, accessible sessions aredesigned to ignite transformation in your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode is a quick and powerful reset, proving that consistency—not duration—is the key to real,...

A dynamic start to your day with uplifting poses and movement. Welcome to Yoga Sparks—your daily dose of mindful movement in 12 minutes. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these short, accessible sessions aredesigned to ignite transformation in your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode is a quick and powerful reset, proving that consistency—not duration—is the key to real,...

Short on time? Fire up your core and flow with purpose in 12 minutes. Welcome to Yoga Sparks—your daily dose of mindful movement in 12 minutes. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these short, accessible sessions are designed to ignite transformation in your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode is a quick and powerful reset, proving that consistency—not duration—is the key t...

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) is a deep hip opener that helps release tension and improve mobility. In this video, I break down proper alignment, safe setup, and simple modifications so you can practice Pigeon Pose with stability and ease-whether you’re working with tight hips or easing lower-back tension. #pigeonpose #yogabreakdown #hipopener #yogatutorial #yogaforbeginners #mobility #min...

Activate Your Core & Build Center Awareness is a short, grounding Yoga Spark designed to help you return to balance on and off the mat. In this 10-minute practice, we move with intention, using breath and simple poses to reconnect with the center of the body and the steadiness beneath the noise. This session is about presence, not perfection…meeting yourself where you are and gently rebuilding...

In this Connection Spark, we ease into an extended supported bridge pose to melt tension held deep in the lower back. With the sacrum supported, the nervous system begins to settle, allowing space for release, breath, and quiet internal connection. This short, restorative practice invites you to soften your grip on the day, reconnect with your center, and let your low back feel held and spacious....

This is a mini-practice designed to open and lengthen the legs. We’ll begin standing to warm the body, build steadiness, and activate the larger muscle groups. Then we’ll move to the mat for deep, supported stretches using the strap to safely increase mobility and release tension. This short practice is perfect for busy days when you need a reset, a little grounding, and a lot of ease. *** Roxanne...

Cultivate strength and balance from the ground up. Use walls to help you improve your balance. www.yogawithroxanne.com ***Roxanne is a yoga instructor (E-RYT 500) currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received...

Having a WTF kind of day? People coming at you with their bad selves? You just might need a quick energy reset! Welcome to Yoga Sparks—your daily dose of mindful movement in 12 minutes. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these short, accessible sessions are designed to ignite transformation in your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode is a quick and powerful reset, proving...

Rev up your energy as we flow through warrior poses. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor (E-RYT 500) currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia with Shades o...

POSE BREAKDOWN: Downward facing dog is a foundational yoga pose with many benefits. It stretches the entire back body—hamstrings, calves, spine, and shoulders—while building strength in the arms and core. It improves circulation by reversing blood flow, calms the nervous system, and helps relieve tension and fatigue. As both an energizing and grounding pose, it's often used as a reset in yoga...

BALANCE: Improve balance with poses that train awareness. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor (E-RYT 500) currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia with Sha...

Poses to connect with your lower back through stretching, lengthening, and twisting. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor (E-RYT 500) currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubu...

Brief chat on how I found yoga and why I have practiced it most of my adult life. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indone...

Twists and elongating poses to bring mobility and energy to your spine. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia with S...

ENERGY: Strengthen legs and find your roots with powerful standing poses. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia with...

POSE BREAKDOWN: High Lunge — a powerful pose that builds strength, balance, and focus. You'll learn how to align your feet, activate your legs, and lift through your chest while keeping your breath steady. Whether you're new to the pose or refining your form, this breakdown helps you feel grounded and confident in your practice. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. Sh...

This 12-minute session explores balance through contrast—left and right, effort and ease, movement and stillness. We begin with gentle Sun Salutations to warm the body, then move into side-opening and stabilizing poses like Standing Banana and Side Plank to awaken the obliques and outer hips. Hand-to-Toe Pose will challenge your focus and strengthen your center, bringing it all back to your core....

CONNECTION: A mindful slow flow practice to align body, breath, and spirit. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia wi...

DEEP STRETCH: Targets upper body tension with gentle movement incorporating twists. *** Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indo...

CHAT: I'll briefly cover my four favorite props to use in a yoga class. Blocks : Provide support and stability, helping to bring the floor closer in standing poses or to maintain alignment in seated positions. Strap : Increases flexibility by allowing you to safely reach or extend into poses, especially useful for hamstring or shoulder stretches. Bolster : Offers gentle support and comfort in rest...

ENERGY: Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) are a dynamic sequence of yoga poses traditionally performed in a flowing rhythm, often at the beginning of a yoga practice. They link breath with movement and are designed to warm up the body, increase circulation, and build strength and flexibility. Historically, Sun Salutations have roots in ancient India, where they were practiced as a form of spiritual...

BALANCE: Root down to rise up—this session emphasizes foundation and grace. Roxanne | E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Certified Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she rec...

CONNECTION: A gentle mix of movement and stillness to reconnect with yourself. Roxanne | E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Certified Roxanne is a yoga instructor currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she...