Yoga with Cha Wilde

Welcome to today's yoga class, where we focus on hip-opening exercises and mindfulness practices. I'm Cha Wilde, and I'll be guiding you through a series of poses and stretches targeting the hip flexors, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Throughout this session, we'll emphasize breath, patience, and being present with any emotions or thoughts that arise. Our goal is to promote physical f...

Today, I'll guide you through a yoga class focused on mindfulness, body awareness, and releasing tension through movement. We'll flow through various stretches, poses, and breathing exercises, paying attention to different parts of our bodies and sensations. The goal is to stay present in the moment, calming our minds and centering our energy. 00:00:00 -- Opening and Arm Stretches We begin...

I'm excited to share a personal reflection on my yoga practice and the challenges of maintaining it amidst different environments and circumstances. Finding solitude and a peaceful space for practice is essential, but there's also great value in practicing yoga around family and loved ones. I often navigate the internal conflicts between my desire for solitude and my need to be with family...

Join me for a guided meditation session focused on breathing exercises and chakra awareness. I'm Cha Wilde, and I'll be guiding you through visualizations that help you connect with the earth's energy, travel it up your spine, and exhale it back down. This meditation will help you tune into your root chakra at the base of your spine, your crown chakra at the top of your head, and your...

Hello! My name is Cha Wilde, join me as I guide you through a yoga session designed to enhance your mind-body connection. We'll move through various poses and breathing exercises, focusing on alignment, strength, and relaxation. 00:00:25 -- Introduction and Cat-Cow Poses We begin with cat-cow poses on our hands and knees, alternating between arching the spine (cow pose) and rounding the spine...

Join me, Cha Wilde, as I guide you through a live yoga and meditation session. We’ll embark on a journey of gentle stretches, dynamic flows, and mindful breathing, all while exploring the elements and chakras within our bodies. 00:00:03 -- Introduction and Warm-Up I greet you from the serene morning of Thailand, where the birds are singing. We begin with gentle stretches and movements to warm up t...

Welcome to my outdoor yoga session on a basketball court! Today, we're focusing on the benefits of practicing yoga in nature. Feel rejuvenated and connected as we move through various yoga poses and breathing exercises. We'll let go of tension and embrace a playful, spacious mindset. Going upside down with poses like downward dog, handstands, and headstands helps shift our perspective and...

Hello, I’m Cha Wilde. Welcome to our guided meditation session. I've recently moved from Bali to Seattle, which brings a fresh backdrop to our practice. Let's begin by sitting comfortably on the floor. We'll connect with our bodies through gentle postures and deep breathing. I'll read excerpts from 'The Awakening Body' by Reginald Ray, highlighting the importance of body aw...

Hello, my name is Cha Wilde. Today, we're exploring the profound experience of watching a sunrise from an upside-down perspective, both literally and metaphorically. By changing our perspective, we can gain new insights and clarity in our lives. In yoga, we practice 'drishti,' focusing our gaze on a specific point during different poses to cultivate awareness and inner focus. I encoura...

Hello! I'm. Cha Wilde, join me for a guided yoga session focused on releasing grief and tension stored in our shoulders. We'll explore various shoulder movements, stretches, and breathing exercises designed to help us connect with the parts of ourselves holding onto grief. We'll combine physical movements like shoulder rolls, squeezes, and side bends with introspective moments, listeni...

Hello, my name is Cha Wilde. Today, we're diving into how to blend Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts into our yoga practice. With 16 years of yoga teaching experience, I'm thrilled to share how we can introduce the idea of 'parts' and the 'Self' through our movements and breath. By listening to our body's signals—both physical sensations and inner voices or 'pa...

Starting with some light physical movements and stretches to prepare our bodies for meditation. I'll guide you through various meditation techniques, including focusing on the breath, relaxing the body, and cultivating gratitude. My name is Cha Wilde and my aim is to create a calm and encouraging atmosphere, sharing detailed instructions and personal anecdotes throughout our time together. ♥ J...

Hey everyone, I'm Cha Wilde, and today we're diving into a yoga session focused on stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness. Throughout this practice, we'll be connecting with our bodies, breath, and inner experiences. We'll also bring in elements of Internal Family Systems therapy, acknowledging and welcoming the different 'parts' within ourselves. Let’s focus on r...

My name is Cha Wilde. In this yoga session, we'll incorporate elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. I'll guide you through various yoga poses and breathing exercises, encouraging you to connect with different 'parts' or aspects of yourself. Our focus will be on building relationships with your body, breath, and inner experiences through mindfulness and self-acceptance....

I'm Cha Wilde. In this yoga session, we'll be focusing on Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Throughout the session, I'll guide you through various poses, encouraging you to observe your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. We'll start with a child's pose, then transition into sphinx and crocodile poses. As we move through the practice, I'll prompt you to acknowle...

I'm Cha Wilde, and I want to share an experiment I've been working on. I've been integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy into my yoga teaching. IFS is a psychotherapy model that has evolved into a psycho-spiritual approach. I've found that practicing yoga before doing IFS parts work helps me cultivate self-energy and makes it easier to connect with my inner parts. In my s...

For all my ladies who have so many parts with so many passions and parts who feel overwhelmed by this and parts who feel pressured to figure out what to do next in life. This is for you. Kisses! — guided meditation starts at 12:30

Hello! I'm Cha Wilde and I'll be leading you through a yoga session focused on stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors after a leg workout. This session was recorded in the beautiful fishing town of Amed in Bali, where I had just finished working out at a new, modern gym. Introduction: Let me set the scene for you. We're in Amed, a charming fishing town in Bali. The atmosphere here is serene and...

Today we're focusing on Yin Yoga to stretch and open up the low back. I'll guide you through various poses and movements designed to create spaciousness and flexibility in your lower back area. It's important to use props like bolsters, pillows, and blocks to support your body and deepen the stretches. Throughout our session, I'll share insights on body awareness, mindfulness, and connecting with...

Hello!!! Ready to stretch your hips? Move to the wall for deep but restful yon yoga poses. My name is Cha Wilde and today we’re practicing in the yoga shala at Sumberkima Hill Retreat in Bali, Indonesia. Let’s spread out into wide-legged straddles, happy baby pose, pigeon pose, and butterfly pose, all performed against a wall. The wall gives us a support to lean into so we can actually release dee...

Let’s do a little yoga together. I step away feom the songwriting, music videos and complicated novel writing to lay on the grass in the sunshine and breathe. Join me for a moment of relaxation and connection. It doesn’t take much to feel just a little better. Taking a break to move your body like this can massively boost your mental clarity and replenish your creativity. It can also soothe your n...

Hi, I’m Cha Wilde. In today’s yoga session, we’ll focus on stretches and exercises for the hands, wrists, and fingers. I am sharing my personal stories about dealing with hand and wrist pain caused by too much typing and phone use. I’ll guide you through a series of stretches and movements to relieve tension, boost flexibility, and improve circulation in your hands and wrists. We’ll also incorpora...

This is a guided meditation session that encourages slowing down and finding stillness at the beginning of the day. Yoga instructor, Cha Wilde, is at the Sumberkima Hill Retreat in Bali, Indonesia. Let’s go through various breathing exercises, gentle movements, and visualizations to help you release tension and connect with your body. Take time to slow down, be present, and appreciate your body's...

This yoga class will help you release tension in your neck, open your throat and soften your shoulders. This is a class for beginners. Your neck is stiff from spending so much time looking at screens. You stick it forward and stay still for hours. At least this is the story for so many wonderful humans who don't know what to do about it. The secret my sweet friend is to move your head often, lift...