Buttock Bonanza
A class that focuses on the gluteal muscles, aiming to awaken, sense, strengthen and stretch this powerful and important area.
Focus on Thighs
We explore movements and poses that strengthen and stretch the fronts of the thighs, bringing awareness to this area that is an important highway between hips and knees.
Criss-cross Class
We play with different poses and movements involving crossing the thighs and feel the effect this has on our outer hips and even the lower back.
Pelvic Floor Awareness
An introduction to sensing and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. This mini-class can be practised regularly for best results.
Spontaneous Backbends
This is a slow journey towards backbending with more spontaneity and freedom. We prepare the ground by making space at the front of the hips, then we explore different backbends with a gentle approach. Awareness of the subtleties is the key.
Strengthen your Upper Body
This practice incorporates wrist awareness, while developing a strong core along with upper body strength. We vary the way in which our shoulders support us in order to focus on different muscles. Repeat regularly (and breathe) for best results.
SI Joint Therapy
This gentle class can be useful for students with SI joint issues, hip imbalances or lower back pain. We work with techniques to release a "stuck" feeling in one SI joint as well as self-massage to unlock tight areas and to improve proprioception in the pelvis. Finally, we explore subtle stability work to improve the muscular support around the SI joints. You will need a yoga strap, a block and two rubber massage balls (or similar).
Ease your Eyes
Gentle exercises to soothe and relax tired eyes, as well as movements to strengthen the eyes and improve vision. Practised seated.
Gentle movement for the neck
This is an antidote for 'tech neck' or general neck stiffness. It involves slow, rotational and accessible movements that can improve mobility, boost circulation and ease pain. This class works well along with the Shoulder Freedom video. Suitable for everyone.
Tame your Hamstrings
Coax tight hamstrings to lengthen using a gentle approach. With attentive awareness we can begin to understand and tame these often resistant and emotionally-charged muscles. You will need a strap, a cushion or blanket, as well as a chair or a wall.