Activated Asana Series: Energy

Energize your body and move your breath through transitions and longer holds while we build upon lunge, triangle, and half moon. Repetition allows for extra space inside your twists toward the end of class. Leave feeling spacious, rooted, and ready for the day! This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 10 of Thrive in 2025 Yoga Challenge. You can find Day 11 here. Key Pose(s) include:  Twisted Triangle Twisted Ardha Chandrasana

Newton’s Third Law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. How does this pertain to our bodies and yoga postures? Can we access Newton’s third law and apply it to our practice to bring depth, expansion, and ease? With an overarching curiosity/intention of bringing peace into our bodies at a time when volumes of news speak to the disease of our time.  This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 4 of Thrive in 2025 Yoga Challenge. You can find Day 5 here. Key Pose(s) include:  Warriors I and II Triangle Tree Side Plank

Figure four stretch, often called thread the needle or FABER, doesn’t only have to be done on your back! In this class Julia invites you to have fun with some creative flows while you open your hips in your figure fours. This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 3 of Thrive in 2025 Yoga Challenge. You can find Day 4 here. Key Pose(s) include:  Standing Balances Plank Variations Figure 4 Stretch

Power and strength are our focus as we play with the intention of “I can, I am and I’m able”. Hips, core, and side body are open as we lift up and into Bakasana followed by the balance in Hastapadangushthasana. This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 2 of Thrive in 2025 Yoga Challenge. You can find Day 3 here. Key Pose(s) include:  Bakasana Hastapadangushthasana 

Sometimes we must step onto our mat for a short practice, to shapeshift to state shift. This dynamic class invites you to listen to your inner guidance, meet your body's needs, and be in the moment. This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 6 of Thrive in 2025 Yoga Challenge. You can find Day 7 here. Key Pose(s) include:  Crescent Lunge

There’s no doubt about it, hips love what yin can do for them! This slow, juicy class will bring you back to the present moment, soothe your nervous system, and release your hips and lower back. Enjoy! Key Pose(s) include:  Pigeon Shoelace Saddle

Our bodies are always changing, and sometimes those changes can leave us feeling disconnected or unhappy in the skin we live in. This class invites you to explore some gentle twisting and a little self-love in the form of flowing hugs and a reading that has served as an excellent reminder to Helen when she’s struggling in her own body. Key Pose(s) include:  Bound Root Twist Seated Twist

Join this breakdown of a pose that can be challenging and frequently seen in classes, made simple here. Key Pose(s) include:  Dancer Pose

Start your day off right with this short morning class with Julia. You’ll breathe, flow, and salute the sun—preparing your body and mind to meet the day.  Key Pose(s) include:  Sun Salutations Kapalbhati Pranayama

This class with Helen invites you to slowly and deliberately create space in your shoulders and arms. Note: You will need a bolster, strap and blanket for this practice. Key Pose(s) include:  Bowtie Eagle Arms