Monthly Update - March 2020

COMING SOON!

Updated Class Filter Options

We will be adding much more flexibility to the class filters on site. These include more specific length parameters as well as practice types and class focus. 

Retreat Announcements

• Location and dates for YTT Level 3 Retreat - Before February 28, 2020

Upcoming Content

• 7-Day Yoga Challenge with Melissa Krieger - March 23, 2020

• New Classes from Satiya, Andrea, Jonni-Lyn and Ron

• Partnership with Moms on Maternity - March 2020

• YTT Level 2 Courses - May 2020

• Launch of the DYWM App! - May 2020

NEW SITE FEATURES

Updated Casting Options from Video Player

We're excited to announce that our streaming video players now include the option to cast to Apple TV and Chromecast compatible devices. If your devices are active and connected, you will see the icon above the video. Easy peasie! More streaming features coming soon!

Keyboard Shortcuts from Video Player

Next to our video players new casting options, it also includes Keyboard Shortcuts. This will definitely help save some time when viewing your favorite class!

• Spacebar: Toggle Pause/Play
• F Key: Enter Full-Screen Mode
• Esc Key: Exit Full-Screen Mode
• Up Arrow: Increase Volume
• Down Arrow: Decrease Volume
• Right Arrow: Forward 10 seconds
• Left Arrow: Backward 10 seconds

NEW RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Retreats at Mar de Jade:

* $500USD Early Bird Price available until March 31, 2020 - Limited to 6 guests *

NEW CLASSES AVAILABLE TO ALL

Refine & Align: Hanuman

Vinyasa Yoga | 13 min | Intermediate

Instructor: Andrea Ting-Letts

Andrea invites you to align your hips, fire up your core and open your hamstrings to take hanuman's great leap in this playful intermediate flow class. She guides you, using blocks, to strengthen and stabilize this vigorous asana.

Refine & Align: Wild Thing

Vinyasa Yoga | 19 min | Intermediate

Instructor: Andrea Ting-Letts

In this fun intermediate practice, Andrea guides you to find your way into transitions that will open your chest, shoulders, hips and much more. You will develop the essential techniques in order to master this intense heart-opening pose, also known as camatkarasana or flip dog.

Happy Wrists Yoga Class

Gentle Yoga | 44 min | Beginner

Instructor: Melissa Kreiger

In this wrist-free yoga class, Melissa leads you through a class specially designed for those unable to do wrist-intensive poses like downward dog, plank, cat or cow...or simply those who are just looking for something different. This gentle practice includes yogic squats, half sun salutations, reclined hip-openers and seated twists! Note: These props are optional but we recommend having a bolster for this class or something else you can comfortably sit on.

Cool and Calm Yoga

Gentle Yoga | 31 min | Beginner

Instructor: Melissa Kreiger

Want to feel more re-engaged and present in your day? All it takes is thirty minutes of me-time with this gentle flow practice, specially constructed by Melissa Krieger to calm and cool your mind and body.

 

PNF Stretch: Hip External Rotators
PNF Stretching | 10 min | Beginner

Instructor: David Procyshyn

In this quick class, David demonstrates how to use the PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) method to effectively stretch the six external rotators of the hip, including the quadratus femoris and piriformis muscles. As well as stretching the gluteus maximus. Note: You may want to have a strap or rope near-by for this practice.

 

PNF Stretch: Hip Internal Rotators

PNF Stretch | 8 min | Beginner

Instructor: David Procyshyn

Using the PNF technique, David shows you how to relieve tightness in your gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae (TFL). Stretching these muscles are beneficial for everyone but especially for those who are athletes. While improving range of motion and athletic performance, this class also helps with lower back pain and injury reduction.

The Elements Day 3

Power Yoga | 62 min | Advanced

Instructor: Crista Shillington

By drawing on the inspiration of lotus mudra, Crista helps you find compassion for yourself and others in this water-themed power yoga class. This class is ideal for those working at an advanced level as it includes more difficult poses like cross-ankle crow and handstand.

Slow Flow: Focus on Hips
Hatha Yoga | 33 min | Beginner

Instructor: Guy Friswell

In this 30 minute hatha flow practice, you will learn how to release and relieve any tension across the hip joints as well as build strength and stability in the hips. Guy leads you through a series of balancing, standing, seated and reclined poses, before concluding with a delightful relaxation. Note: This is optional but we recommend using a block and blanket for elevating your hips while sitting.

 

NEW SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CLASSES

Refine & Align: Side Plank

Vinyasa Yoga | 36 min | Intermediate

Instructor: Andrea Ting-Letts

In this intermediate vinyasa practice, Andrea guides you to power up your shoulder girdle (also known as pectoral girdle), hands, wrists and core to construct a more sustainable and functional side plank (vasithasana).  

Exploring the Edge

Vinyasa Yoga | 44 min | Intermediate

Instructor: Fiji McAlpine

Push it to the limit, Fiji-Style! In this intermediate vinyasa flow class, join Fiji as she helps guide you into some challenging peak poses. Remember, it's all about those millimeter miracles!

 

Highway to Hanuman

Jivamukti Yoga | 45 min | Advanced

Instructor: Jonni-Lyn Friel

Join Jonni-Lyn in this advanced jivamukti yoga practice as she guides you through our exploration of hanumanasana (also known as monkey pose). Note: It is recommended to have 2 blocks, a strap and blanket, however this is optional. 

 

Inversions Playtime
Vinyasa Yoga | 25 min | Advanced
Instructor: Jonni-Lyn Friel
Jonni-Lyn helps you find your way into a few different headstand variations. Including an exciting transition from headstand II, to chutaranga. Remember to flex your feet if you choose to give it a try. The class ends with shoulder stand and variations to cool down the nervous system. 

 

PNF Stretch: Lower Back Side Bend

PNF Stretch | 12 min | Beginner

Instructor: David Procyshyn

David teaches you how to ease tension in your lower back using the PNF method in this quick beginner practice. You will also learn how to do a seated side bend in a way that will effectively stretch the erector spinae and quadratus lumborum, two vital muscles that link your spine to your pelvis.

The Elements Day 4

Vinyasa Yoga | 41 min | Intermediate

Instructor: Crista Shillington

In this daring vinyasa flow class, Crista presents two complimentary mudras: kali mudra to help you cultivate a healthy ego and sense of self, and chin mudra to help you connect ego to a higher awareness.

Slow Flow: Inner Awareness

Hatha Yoga | 34 min | Beginner

Instructor: Guy Friswell

In this super-slow hatha flow class, Guy leads you through a beginner sequence of standing and reclining poses, bringing awareness to your inner sensations and experiences – a method known as “interoception”. Note: The props for this class are optional but we recommend that you use a block and a blanket for kneeling poses.

Slow Flow: Forgiveness Sequence
Hatha Yoga | 11 min | Beginner

Instructor: Guy Friswell

Join Guy as he guides you through nine rounds of a salutation called the forgiveness sequence. Use this sequence when you feel the need to clear mental or emotional blockages, including the need to forgive both yourself and others.