Yoga for Upper Body Tension

Open the joints and fascia the Qigong way! This full-body routine will help you relax the tissues, create space in the joints, improve spine health, increase stability, and integrate the whole body. Learn gentle Qigong stretching and mindfulness exercises. Key Pose(s) include:  Side Lunge-Twist or Body Opening

Join Tara for a fluid and therapeutic vinyasa flow designed specifically for dancers. The class targets shoulder and hip stability and mobility, incorporating exercises that balance internal and external rotation. It’s a thoughtful practice that enhances both strength and flexibility.

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

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 

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

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

Join Melissa in this 50-minute playful and relaxed class that will leave you feeling completely mellow and refreshed. Key Pose(s) include:  Squat Pose Reclined Twists

To maintain or rehab yourself back into shoulder health with both mobility & stability, this practice gives you several helpful and therapeutic exercises! This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 3 of Back to the Mat series. You can find the final class here. Key Pose(s) include:  Interlace Hands Front Lying Shoulder Work Table Top Forearm Plank

David teaches you how to safely release the rotator cuff and latissimus dorsi muscles using whatever balls you have at home, and your own body weight. If you're curious about the therapy balls that David is using, check out Tune Up Fitness.

In this class, you’ll be introduced to the Tai Chi principle of Yi (intention) and how we use that to move your energy. You’ll learn deep relaxation drills as well as the two Tai Chi flows, Brush Knee Push and Cloud Hands.  This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as the final day of An Introduction To Tai-Chi series. Key Pose(s) include: Wave Hands Like Clouds Brush Knee Push