Summer of Yoga week 1 (members only)

Yin Yoga with Wesley Bassett (19min)

All levels
We start the series with Yin Yoga where Wesley Bassett leads us to work on deep muscle tissue and create space for the internal organs, joints and bones while opening the chest, the hips and the back body.

Materials you will need for this class:

  • yoga mat or other comfortable mat
  • bolster or rolled-up blankets or pillows
  • yoga block or a couple of thick books

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Yogalates for core strength with Lama Nasser (6min)

Level: intermediate
In this short yogalates class Lama leads us to work on strengthening our core – a great workout for when you only have a few minutes. This is a quick-paced class so you may want to do a light first round while watching Lama’s lead. Look out for the full 20-minute class next week!

Materials you will need for this class:

  • yoga mat

[vimeo width=”600″ height=”337″]http://vimeo.com/70298986[/vimeo]

Pregnancy Yoga for the Upper and Lower Back with Kristen MacPherson (12min)

All levels
During pregnancy women often feel congestion or soreness in the lower back. Use this short practice to bring circulation in the upper- and lower back, relaxation in your shoulders, to connect with your baby and to bring some calm into your day.

Materials you will need for this class:

  • yoga mat or other comfortable mat
  • pillow or cushion to sit on

[vimeo width=”600″ height=”337″]http://vimeo.com/70407629[/vimeo]

Relief From Stress (from the teachings of Yogi Bhajan) – meditation with Kristen MacPherson

All levels
This nine minute meditation is a technique for coping with the stresses of modern day living. Using your nervous system to wake up the glandular system (the glands are the guardians of your health), this meditation triggers your body to serve you by coming into balance and changing your body chemistry.

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