Flow With Me Yoga

Episode 49: Movement as Medicine Classic Flow

This is a 35-minute Classic Flow. This class features breath-to-movement pace and is rooted in various styles of Sun Salutations (half, lunging, traditional Sun A, Sun B). We will flow through a number of standing postures and won't stay anywhere too long. This class is a movement meditation and my body's answer to the mind's spinning, grasping, whirring. I practice this flow frequently and find it perfect for the days when I crave both movement and peace. Each posture is a chance to be present with your sensory experience; each inhale, exhale, and pause in between is your connection to the reservoir of peace and calm that resides within you. If you are looking to disconnect from the loops and grooves in your thinking and to arrive fully in your body, this class is for you. Minimal cuing, maximum flow. Enjoy! (P.S. I hope you love the fabulous live harp melody composed and played for you during Savasana by my talented daughter, Alessandra Hastings.)

Episode 34: Hands-Free Mandala Power Flow

This is a 45-minute Power Flow. This class offers a grounding, lower body and core focus and is free of any weight-bearing postures for the upper body. This front-to-back-of-mat flow features shoulder-opening arm variations in standing postures and places a strong emphasis on balance and controlled movement in and out of poses. We hold some, we flow some, we move with purpose and power. Round after round, we move deeper into challenging postures such as dekasana variations with a bind and with eagle arms. Hamstring opening work allows us to move into revolved heron pose. Cow Face posture is split in half - the arms portion shows up as a twist on Warrior Two, and the legs portion is taken on the back during the winddown. A quick restorative component leads us into a smooth and restful savasana. Enjoy! Quick note: This flow was previously published in 2021, but accidentally, the wrong audio file was included with the class description. Shout out to Tessa and Jake for spotting the error. Enjoy some hands-free lower body burn, 2021 style!

Episode 48: Winter's Healing Slow Flow

This is a 30-minute Slow Flow. This class features meditative, symmetrical sequencing in a format that is designed to relax and restore. As the holidays approach and the to-do list seems to grow ever longer, this class invites you to take a much-needed, healing pause. After a decadently slow, reclined start, we move onto rounds of Moon Salutations and a short Crescent-Moon section. The wind-down mirrors the beginning of class and invites you to sink into stillness and rest, whether you take it as Savasana, Fallen Bridge, or Legs up the Wall. This slow flow practice asks nothing of you and gives a whole lot back. It is a true gift and my go-to flow during the winter months. If you are craving space, peace, and easeful embodiment, this class is for you. Enjoy!

Episode 47: Moon Salutations Gentle Flow

This is a 30-minute Gentle Flow. This class features variations of classic Moon Salutations and is a perfect cooling summer practice. Moon Salutations are complementary to Sun Salutations and focus on developing ease, relaxation, and deep peace, all while moving the body. We move with breath at a pace that allows for an experience of meditative flow, neither too fast, nor too slow. This flow covers a variety of lengthening and strengthening postures, but none are too demanding - standing crescent, crescent moon, goddess pose, triangle, pyramid, and camel. Feel free to swap out the sweaty power flow in summer practice routine for this inspired, serene one. You will still move dynamically and feel your body open up, and as a bonus, find a new level of relaxed presence. This overflow is great at any time of day, but I find it especially satisfying in the afternoon or in the evening. The vibe here is come as you are and leave more chill than you can imagine. Enjoy!

Episode 46: Expansive Nature Classic Flow

This is a 40-minute Classic Flow. This class features a well-rounded, continuous flow that invites you to connect not only with the breath, but your whole expansive being. Move, feel, breathe, enjoy. That is my mantra for this class. We flow through a slow warm-up, then proceed on to Sun Salutations emphasizing posterior chain strength, and then settle into dynamic standing postures that twist, expand, and open. We wrap up with gentle hip opening and backbending, and coast into a peaceful savasana. Modifications and options are offered to help you listen to your body and honor its needs in each moment of the practice. Enjoy!