Paul Witherspoon
Born and raised in England and long-time resident of Detroit, Michigan, Paul has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for over two decades and has trained under and worked with numerous prolific figures in the yoga industry, achieving his 200 hour RYT, E-RYT yoga alliance certification.
Paul leads an advanced, dynamic and creative class, set to uplifting music, layered with both laughter and spirituality. Drawing inspiration from his personal practice and frequent travels, his classes have the intensity for purifying the body and calming the mind, increasing strength, stamina, flexibility and balance, while enhancing physical health and well being, while assisting students to reach their full potential, both on and off the mat.
Connect with Paul!
- Follow Paul on Instagram @paulwitherspoonyoga
- Listen to his playlists on Spotify
- Take an in-studio or online live class with Paul, his schedule can be found here
- Check out his website paulwitherspoonyoga.com
- Follow him on Facebook or Twitter @motorcityyoga
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20 Minute High Intensity Interval Training with Paul
Get ready to sweat as Paul Witherspoon guides you through an endurance-testing 20-minute Vinyasa that incorporates high-intensity interval training for total body conditioning.
Class Format: Vinyasa
Suggested Props: tennis shoes
Sweat Level: 💦💦💦💦
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Vinyasa + HIIT with Paul
Move stagnant energy and build stamina in Paul Witherspoon’s 20-minute HIIT + Vinyasa.
Class Format: Vinyasa
Suggested Props: Tennis Shoes
Sweat Level: 💦💦
Mental Focus: Progress over perfectionPlaylist: here
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Blend for Perseverance with Paul
Pushing through intensity, discomfort, and setbacks is challenging on and off the mat. Deepen your reserve of willpower as Paul motivates you to embody the personal value of perseverance in this 41-minute Blend.
Class Format: Blend
Suggested Props: 2 blocks
Pose Preview: Low Lunge, Goddess Squa... -
Slow Burn: Activating the Hamstrings with Paul
Balance strengthening and lengthening to improve mobility in the hamstrings, hips, and spine through Paul’s 30-minute Slow Burn class.
Class Format: Slow Burn
Suggested Props: No props
Sweat Level: 💦 __ __ __
Pivotal Pose: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (King Pigeon)
Physical Focus: Hamstrings, hip mob... -
Vinyasa: Moving through the Midline with Paul
Paul offers a slower style vinyasa flow that focuses on the core with lots of twists and balancing postures.
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30 Minute Vinyasa + Inversions with Paul
This 30 minute vinyasa flow leads to a strong headstand at the end. Paul begins with breath work and sun salutations to warm up the body and calm the mind and then moves into a flow that strengthens you and prepares you for inverting. No props necessary.
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Vinyasa: Activating the Core with Paul
Grab a towel for this sweaty, empowering class! Paul immediately cultivates heat in this strengthening vinyasa flow and keeps the fire going throughout practice. Get ready to strengthen the core while working on alignment and balance. No props needed.
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30-minute Full Body Vinyasa with Paul
Paul connects the breath with the body in this dynamic flow. Get ready to leave no muscle group unworked for a rewarding practice. Grab two blocks.
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Vinyasa: Working the Quads with Paul
Paul goes through different postures in sets of three to fire the quads and work the legs. You'll need two blocks.
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HIIT Vinyasa with Paul Witherspoon
Grab two blocks for this high intensity full body workout.
Paul mixes a yoga flow with HIIT (high intensity interval training) moves.
This class will be challenging for the body and the mind.Props Needed: 2 blocks.
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Vinyasa: HIIT + Core with Paul Witherspoon
Grab two blocks for this high intensity full body workout.
Paul mixes a yoga flow with HIIT (high intensity interval training) moves.
This class will be challenging for the body and the mind.Props Needed: 2 blocks.
