Yoga Education
Dive deeper into yoga’s historical roots while also exploring varied applications of yoga philosophy, theory, and technique.
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Pose Breakdown: Prayer Twist
Learn how to add a Prayer Twist to different yoga poses with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: None
Sweat Level: 💦
Pivotal Pose: Prayer Twist
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Pose Breakdown: Warrior 1
Learn how to build Virabhadrasana I, or Warrior I, from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: None
Sweat Level: 💦
Pivotal Pose: Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I)
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Pose Breakdown: Warrior 2
Learn how to build Virabhadrasana II, or Warrior II, from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: None
Sweat Level: 💦
Pivotal Pose: Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)
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Pose Breakdown: Crescent Warrior
Learn how to build Crescent Warrior from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: 2 Blocks
Pivotal Pose: Crescent Warrior
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Pose Breakdown: Closed Pelvis Poses
Learn about the distinction between closed (squared) and open pelvis poses, as well as how to transition safely between poses to protect the pelvis and associated joints and muscles.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: N/A
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Pose Preview: Runner's Lunge, Crescen... -
Pose Breakdown: Open Pelvis Poses
Learn about the distinction between closed and open pelvis poses, as well as how to transition safely between poses to protect the pelvis and associated joints and muscles.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: N/A
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Pose Breakdown: Cat Cow
Learn how to set yourself up with proper alignment as you flow through Cat/Cow in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: 1 block
Sweat Level: 💦
Pivotal Pose: Cat/Cow
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Pose Breakdown: Down Dog
Learn how to build Adho Mukha Svanasana, or Down Dog, from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: 2 blocks
Pivotal Pose: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog)
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Pose Breakdown: Cobra + Upward Facing Dog
Learn how to build two prone backbends from the ground up with proper alignment in the Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog/Up-Dog) and Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) Pose Breakdown.
Class Format: Pose Breakdown
Suggested Props: 2 blocks
Sweat Level: 💦
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Yoga Education: Playing With Props: Blocks
Blocks are the most commonly used yoga prop. Learn why we use blocks in our practice and a few poses where blocks are commonly used as a prop.
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The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Third Eye Chakra
Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 6th chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Third Eye (Ajna) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Third Eye, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 6th chakra.
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The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Throat Chakra
Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 5th chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Throat (Vishuddha) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Throat, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 5th chakra.
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The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Crown Chakra
Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 7th and final chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Crown (Sahaswara) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Crown, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 7th ...
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Yoga Education: Building Heat with Ann
What does it mean to build heat? Learn about the role heat can play in your yoga practice, the physical benefits, and how to scale up the difficulty of your practice through heat-building movements.
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The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Root Chakra
All things begin with a foundation. Learn about the energetic properties of the Root (Muladhara) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Root, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 1st chakra.
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The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Sacral Chakra
Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 2nd chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Sacral (Svadhisthana) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Sacral, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 2nd chakra.
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The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Solar Plexus Chakra
Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 3rd chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Solar Plexus (Manipura) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Solar Plexus, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 3...
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The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Heart Chakra
Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 4th chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Heart (Anahata) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Heart, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 4th chakra.