Brownstone Yoga

This class spends a good deal of time/attention on opening hips and shoulders. If you've never done lotus pose before today might be your day! Strap and blocks may be useful.

We are beginning to experiment with standing wide legged forward fold and tripod headstand for November. You will want a strap for this practice.

This episode is the final class to explore hanumanasana. Described by a student as an 'intense' practice. Strap and two blocks will be useful.

Two blocks and one trap will be helpful for this practice. As usual, we start out slow and build up heat. Enjoy.

This is my attempt to target young listeners. The 30min class simplified instruction using more imagery. It is a slow moving sequence that I HOPE parents will enjoy listening/practicing along with their children (ages 6-12)

It will be helpful to have two blocks and a strap for this class. Medium pace, high intensity sequence.

This is the first of four consecutive classes when we will work towards hanuman asana or "the splits". Blocks, blankets, bolsters, and a strap will be useful.

This episode will continue the previous weeks' work on headstand. There is also an emphasis on the alignment of Triangle pose and Extended Side Angle pose. A block and blanket are helpful props for this practice.

This sequence puts some emphasis on the shoulders and upper back finishing in camel pose. We also continue our headstand practice.

You will likely want a strap or blanket for this practice. The sequence starts slow then builds and maintains a higher energy.

This class has stretches of intensity interspersed with moments of slower reflection. Two blocks and a strap maybe helpful for this practice.

One blanket, one strap, and two blocks are handy for this class. Well rounded practice with emphasis on core work.

Well rounded class with easy intro to headstand. Accessible to all level of practitioners. Blocks and strap recommended.

Continuation of summer backbends. Two blocks, one strap

Two blocks, one blanket, and one strap are recommended for this steady, challenging class.

This is a continuation of 'backbend summer'. During the first half of the class we cycle through a floor sequence and a standing sequence. In the second half we focus on backbends, breath work, and (relatively) long savasana.

This class will explore the splits in some detail. Most postures in this episode will be instructed twice on each side.

This class breaks down the elements of bird of paradise posture. It would be helpful for listeners who are unfamiliar with this pose to do a quick image search before practicing the class.

This class features several twists. The sequence ebbs and flows in both speed and intensity. A block and blanket will be helpful. 78min.

90-minute class consisting of standing poses, core work, back bends, and brief pranayama.