Hatha Yoga

A slow moving vinyasa style practice that starts with a little extra time to get centered and warm up the body, then moves into a very balanced, whole body focused vinyasa flow and ends with a little extra dose of stretching to prepare the body for rest. This is truly my favorite format to both teach and take at any time of day no matter how I'm feeling. Its a perfect way to feel present while moving mindfully.

Give your hips, hamstrings and legs some well deserved love.

Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed or anxious? Then this practice is just what your body and mind are needing. We'll take time to get centered using a breathing practice to activate the body's relaxation response, create a mantra to focus the mind, then move through a simple flow to release build up tension in the body. Class ends with a brief meditation to prepare you for the next part of your day.

Boost your mood with this short practice focused on opening up the sides of your body. Whether you need an attitude adjustment or a subtle lift in your mood, this class should heed that call. Explore opening up the sides of your body and feel awake and alive!

If your low back is acting up and feeling cranky, then this stay low stretch session is just what your body needs today. We'll focus on all of my favorite low back stretches to help lengthen, massage, and hydrate that sticky low back area. I promise your low back will say thank you after this short but sweet session.

Release stress and tension in the back and hips with this yoga sequence to bring relief and relaxation to your back and hips. Whether you've had a long day at the office, an intense workout, or simply need some rejuvenation, this sequence will help you release tension and promote flexibility in these crucial areas of your body leaving you feeling refreshed, more flexible, and ready to take on the day with a sense of ease and well-being.

This class focuses on easing stress and tightness in the shoulders, neck and upper back, especially if you spend a lot of time on the phone or computer (who doesn't these days)! Through gentle stretches, mindful movements, and targeted exercises, this practice helps to improve posture and alleviate discomfort caused by daily activities. If you suffer from pain and discomfort in this region this class will bring relief and leave your upper body feeling refreshed and aligned.

This class will consist of holding static postures to help release the hips, shoulders, and spine.

*There is no background music so feel free to add your own playlist.

The element of air is open and receptive. With a focus on somatic movements and various breath practices, students will feel a sense of newness, as though they opened the windows in their house/body.

Detoxifying with your breath, twists, and forward fold postures is a great way to improve circulation and release toxins while stimulating your organs. The poses and movements in this flow are a sequence that can help with digestion, congestion, and a general detox of the entire body.

Join Mary Baker for a simple and slow-paced class that focuses on the basics of yoga. Perfect for students who are newer to yoga or returning after some time off for injuries or health issues. This class uses modified transitions and yoga blocks for greater safety and stability moving between poses and moves at a much slower pace to allow time to refine and simply be and breath in each position.

This practice combines posture holds, both standing and seated, to start your day. It gradually awakens your entire body without the abruptness of a fast-paced routine, allowing you to stretch and strengthen while setting a positive course for the day ahead.

This is the second class in the Everyday Gentle Hatha Yoga series, a series designed to give you time and space to slow down, turn inward, and rejuvenate. This slow-paced, mindful, well-balanced class will help you release physical and mental tension as you reconnect with your breath and body. Options are offered throughout class so you can adapt the practice to meet your body’s needs. Enjoy!

If you’ve been putting yourself last on your “to-do” list lately, then this class is just what you need to turn up your self-love dial! And, best of all, it’s a quickie so no excuses for not having enough time for your self-care. We’ll stay low for some seated, kneeling and reclining stretches that will release tension and bring you back to your center. Then Mary will guide you through a brief meditation to focus that lens even more on your needs and desires. We will finish up by grabbing your journal to create a powerful intention and affirmation for your day. Ok, it’s tune up time!

This class is apart of a zodiacal series to attune the physical and subtle body to the energetics of the Moon in Pisces. It supports inward introspection and promotes restoration. Postures are restorative, and aid in calming the mind and nourishing the body.These forces are key to withdrawing from the world, and surrendering into source.

It can be practiced when the moon is in Pisces, each month, or if your birth moon is in Pisces, or if you'd like to accentuate the physical and mental qualities.

Explore gentle backbends and heart-opening poses to release tension and cultivate flexibility in the upper body. This class focuses on expanding the chest, shoulders, and upper back, promoting a sense of openness and lightness.

The classes in Elise's Sweet & Simple series provide an adaptable experience and are designed for mixing and matching with each other.

Gentle yoga with mindfulness combines slow, soothing yoga postures with a focused and present awareness of the breath and body. This practice emphasizes relaxation, flexibility, and stress reduction. The gentle yoga poses are designed for all levels, promoting a sense of ease and comfort. Mindfulness, a key component, involves being fully present in the moment, cultivating awareness of sensations, thoughts, and emotions. The integration of mindful breathing with gentle movements creates a harmonious practice that not only enhances physical well-being but also nurtures mental and emotional balance, fostering a tranquil and rejuvenated state of mind. This mindful approach to yoga invites you to connect with your body, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner calm, making it an ideal practice for both beginners and those seeking a gentle, holistic approach to well-being.

Try this short class whenever you want to pause, breathe deeply, feel, and invite more calm into your day. You'll practice gentle floor poses such as Cat/Cow Breathing, Seated Forward Bends (Janu Sirsasana), Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani), and more, to help you turn inward and recenter yourself. Enjoy!

You work hard all week at the gym – treat yourself to an extra yummy rest day with this stay low full body stretch session. Class begins starting out on your back to stretch out those tight hamstrings and IT bands. Then transitions to some seated and kneeling poses for releasing the psoas, spine & shoulders. Then head back down to reclining to wrap up with some extra goodness for the low back and glutes. Your body will say a big thank you for this relaxing rest day practice!

This sequence to stress-relief and emotional balance is where tranquility meets movement. Flowing through a series of gentle yoga poses, each movement is guided with mindfulness, encouraging you to connect deeply with your breath and body. Emphasizing poses that release tension and promote inner calm the practice gently unwinds both body and mind. With regular practice, you can cultivate a sense of inner peace and emotional balance feeling rejuvenated and centered, ready to face the world with renewed serenity.

This class centers on grounding and strengthening the lower body. Expect gentle flows and static poses that target the legs, hips, and lower back. Embrace the feeling of stability and rootedness as you connect with the earth beneath you. The classes in Elise's Sweet & Simple series provide an adaptable experience and are designed for mixing and matching with each other.

Welcome to the third class in the Daily Decompression series, a group of classes designed to help you release tension in both your body and mind, allowing you to feel more present and at ease. In this class, you will be guided through gentle postures that incorporate all movements of the spine, as well as stretches for your chest, hips, and shoulders. This class is perfect for any time of day when you need to unwind, breathe deeply, and decompress. Enjoy!

This well-rounded practice that strikes a balance between gentleness and challenge, emphasizing the art of holding postures to improve your overall body flexibility and strength. This class is designed to help you start your day smoothly, and infuse energy into your morning routine.

Nurture spinal health and enhance flexibility through fluid movements and gentle twists. This class encourages you to explore the full range of motion in your spine, releasing tension and promoting a sense of ease and suppleness in the back and torso.

The classes in Elise's Sweet & Simple series provide an adaptable experience and are designed for mixing and matching with each other.

Get off your seat and get ready to open and release your tight hips and hamstrings! This focused practice will help you create space and freedom for your back side. Whether you are an athlete or a desk jockey, this class is perfect for anyone suffering from tight glutes, hammies, and hips!

Strengthen and tone your core muscles with a series of mindful movements and targeted exercises. Through dynamic sequences and stability-building poses, you'll engage your abdominals, obliques, and deeper core muscles, fostering balance and stability from within.

The classes in Elise's Sweet & Simple series provide an adaptable experience and are designed for mixing and matching with each other.

This Hatha yoga class is designed specifically for those who have been through a health challenge or may still be feeling ill but want to keep their bodies moving. It is mat based with no standing postures or inversions/semi inversions. It is part of the the post-illness recovery series - the first video focuses on the breath with this physical posture class building upon that. The intention of this class is to give you courage and and comfort in your wellness journey, supporting you towards a level of strength that allows you to move back to your usual yoga class.

Take time out of your day to nurture and integrate your mind, body, and spirit. This slow-paced, seated chair yoga class is an adaptive yoga practice that is for anyone who needs or wants to practice seated, regardless of physical ability. In this class you will be guided through gentle yoga postures and given options/suggestions throughout so that you can adapt postures to fit the needs of your own body.

Props such as a yoga block and 2-3 folded blankets (or folded towels) are recommended to help you find comfort and stability, but if those are not available you can still practice this class. All are welcome!

Specific modified yoga poses target kinetic (movement) lines and deep muscles to promote mobility, healthy flexibility and prevent injuries. This class focuses on opening up the myofascial tissue connections from: chest to armpit, wrists to shoulders, and, neck to shoulders to promote healthy posture and mobility in neck and upper back.

Great class to support healthy mobility in joints and restore muscular imbalance.

Feeling stiff? Grab a bolster or block to sit on and join me for a short 15 minute class. Through gentle movement, we’ll release tension and enhance range of motion through the sides of the neck, the upper back, and the muscles of the upper arms. Come back to this class again when you need a sweet release.