Yoga for Winding Down

Shakira may not have been the first to say that Your Hips Don't Lie. Yogis have always looked at the legs and hips as the foundation of the body. It is understood that if your legs and hips, your first and second chakra, are in alignment, it is easier to bring the rest into alignment and also the opposite is true - if your hips are out of wack, it is all a bit trickier. Perhaps you have noticed this in a simpler way - when your low back hurts, perhaps you also notice your shoulders or neck start to feel wonky as well. In this low to the ground, gentle sequence, we will work the full dimension of the hips (inner, outer, front and back). Using side stretching to create a connection from the hips to the heart, we will explore what it means to slow down and listen to our hips. And maybe just take them out dancing after class. You never know....

A quick yin unwind for those short on time. Calm down, open your neck + shoulders and find some big hip openers all on your back. Slow moving, relaxing yin class to help you reset back to the calm, free, divine Self you are. Enjoy a gentle Sound Bowl Savasana to help you shed any final worries + tensions.

Evening Flow is a Hatha-based sequence that is great for unlocking the body and quieting the mind after a long and stressful day. It is the perfect class to get you ready for a restful night's sleep or to destress during the day.

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

This practice focuses on the interconnected relationship of the body and the mind and how our awareness of one, directly affects the other. In a yin practice, we disengage the muscles of the body to access the drier tissues within and at the same time we can also observe the mind expand. Enjoy long holds in five different shapes to explore this concept and end the class with a short pranayama practice.

Quell fear and calm down in this 40-minute Yin class, specifically sequenced to stimulate the Kidney + Urinary Bladder Meridians Lines (stimulates trust, wisdom, more energy, hope). Expect long holds to help the body + mind unravel and relax, followed by a sound bowl Savasana to leave you feeling super relaxed and reconnected to Self.

Enjoy this full-body loosen-up sequence, which is perfect as a warm up for or cool down from any form of yoga or exercise, as well as a stand-alone practice to relax, loosen and invigorate the entire body.

This class is great after any workout or training session involving the legs. You will stretch our your hips, hamstring and low back while doing some mobility work and static stretching. Class can be done after your workout or on a rest day.

Sometimes you want the benefit of the long, slow, deep Yin holds but don't have a full hour to practice. Elise will guide you through just a few juicy poses to get into your hips and spine in just a few minutes. Enjoy this short taste of Yin Yoga!

Spotify playlist for Bite-Sized Yin

This 35 minute yin class is all about cultivating the fire energy that is inside us. True, we don't always think of fire when it comes to yin, but keep in mind there is an element of yin in yang and yang in yin.

As we open up our hearts and connect to that active energy, we think about joy, peace, enthusiasm and self-esteem. How wonderful that we can passively cultivate this active energy!

You can expect to open you heart, stretch your chest, neck and shoulders and come away with a wonderful grounded energy.

Ready to relax and unwind? This gentle, yet thorough class gives you space to breathe, stretch, release tension, and relax as you wind down from your day. Similar to other classes in this series, expect to breathe fully, have time to go deep into postures, and feel nourished, calmer, and more open physically after this class.

Spotify playlist for Evening Yoga for Stress Relief 3

Indulge in a gentle Yin sequence crafted to stimulate the Stomach + Spleen Meridians (sheds worry, anxiety, lack of confidence, and feelings of overwhelm). End your class with an extra-long Savasana accompanied by a mini-Sound Bath—encouraging relaxation, deep meditation, and a mending of connection to our inner divine.

Wind down with this gentle class that will help you transition into a restful state before bedtime. In just 20 minutes you will practice gentle chest, back, and hip opening postures that will leave you feeling balanced and grounded. Take this time to stretch your body, center your mind, and shift into relaxation. Enjoy!

This slow-paced class gives you a time and space to breathe, feel, and recenter. You will be guided through postures that aim to stretch the major muscle groups in your body, practice a gentle Pranayama breathing technique, and rest in final Savasana. Enjoy grounding postures such as Half Pigeon (with options), Tree pose (Vrksasana), Half Frog Pose (Bhekasana), and more. This class is accessible and perfect for all-levels of yoga experience. Enjoy!

This slower-paced class is designed to specifically help you open your chest, upper back and shoulders. Expect different variations of warrior poses with the strap and puppy pose with the blocks. While some of these movements might feel a bit intense, the reward will be well worth it!

Feeling tight? Extra sore today? Unwind tension from your legs and hips and enjoy the feeling of sweet release. These are some of my favorite moves and stretches to discharge restlessness stored in my quads, hamstrings, inner thighs, calves and glutes, I hope you enjoy!

The ultimate combo!

Indulge in a gentle Yin sequence crafted to stimulate the Gallbladder + Liver Meridians (increasing energy among these meridian lines invoke greater confidence, transformation of repressed emotions, and better decision making). End your class with an extra-long Shavasana accompanied by a mini-Sound Healing—celestial sounds + vibration that encourage relaxation, deep meditation, and a mending of connection to our inner divine.

Similar to the first Daily Decompression class, this FREE gentle class gives you another opportunity to release tension in your mind and body. You will practice deep breathing as well as postures that aim to increase mobility and stretch your chest, hips, and shoulders. Take this time to slow down, nurture yourself, and unwind.

This yin class is all about tuning out distractions, moving inward and becoming so strong that outside forces don't make us react. Lofty goals for a yoga class, right?!

Your mantra throughout this class is:
I have no where else to be.
I have nothing else to do.
I have nothing else to think about.

You can expect to open your hips, your heart and do some gentle twisting.

Decompress, rest, and let go in this slow-paced class that will help open your body and center your mind. This well-rounded practice gives you a little of everything, with extra emphasis on hip-opening with postures like Mandukasana (Prone-Frog) and Lizard Pose (Runners Lunge) to help you release tension. Throughout class Jackie invites you to stay present and to allow your postures to be more effortless so that you can fully experience all that yoga offers. Enjoy!

This video version of Gentle Hatha 4 is a remaster of an audio class that was first recorded in 2011. Please enjoy this new and updated version, as well as the other 6 classes in the Gentle Hatha series.

There's nothing better than gentle yoga after a big workout! Use this short class to stretch and lengthen your worked muscles, and to detox your whole system. Elise will guide you through simple poses to help you recover from your sport and move forward refreshed and calm.


Spotify playlist for Post-Workout Gentle Cool Down

Are you a runner or athlete with sore or tight legs? This slow-paced class will offer passive stretches with longer holds to help release the tension that builds up in the legs and hips during running, hiking or long walks. Have any blocks, pillows or blankets nearby to help support you in your practice. Class ends with a self-guided savasana.

Yoga is an opportunity to recenter yourself as you nurture your relationship with your mind, body, and spirit. This slow paced full-body class will give you space to breathe, feel, and reconnect. Take this time for yourself to slow down, move inward, and recharge. Enjoy!

This video version of Gentle Hatha 3 is a remaster of a class that was first recorded in 2009. Please enjoy this new and updated version, as well as the other 6 classes in the Gentle Hatha series.

Life is tough, but so are you. The truth is your body can withstand anything so long as you take the time to recover and restore. That's what this FREE class is all about.

This short Yin class starts with alternate nostril breathing to get your body into a parasympathetic state in hopes to take you deeper into rest and digest and away from fight or flight with the long holds of each shape.

If you love slowing down, or have a hard time slowing down, this class is for you. I know several of us will not slow down until we are made to. I'm happy to be the one to get you to slow your roll.

You will feel a release in your shoulders, hips and low back. Believe me when I say, you need this class in your life.

Need a quick break to wind down? This short class will help you slow down, decompress, and let go of tension. You will stretch and open your entire body as you rest and breathe deeply. Enjoy this class anytime of day to feel grounded and centered.

Grounded is a yoga class for your home practice. This practice helps you re-connect to earth, using gravity to calm the nervous system and release stress.

Many of us carry our physical and emotional tension in our lower back and hips. This class consist of my favorite go-to shapes to release this tension to feel more spacious and at ease.

Self care is essential for optimal health and yoga is one of the best ways to nurture yourself. Give yourself a reboot with this slow paced gentle hatha class and you will feel balanced, refreshed, rested, and revitalized. This full-body hatha class will give you a little bit of everything so you can feel whole and complete. Throughout class Jackie reminds you to allow yourself to truly let go and receive all that each posture has to offer. Enjoy!

This video version of Gentle Hatha 2 is a remaster of a class that was first recorded in 2008. Please enjoy this new and updated version, as well as the other 6 classes in the Gentle Hatha series.

If you need to unwind after a long day, this class is for you. Whether you're stressed out, or just need a good stretch and to calm down before bed, this practice consists of accessible, deeply relaxing poses, that open your whole body, relax your mind, and leave you feeling calmer. Expect deep breathing, longer holds, postures lower to the ground (no chaturanga), an inversion, and a relaxing experience for your nervous system, mind, and body. If you're feeling stress mentally, this practice will give your mind a breather and if you're holding physical tension, this class provides stretches to relieve your body. Also note, this class can be practiced anytime you want a gentler, nourishing and stress-relieving yoga session (at a time other than in the evening).

Spotify playlist for Evening Yoga for Stress Relief

Get grounded quickly. This short, innovative series of supine poses at the wall uses two straps, one around the ball of your foot and one around the top of your thigh to help root your thigh bones back, stretch your hamstrings, and create traction in the lower back. Your go-to practice for when your body feels disconnected from the Earth, your nerves are fried, or your mind is spacey.


Spotify playlist for Root Back & Relax

In our busy and fast-paced world it's important to take time to slow down, be present and nurture ourselves so that we can feel and be our best. This FREE slow-paced all-levels yoga class combines Hatha and Yin styles of yoga to help you reduce stress and tension in both your mind and body so that you can feel refreshed. Give yourself a much needed reset and notice how much better you feel.

Grab a folded blanket + 1 or 2 yoga blocks or 2 folded towels for the Yin portion of this class. You may or may not need all these props, but it's good to have them handy in case. Enjoy!