Yoga to Relax and Recover

Find relief in your neck and shoulders in this Yin Yoga class focused on variations for the upper body. Explore familiar poses like Pigeon, Sphinx and Embryo with variations that stretch and compress the shoulder girdle bringing blood and chi circulation to your tissues.

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.

This nourishing yin yoga class is perfect for any woman in perimenopause or postmenopausal. I this class I talk a little bit about why yin yoga is such a powerful tool we can use when our body is going through so many changes.

You will feel supported in each pose as you open and soften into gentle twists, heart and hip openers.

You can expect to slow down and fill you cup back up so you can carry on with life after taking the time to care for yourself.

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.

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!

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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.

This FREE class will open, stretch, and relax your upper body in just 20 minutes. Your shoulder, neck, and upper back region can accumulate stress and tension and this practice is the perfect antidote. Expect deep stretches, time to breathe and unwind, and time to open into postures.

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This Yin Yoga class offers leg stretching, twisting and mindfulness to replenish your energy stores. Learn how to conserve your energy, harmonize your chi flow and recover from daily stresses. A strap is required for this practice. Additional props recommended: blanket, blocks, and bolster.

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.

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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.

Give yourself permission to relax, unwind, and settle into peace with this 45-minute Restorative Yoga + Sound Bath. Each wonderfully supported pose is held for 7-minutes and accompanied by crystal singing bowls, chimes + Tibetan bowls and little guidance, so you can settle into Self and a renewing meditative state. Surrender into support and put down all your stresses and worries. This time is for you.

Join Erin in beautiful Eldorado Canyon for this FREE yoga nidra class in nature. This class requires nothing of you, but to lie down and enjoy stillness while being guided through a simple breath exercise and a body scan. This is perfect for a midday break or to unwind at the end of night. Allow the external world to melt away as you draw your senses inside to find peace and quiet within.

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 meditation is the perfect way to give your mind a breather in just a few minutes. You don't always need a long meditation practice to experience the benefits and change your day. This practice is calming, enjoyable, and accessible for all levels, even those new to meditation. In 5 minutes you'll feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

This gentle morning class will help you get centered and ease into your day. If you like to stretch and open your body in the morning, without an intense or abrupt practice first thing in the morning. Expect deep breathing, long and satisfying stretches, and a gradual build of energy to get you ready for a wonderful day. This is also a nice gentler class that can be practiced at any time of day.


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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!

Caitlin Rose guides you into and out of Yin Yoga poses while leaving space in between for you to steep in the relative quiet. Each pose is like a miniature meditation and Caitlin Rose offers gentle reminders to cultivate mindfulness and ease. While the poses are described and modifications mentioned, this practice is best suited for those familiar with Yin Yoga. Silence is golden.

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 class is designed to give relief to new mothers. If you've experienced childbirth in recent months, your body has been through a lot, and mentally taking care of a newborn is a big adjustment. This class will give you relief physically, mentally, and emotionally. You'll have a chance to breathe, stretch, and relax.

This FREE class is ideal if you're expecting a new baby and need some physical, mental, and emotional relief. Carrying a child requires a lot of energy on your body and mind, and this class will give you some solace! Be prepared to breathe, move, and relax, designed for new mothers.

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.

This class works to relieve low back pain and improve posture. Side sleeping, screen time, and day to day life can close specific lines of the body which leads to low back pain, poor posture, and loss of mobility.

Designed to be both therapeutic and to improve muscular balance. This class opens key reflective points within the body to support back/shoulder mobility and to release: upper back knots, low back lateral 'pulling', tightness across chest and front of the hips.

Recommended to be done daily - few times a week to improve posture, shoulder mobility, and support hip opening. Practice with my video, Evolutions of flow-Seat of Health for a healthy back and hips.

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.

This FREE short and accessible class is perfect for those moments when you need a yoga break to feel centered, open, and present. You can practice this yoga class anytime, anywhere, and you don't even need a yoga mat as Jackie only teaches standing postures. This class is perfect for beginners as well as more experienced yoga practitioners who are looking for a short practice to lengthen, breathe, and reconnect. Enjoy!

Need to relax and unwind? This class will give you a good stretch to relieve any tension you may have picked up during your day, to relax before you rest for your evening. This class moves slowly, and has some standing postures, before moving to the floor for longer holds to unwind in. This is also a nice full body gentler class to practice at any time of the day.

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In a world full of Yang energy, one of the best things we can do is Yin yoga. I know it's hard to slow down, but your body, your mind and your community need Yin energy right now.

This Yin class is focused on the hips and the heart which makes is perfect for any athletes or desk jockeys out there. Remember, with Yin we are focused on long holds that may not be challenging in execution, but challenging due to the stillness. For a lot of us, this slowing down is more challenging than any power or vinyasa flow.

Spotify playlist for Yummy Yin: Hips and Heart

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.