Abs / Core Strengthening

This practice is about finding your flow state & enjoying the spaces between the poses along your journey. We continuously move & create a seamless flow so that energy & breath can build throughout. Expect fun & challenging transitions in this dynamic sequence.

Here's a great, simple sequence focused on full-body strengthening and toning through power vinyasa sequences. This medium-paced, challenging and fun class is designed for practitioners who are at least at an advanced beginner level, as long as they are free of injuries that would limit vinyasa practice.

In this 30 minute flow we strengthen the connection with the deep core muscles as well as build up heat with a fun pranayama technique called Breath of Fire that is sure to get the belly moving!

This quick but powerful class fuses together elements of yoga, barre, and pilates for total core strength. Tap into the power of your breath in this challenging, fun, and dynamic sequence designed to increase functional core stability and up level your yoga and movement practice across the board.

Join Yoga Therapist Shy Sayar in this essential practice for strong abs & a healthy back! The essence of Somatics is mindfulness of the body and proprioception (awareness of the body in space) - in this class Shy will lead you through simple exercises to strengthen the abs & back, while focusing on creating length in the spine and emphasizing the relaxation and release of the muscles at work, in order to deepen the mind-brain-body connection and train in letting go, as much as in strength & stability.

Socrates said, "If you would seek health, first look at the spine." Kristin has been working spinal mobility since her back surgery in 1998. Enjoy a 30-min. slow flow that incorporates the 6 movements of the spine to improved strength and flexibility, as well as spinal articulation focusing on sustainable mobility.

This is a quick, powerful class that will have your arms shaking and your heart pumping! Bonus points for the sneaky core work! Expect a lot of jumping!

H.I.I.T. + Flow is a fusion class that will consist of a 30-minute high-intensity interval sequence followed by a 15-minute dynamic yoga flow, cool down, and savasana. This class will give you the perfect blend of fitness and yoga.

*Hand weights are used in the H.I.I.T. portion of the class.

This sequence will prepare your hips for half and full lotus. We will strengthen the core, work the hips, and stretch the quads, inner thighs, hamstrings, and low back.

A short & effective session for your handstand practice. We work on shoulder mobility & stability, glute strength & core conditioning. This class includes some air time & as you will be fully primed, feel free to continue on with your handstand practice after the class.

Level up your practice and life with this fusion flow class that aims to create strength for the purpose of entraining grace and fluidity in one's movement practices. Explore dynamic movement progressions that focuses on breath-body integration, fun and unique transitions, and the use of blocks for added challenge and alignment.

Evening Practice a movement practice releasing tension in shoulders, neck and spine. A great release at the end of your day.

This short & effective practice will create a lot of space & stability in your upper body. It's the perfect antidote to a desk job. There are opportunities for inversions & alternatives are offered.

Join me for this quick (yet very effective!) full body barre class. Grab a light set of weights for upper body and one heavier weight (if you have it) for a barre-less/chairless lower body section. Dive right in with a dynamic warm up and expect to break a sweat before you move into the succeeding plank and spinal strengthening series. Finish class with a few minutes of core work before you are on your way to enjoy the rest of your day!

This class is designed to help you bring awareness to the pelvis and its role in supported backbends. While this class is focused on accessible backbends, the work required to create structure is detailed and precise. While the first half of this class is slower moving, the second half picks up its pace and is certain to get the heart rate up.

The core is so much more than just the superficial muscles we see on models and influencers. While this sequence does work those superficial muscles it also brings focus to the deeper core muscles. Use your abdominals and core in this class as you move through standing poses, balancing poses and pranayama. You will sweat, maybe curse but hopefully also have some fun.

Your Pilates fix is here! Just the classics: 100s, the series of 5, and the roll-up. You'll sweat, breathe, and tone the muscles of your powerhouse--your core.

This class is the perfect add-on to any workout or a great way to get a well rounded core workout anytime. If you're new to Pilates, check out Pilates 101 Foundation first!

This yin and yang express practice will have you work the core, hips, and legs to warm up the body quickly. You will be familiar with the poses, so focus on breathing to find heat as you move. Expect to get a little bit of a challenge with some playful poses.

Want a quick and challenging 10 minute core workout? Add this class on after a workout or whenever you've got a little time to create a strong, powerful center. Planks, Boat poses, and some traditional exercises will have you sweating and feeling strong. No excuses!

It’s time to level up! This Fusion Flow class is intended to build the integrated strength and flexibility needed to find greater grace in your yoga practice as well as off the mat. You will experience unique variations and exciting possibilities for peak challenges. You will explore movement progressions that are designed to strengthen various parts within the whole, that with practice, will instill a more embodied quality of movement and unlevel your yoga practice across the board.

This class targets the entire body, with a primary focus on glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core. Get ready for a fun and challenging class with opportunities to get upside down and explore inversions!

Spotify playlist for Fusion Flow

Ready to tap into your inner well of strength and power? This empowering Vinyasa flow class will have you shedding the layers hiding your inner light and revealing your authentic strength. You'll flow through twists, challenging balance series, heart-opening poses which will leave you feeling light and invigorated. You'll sweat, you'll strengthen, and you'll savor that savasana!

This is the 5th and final class of the Men's Yoga 101 series!! This class is a compilation/combination of all 4 prior classes of the series. Combined in this class is some of the core work you've worked on, mobility drills and poses, standing poses, some HIIT and more! if you've been working your way to this point in the series, I congratulate you for your efforts! I hope this series has been useful and helpful in building a strong positive relationship with yourself - maybe even shed a few pounds and improve your capacity to breathe :)) if you are here for this class without having done the series - I hope you enjoy! All my best, Robert

Enjoy this short full-body burn that will be sure to wake you up and get you moving in no time. All you need is a light set of weights (1-5 lbs) and you’ll be sure to break a sweat, feel the burn and elevate your heart rate. After a series of standing poses, you can look forward to coming down to the ground for some core and Pilates-inspired glute work.

New to Pilates? Here's your introduction where Claire focuses on proper technique, mind-body connection, and correct breathing. You'll work your powerhouse or center, which includes your abs, back, and butt. Learn how to access the deep core, and prepare yourself for faster-paced classes, confident of your technique. (excellent preparation for Claire's Pilates/Yoga fusion classes.)

This practice is designed to strengthen your core 360 degrees all round. So we move between drills & holds to build stability for the spine & promote a healthy strong back.

Tapas is one of the 5 Niyamas in the Yoga Sutras. It relates to self-discipline and is essentially the fire within us—our drive—that keeps us steadfast on our path of growth and awareness.

This warming class invites you to tend to your inner fire as you tap into the strength within. Class combines flow, breath, core strength, arm & leg balancing, twists, and more to help you cultivate balance and gain momentum. Throughout class you are encouraged to embrace challenges while also honoring your body and your highest purpose.


Spotify playlist for Inner Strength Flow 2: The Fire Within

Weight loss is not about beating up the body. It's about coming back to your wholeness and releasing the ways in which the body might be keeping the score. Join Kristin for 30 minutes of yoga sculpting, a cool down and a heart chakra meditation where we will connect to our breathing and expand our love to self and others. Heart Chakra Metta Poem by Beth Beard.

You think core is just about strong muscles and ripped abs? You're missing most of the good stuff. This short but potent practice focuses on abdominal, oblique and pelvic floor areas to enliven physical AND devotional aspects of your innate stability, to enhance both posture AND innate calm, so the world can't so easily throw you around like a doll in a hurricane. Let's get to it.

Spotify playlist for Devotion Intensive I: Core of Now

This is the 4th class in the Men's Yoga 101 series! In this class - you will work on your hips - you will tone and strengthen your core - you will twist and rotate your spine in good healthy ways - you will strengthen your legs in some standing poses and hopefully feel challenged in a good and positive way, keeping you coming back to your mat over and over again! this class can be practiced by any and all - can be part of the series or as a one off stand alone class :)) Hope you enjoy!!

Bienvenida/Bienvenido a tu primera (o segunda/tercera) clase de yoga. Me da gusto que te des esta oportunidad para explorar como se sienten estos ejercicios en tu cuerpo. Esta clase te dará la oportunidad de disfrutar moviendo el cuerpo y en veinte minutos estar lista/listo para continuar con tu día.