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Your body’s truth
Heal the physical body and ground in your truth via this nourishing yin sequence for the kidneys and adrenals. We practice a series of postures to replenish the nervous system, including supported forward fold, sphinx, half frog, one-legged twists, supported bridge, and reclined butterfly. Let go of...
Healing the body during transitions
Enjoy a lovingly supportive practice for any transition in life, whether you’re adjusting to the change of season or a personal transformation. Start gentle in reclined stretching and nourishing hip openers before a sequence of seated chakra/energy exercises to clear and refresh the energy body. L...
New Moon Cosmic Yin for Libra season and the planet Venus
Activate and align with the astrological season in this cosmic yin practice focusing on Libra season, the equinox, and the planet Venus.Props: block and one (or two) blanket(s) Correspondences for Libra seasonColors: light blue, royal blue, brown, green, lavender, pink, violet, yellow Crystals: my p...
The equinox threshold
See yourself standing in the liminal space between seasons, ready to enter the threshold of autumn and release any old stories or skins. Call on the support of Archangel Raziel or the inner teacher/wisdom keeper for support and guidance.Essence: violetCrystal: moonstone or obsidianAffirmations to ca...
Gratitude and grief (30-minute version)
During the fall equinox, there are often two polar energies at play: the energy of gratitude/abundance/prosperity and grief/releasing/letting go. Practice a gentle yoga flow to explore these polarities and feel the liminal space in between. The flow includes dynamic low lunge, child’s pose, kneeli...
This week's equinox events
Hi everyone! Just a reminder that I have some special offerings this week, including the start of my fall course The Abundant Harvest: Awakening Your Prosperity Code. I also have a new moon offering on Friday evening at 6 p.m., New Moon Cosmic Yin, to help us transition into Libra season, the equino...
Connect to the sacred
Explore the theme of connection while creating a strong and calm container for your nervous system. Postures include seated forward fold, child’s pose, figure four, thread-the-needle, and twisted roots. The class begins and ends with alternate nostril breathing for balance. Props: bolster or firm ...
Gratitude and grief
During the fall equinox, there are often two polar energies at play: the energy of gratitude/abundance/prosperity and grief/releasing/letting go. Practice a gentle yoga flow to explore these polarities and feel the liminal space in between. We begin with the Intelligence Meditation to help balance t...
Harmonic communication with Archangel Gabriel
Meditate on the blue ray, charge your throat chakra, and visualize harmonic communications during this Mercury retrograde season.Crystal: lapis lazuliEssence: myrrhAffirmations to draw in Gabriel’s force: May I be true to my message. May I be clear in my soul. May I be eloquent in my loving. May I...
Reimagined class offering! New Moon Cosmic Yin
I have been strongly guided to reimagine the astrology course offering into a yoga class that will align with the astrology of the season. These cosmic astro-themed yin classes will work with the energy and theme of the new moon and its corresponding planet and zodiac sign. We will practice deep and...
Heal and recharge the aura
A healing yin/restorative practice for all of the empaths, intuitives, and givers out there who could use an energy recharge. We practice some restorative-style postures with arm movements to strengthen the electromagnetic field — including reclined butterfly, supported side bends, supported sphin...
Pranic heart flow
This practice helps to shift sadness, complacency, and stagnancy into happiness, motivation, and self-love by activating and energizing the pranic heart center. Begin with a call/response chant of the protection mantra (Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh, Sat Guray Nameh, Siri Guru Dayvay Nameh). T...
Full moon restorative yoga: bringing your dreams to life (Pisces 2022)
Note: I apologize for the poor video quality. For the first time in more than 500 recordings, Zoom decided to record everyone in the meeting, and I want to respect your privacy. So I edited the video and cropped it to just a pixelated me. First day of Mercury retrograde… I had it coming. ;-)——...
Full moon in Pisces: bringing your dreams to life
This is the last full moon of summer, and a time when we can remember and connect with our hopes, dreams, and imagination. What were you wishing for as we approached the spring equinox in March? What ideas were you excited about? What have your recent dreams been showing you? Now as we approach the ...
Fall Equinox Class Collection
Hi everyone! We're just two weeks away from the fall equinox... can you believe it?I curated a collection of classes that will help you transition to the fall season and find balance as we approach this time of equal day and equal night. The link to the showcase is https://vimeo.com/showcase/fal...
Meditation on the cosmic heart with Archangel Zadkiel
Learn about the cosmic heart chakra, the hidden jewel or holy grail within your energy field. Practice a meditation to connect to this frequency with the support of Archangel Zadkiel and your SAT NAM, your true identity.Essence: sageCrystal: larimarAffirmations to draw in Zadkiel’s force: May I be...
Sacred balance
In Chapter 15 of Living Your Yoga, Judith Lasater writes, “Contentment asks for only one thing: that you truly live in the experience of the moment. With contentment comes a lessening of fear. And with this comes the ability to share the most important thing that you have been given: your love, yo...
Where love is deep
A twisty and hip-opening flow to access some of the deeper, hidden layers of the body to prepare for the new season. We begin with a reading by Mark Nepo called “Where love is deep,” and then move into child’s pose and intuitive warm-ups. Your flow starts with standing eagle-arm circles and in...
The healing temples of Atlantis with Archangel Raphael
Connect with the emerald green ray and journey to the temples of Atlantis to receive healing and guidance.Crystal: emeraldEssence: lavenderAffirmations to draw in Raphael’s force: May I be healthy. May I live a pure life. May I be cleansed from fear. May I live in peace.Raphael chant on Spotify
The nature of being human
Exploring the theme of impermanence, practice a twisty and spine-releasing sequence to release expectations and find peace in times of change. A reading of the Five Remembrances by Thich Nhat Hanh leads us into a brief centering with alternate nostril breathing to balance. The sequence includes dyna...
Nabhi kriya power practice (20 minutes)
Nabhi (naval) kriya creates a strong core, tones your abdominals, activates your energy and vitality, and supports healthy digestion. After the kriya, stay in relaxation for as long you need to feel rested and rejuvenated. This is a great daily or weekly practice. Level 2 kundalini Benefits: naval s...
Strong and motivated
This naval-focused class begins with breathwork, cleansing warm-ups, vinyasas and hamstring stretching before culminating in nabhi kriya. Nabhi (naval) kriya creates a strong core, tones your abdominals, activates your energy and vitality, and supports healthy digestion. Level 2 hatha/kundalini Prop...
Library updates!
Happy Jupiter Day, everyone -- and new moon this weekend!I wanted to let you know that I've been gradually updating the online library archive with new classes. I apologize to those who love the library and haven't seen any new classes in a while. I have more than 400 videos now, and the lib...
Spread your wings with Archangel Jophiel
“Liberation is the call of the soul to action.” Activate the sun-like citrine ray of Jophiel in this meditation that begins with breath and surya mudra before journeying into the sky. Allow the qualities of freedom, confidence, and trust be your guide.Crystal: citrineEssence: narcissusDaily affi...
Awakening the Cosmos Mini-Courses
Hi everyone! Mini-courses are back! I'm going to be offering a series on the planets in our solar system, starting with Chiron, the wounded healer, on Saturday, Sept. 24. In these courses, you'll learn about the astrological significance of the planets, their mythology, how to find them in y...
Ground the body, ground your thoughts
Navigate restless thoughts and emotions with this feel-good grounding practice that opens the entire body. Begin with some heart-activating meditations to release tension, and then stretch spine, wrists, and feet. You’ll continue with a melting heart pose to expand the breath, and then enjoy the r...
Cleanse the organs (30-minute version)
A wonderfully cleansing and rejuvenating practice, just in time for Virgo season! Begin with some intuitive warm-ups, then enjoy a flow for the nervous system that includes Warrior I with arm movements, pyramid, downward dog, cat/cow, thread the needle twists, and boat pose variations (including a f...
Cleanse the organs
A wonderfully cleansing and rejuvenating practice, just in time for Virgo season! Using a combination of hatha yoga postures and kundalini kriyas, move through a sequence to detoxify the body, open and stretch the ribs, and uplift your mood. We begin by chanting the mantra OM NAMAH SHIVAYA to clear ...
Journey to the Temple of Hathor with Archangel Zaphkiel
“Great souls aspire to be enraptured by the all that is in love.”This meditation connects with the sacral chakra, the carnelian ray, the energy of Venus, and guides you to the Temple of Hathor to receive insight from the archangel frequency of Zaphkiel.The time has come to turn your heartinto a ...
Neutralize the tension
Exploring the theme of attachment and aversion, practice recognizing when your nervous system gets activated and neutralize through awareness. Begin with a movement to clear and refresh the aura and warm up with cat/cows and hip circles. Practice deep belly breathing in prostration pose and a long-h...
