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Asana Breakdown

Dive deeper into your asanas, discovering variations and different sensations that can arise in each posture. These short videos cover how to move into and out of yoga postures, the tiny, refined movements that can make your asanas feel more at ease, and props that can assist you or challenge you as you deepen your yoga practice.

A Gentle Sun Salutation: For Beginners or A Relaxed Practice — A Gentle Sun Salutation
This sun salutation moves slowly through the motions, with the option to use blocks, so you don’t feel […]

February 5, 2020 in Asana Breakdown / Short Flows tagged 5 min / basics / props / relaxation / sun salutation / warm up

Sun Salutation A — Sun Salutation A
In this video Courtney breaks down two of the key poses in Sun Salutation A – down dog […]

February 15, 2018 in Asana Breakdown / Short Flows tagged 15 min / basics / sun salutation / warm up

Extended Triangle — Extended Triangle
This version of triangle pose, or trikonasana, extends the top arm overhead instead of reaching it skyward, which […]

February 15, 2018 in Asana Breakdown tagged 5 min / hip openers / lateral stretch / standing poses

Crow — Crow Play
In this video, Courtney takes you through a variety of steps to help you build the strength and […]

June 15, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 10 min

Camel — Finding Staying Power in Camel
Often yogis go too far too fast in Camel, making it uncomfortable and hard to stay in for […]

May 11, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 10 min / backbends / props

Moving From Within — Moving From Within
Learn how to move from your deep set muscles taking you deeper into your asanas with more comfort, […]

April 27, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 20 min / spinal mobility / warm up

Setting the Mat for Relaxation — Setting the Mat for Relaxation
Courtney takes you through a variety of setups in this video for when you plan to relax for […]

April 26, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 20 min / props / restorative / supine poses

Eight Point Pose — Demystifying 8 Point Pose
Eight Point Pose, or what is more commonly a set of instructions, “knees, chest, chin”, is a yoga […]

April 25, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 10 min / backbends / prone poses

Anantanasana — Anantanasana: Riding the Snake
Sometimes called Infinite Pose or Vishnu’s Couch, this yoga posture is a fun yet challenging way to work […]

April 25, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 10 min / core strengtheners

Shoulderstand — Finding Shoulderstand for Your Body
The queen of asanas, shoulderstand provides many benefits to the body. In this video I cover 3 versions […]

March 27, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 15 min / inversions

Bridge pose — Bridge Pose 2.5 Ways
My favorite way to create space in the lower vertebrae when I’ve been sitting, whether it’s at work, […]

March 27, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 15 min / backbends / supine poses

Headstand — Working Into Headstand
Find your way to a stable and steady headstand without using a wall or kicking up! Poses: Akunchanasana […]

March 27, 2017 in Asana Breakdown tagged 15 min / inversions