My favourite full length class of the course was the All levels Yoga class. I found the class had a great balance of meeting all students where they are at and encouraging them to challenge themselves and go beyond their comfort level. Living in a small town I anticipate teaching to students from a wide variety of skill levels and it was…

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Enjoy this targeted micro sequence for opening up the hips.
YTT Microsequencehttps://youtu.be/sJFXlCdtkLw

This might have been one of my favourite run throughs of this class.
YTT 60 Minute Classhttps://youtu.be/4AUEHmYwp8s

YTT HW EFThttps://youtu.be/QdGQ5pSRJEQ

YTT HW Pranayamahttps://youtu.be/L8O7VpyINqk

This course has been my first experience with Kundalini yoga. I had not heard of Kundalini yoga before this but found it to be a very interesting practice. I enjoyed the practice and found it to be a lot more challenging mentally than I had initially anticipated and enjoyed stepping out of my comfort zone and exploring a new practice style. …

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I found Journey to Joyful to be a really enlightening read. The section on emotional prison keepers really resonated with me and was very eye opening. I was able to very clearly see how each of the 3 elements have been holding me back and in the past have been the root of a lot of pain and unnecessary heartache. Here are a few of the key…

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The sections I’m seeing this with are the full length classes, peak pose, mantra, and special case.
I have watched all the videos but it doesn’t have the option to mark the video complete when I finished watching the videos.

That is where I’ve been keeping track. Thank you

I’m having an issue with the app where some sections won’t allow me to mark videos and sessions complete. This makes it so I can not mark an entire section of the course complete even after finishing all the videos and submitting the work.
Will this be an issue later when I submit my forms to graduate? Or is the app marking just for… Read more

https://youtu.be/hy7NgKdif_A

Staff Pose

Tight hamstrings are something I have been working through for a long time. I grew up playing soccer most of my life and as a result had many lower body injuries that a younger me did not feel the need to properly rehabilitate and prevent. Staff pose is one that seems simple but can actually be quite challenging and even painful…

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The Hawaiian Cooler is a great way to cool off as we come into the summer heat.
https://youtu.be/0Jfkj-ED0n4

https://youtu.be/5lNof5sXjM8

https://youtu.be/5pzQynd87fo

My favourite option for breakfast or an afternoon snack is a smoothie or protein shake. I really enjoyed the vegan protein health shake and it has become a new addition to my list. I like that it has a simple list, it’s easy to make and it tastes great. I made a few substitutions with ingredients that I had at home so feel free to adjust…

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I like to end my miracle morning routine with several rounds of sun salutations.
https://youtu.be/Wi-O_WKUSUs

Bow Pose is a pose that when practiced consistently can help strengthen your back and open the shoulders chest. Before moving into bow pose you will need to warm up your shoulders and chest, abdominals, hip flexors, wrists, and back.

Some great poses to help warm up the body and prepare your body for bow pose.

• Moving through several rounds…

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Crown Chakra – Sahasrara chakra

Location: top of the head

Colour: violet or white

The crown chakra represents a state of higher consciousness. When in balance we feel completely at peace and at one with the world. When out of balance we can feel cynical, close minded, and a disconnection spiritually. In yoga we can help activate and balance…

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Third Eye Chakra – Ajha chakra

Location: centre of the forehead between the eyes

Colour: Indigo/purple

The third eye represents our intuition, foresight. When in balance it provides wisdom and insight as well as helping us achieve a deeper spiritual connection. When the third eye is out of balance we feel a lack of direction or clarity. In…

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Throat Chakra – Vishuddha Chakra

Location: centre of the neck

Colour: blue

Element: Akasha

The throat chakra represents our ability to speak and communicate. When it is in balance we find it easy to communicate clearly and effectively with others and express ourselves creatively. When it is out of balance we can feel withdrawn, shy, arrogant,…

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Heart Chakra – Anahata Chakra

Location: Heart center

Colour: Green

Element: Air

The heart chakra represents love for others and our self as well as governing our relationships. When it is in balance we feel balanced emotionally, compassion for others and self, joy and love. When our heart chakra is out of balance it can lead to…

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Solar Plexus Chakra – Manipura Chakra

Location: diaphragm

Colour: Yellow

Element: fire

The solar plexus chakra represents how we manifest ourselves in the world. This includes traits like self-esteem, willpower, and independence. When in balance we feel courage to face challenges head on and persevere through challenging times. We also find we…

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Sacral Chakra – Svadhisthana Chakra

Location: Reproductive organs

Colour: Orange

Element: Water

The sacral chakra represents our creativity and sexual energies. When in balance it becomes easy to express ourselves creatively and intimately within our relationships. When out of balance we can become compulsive and find ourselves becoming…

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Root Chakra – Muladhara Chakra

Location: Base of the pelvis

Colour: Red

Element: Earth

The root chakra represents grounding, stability, safety, security, and basic needs. When the root chakra is balanced we feel calm, balanced and secure. When it is unbalanced we feel insecure, irresponsible and a lack of control. This can be caused by a lack…

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I really enjoyed the bed yoga series. It was a fun way to relax and stretch out the muscles before bed. I often forget how much we put our bodies through during the day and it was a fun way to take some time for myself and reconnect to my body. I slept much better and woke up more refreshed the next morning after practicing bed yoga. I…

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The miracle morning has truely changed my days for the better. Before I started doing the miracle morning I would dread getting up. I had an infant was not a great sleeper and up every hour or two all night long. I found I never had time for myself and felt like the day would quickly become chaotic and I could not get anything done. …

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Mountain Pose
Chi breath – inhale deeply through the nose and exhale through the mouth making a Shh sounds that is drawn out.
Arm motions – inhale fingers curl in and hands move up the front of the body. On the exhale the fingers straighten and the arms push out to the sides at shoulder height and come back around to meet in front.
Stand at… Read more

Wild Thing
Start by coming into downward dog. Lift the left leg up in the air coming into downward dog splits. Bend the knee and rotate the torso to the sky. The left foot comes all the way around, resting on the mat. Arch the back slightly and gaze forward.

Spinal Balance + variations
Start in table top. Knees should be under the hips and wrists under the shoulders. Extend one leg up and bend the knee. Pulse here pushing up with either the sole or the heel of the foot. They will each work different parts of the muscles.
Another variation is we can bring the leg out to the side and kick out… Read more

Forearm Side Plank
Come on to your left side with the left forearm resting on the mat. Elbow is aligned under the shoulder and legs are stacked on top of each other. Inhale and on the exhale lift the hips high and raise the right arm up straight.
If you need some added support you can also place your right leg in front.

Happy baby
Lie flat on your back with the knees bent. Lift the legs in the air with the knees bent at 90 degrees and wider than hip distance. Reach up and grab the soles of the feet and pull the legs down to the outside of the chest. Gently rock back and forth to give yourself a gentle back massage.

Camel Pose
Start out in a kneeling position. Knees are hip distant apart and the tops of the feet are resting on the mat. Inhale and lengthen through the spine and being the hands to rest on the lower back with the fingers pointing up. Exhale and arch back while bringing the hips forward. The neck should be relaxed and gaze up.
For a… Read more

Supported Forearm Inversion
Standing in front of the wall and come onto the forearms. Hands should be close to the wall. Lift one foot up into the air and looking between the hands push off slightly and bring both legs straight up. You can stay here or bring the feet onto the wall and slowly walk them down, coming into scorpion pose.

Cow face + Arch Massage
In a seated position, place the right leg over the left with the knees stacked on top of each other. Feet can be either pulled in close to get a deeper hip stretch or positioned away from the body for lessen the stretch.
Place the hands on the bottom of the feet and push on using the palm to massage the soles of the… Read more

Puppy Pose
Starting out in plank, drop the knees and the chest to the mat and extend the arms out in front. The hips should be aligned over the knees and the tops of the feet resting on the mat. Arms are reaching forward as you gaze between the hands.

Seated Forward Bend
Start out seated with the legs out straight in front. Check that the sit bones are rooted on the mat.
Inhale and straighten through the spine, reaching the arms up. Exhale and fold forward at the hips, bringing the chest in to meet the legs and hands reaching for the feet. If the hamstrings and back of the legs are… Read more

Down dog to up dog
Starting in a forward fold, step the feet back and lift the hips up and back coming into down dog. Spine should be long and neck hanging free.
On the inhale shift the hips forward, coming into up dog in one continuous motion staying on the toes the entire time. Legs are raised off the mat and chest open and lifted.
On… Read more

Handstand Hops
Sanding with the feet hip distance apart. Fold forward into a forward bend with the palms flat on the mat. You can bend the knees slightly or place the hands on blocks if needed to ensure the hands are flat.
Start by rocking forward onto the hands and rock back. Engage and lock in the shoulders as you rock forward and grip… Read more

Cow Face – with variations
Starting in a seated position. Cross the left leg over the right stacking the knees in front. To get a deeper stretch in the hips pull the feet closer to the body. If the stretch feels too intense you can move the feet away from the body slightly.
If this stretch is feeling deep enough you can stay here and rest… Read more

Boat Pose Come into a seated position with the legs stretched out in front. Bend the knees keeping the feet flat on the floor. Inhale and straighten through the spine, engaging the core. On the exhale, lean back and lift the feet off the floor bringing the shins parallel with the mat and the arms out in front. Stay here balancing on the… Read more

Forward fold
Standing in mountain pose. Feet hip distance apart. Inhale straighten the spine and exhale hint forward at the waist bringing the chest into the thighs. Ensure neck is hanging free, shake the head yes then shake the head no. If the back of the legs are tight you can keep a bend in the knees. Hands can be resting on the… Read more

Bow Pose
Start out laying flat on your stomach with your arms at your side. Bend the knees making sure to keep the knees feet hips distance apart. Reach back and grab the ankles. Inhale and on the exhale kick into your hands lifting the legs and chest off the mat. Breath here. Core should be engaged and neck relaxed with the gaze directed forward.

Airplane + Warrior III
Starting in a high lunge. Shift your weight into the front leg, rooting down into the front foot. When your ready fold forward at the waist and lift the back foot off the mat. Hips should still be squared to the front of the mat and level. The body should be in one straight line from the crown of the head to the… Read more

Reverse Warrior
Come I to Warrior II. Front knee bent with the knee over the ankle. The back leg straight with toes pointed to the long edge of the mat and both legs engaged. Hips squared to the front of the mat and arms reaching out in both directions. Inhale and reach forward. On the exhale arch back, dropping the back arm and reaching… Read more

Thread the Needle – left
Come into table top with the knees under the hips and wrists under the shoulders. Inhale and raise the left arm up. On the exhale bring the left arm straight through and drop the left shoulder to the mat. Gaze should be directed to the right.

Lizard Lunge – Right
Starting in downward dog. Step the right foot forward to the outside edge of the mat. Toes turned out. Drop the back leg to the mat and check that the front knee is bent at 90 degrees with the knee stacked over the ankle.
Square the hips to the front of the mat and engage the quads. Slowly lower down onto the forearms… Read more

Half splits
Starting in plank step the left foot forward between the hands and drop the back knee into a low lunge. Now shift the hips back so the back leg is at 90 degrees and straighten the front leg. Inhale and lengthen through the spine. Exhale fold forward over the front leg. Reach for the toes and pull and the foot towards the body. Read more

Goddess Pose
Start by standing with the feet wider than hip distance apart. Inhale and on the exhale bend the knees and sink the hips, coming into a wide squat making sure the toes are pointing in the same direction as the knees. The knees should be inline with the ankles but not extend beyond the ankles. The lower body is engaged.
Tilt… Read more

Side Angle Pose – Right (Fire Breath x 10)
Fire Breath: start by taking a deep breath to fill the lungs. Then with the exhale push all the air out rapidly pulling the abdomen in. Focus on the exhale as the body will breath in automatically. This is done in quick succession and we will do 10 fire breaths in the pose.
Starting in plank step… Read more