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Free
Yoga Class Downloads (mp3)
These are free yoga audio routines in mp3 format. You can transfer
them to your iPod for yoga-on-the-go or burn them to CD. Home practices
are so important, and I've appreciated the classes provided by other
teachers so much in the past that I wanted to provide the same service.
More classes will come in the future, so be sure to check back.
You can also post
comments here or contact
me directly.
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these new classes are free for a limited time, if you would
like to make a donation toward bandwidth and future audio
classes, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your
support!
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Vinyasa Express Class, 20 minutes
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20 minutes, all levels.
This short vinyasa
yoga class will strengthen and open all your major muscle
groups, build heat and detoxify, and energize you when you're
short on time. The music is electronica with a pretty strong
beat*. Remember to use your ujjayi
(victorious) breath, engage the bandhas,
and move with focus and control. While the postures are fairly
basic, you should have some experience with yoga postures
so you can keep up with the flow and follow the audio cues.
Enjoy! Here is a list of postures included
in this routine:
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Core
Vinyasa Yoga, 46 minutes
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46 minutes, level 2.
This is an intense power yoga class accompanied by mellow
classic/ indie rock*. Hit every area of your abdominal area
and lower back, including the deeper transverse abdominus
and other stabilizing muscles typically missed by traditional
crunches. Engaging your uddiyana
bandha (abdominal lock) is key throughout the practice.
This class includes backbends and twists to open the chest,
stretch the abdominal wall, and release any lower back tension.
Please have a regular yoga practice and be comfortable with
audio cues before practicing.
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Vasistasana |
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Here is a list of most of the postures included in this
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"Windshield wipers"
and back tractioning
Three-part yogic breathing
Boat pose (navasana)
with variations, lower to canoe with
fingers behind the neck, bicycle crunches
Fingers reaching toward feet
Bridge pose (setu bandha sarvangasana)
Table balance with knee-to-nose
Dangling earring (lolasana)
Sun
salutation A
Core planks with knee variations... yikes!
Hip-opening lunge with twist (looks like a rotated warrior
2 with the back heel up)
Warrior 1 (virabadrasana
1)
Forearm plank
Dolphin OR Headstand (sirsasana)
Down-dog variations with hip opening
Warrior 2 (virabadrasana
2), Reverse Warrior w/ bind
Triangle pose with arms lifted (uttitha
trikonasana)
Wide-angle forward bend w/ chest expansion (prasarita
padotonasana C and D), then with airplane
arms and twists
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*Please note that shoulderstand
is not appropriate if you have high blood pressure,
glaucoma, or neck injuries. If you choose not to perform
the shoulderstand sequence, you may lie on your back
with your legs extended up a wall (viparita karani)
during this sequence (at right) to receive the benefits
of an inversion. Lie on your back with your hips to
the wall and the legs extended up the wall. You may
also place a folded blanket under your hips to elevate
them slightly, and/or wrap a strap loosely around your
ankles to allow your legs to relax further. |
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Guided Meditation, 15 minutes
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Take 15 minutes to relieve tension.
A poem by Kabir, followed by gentle breath retention pranayama,
a progressive relaxation, and shavasana. Choose an area free
from distractions and make sure you are warm. Have a peaceful
day and enjoy. |
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*There are lots of good reasons to practice yoga
without music, but I like doing it, especially for an intense class. And
no, this is definitely not the typical "yoga class music." |
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