Live Asana - 7/11/21 - Earth & Water Energies for Cooling - Hip Openers in all 4 quadrants. Plus special guest, my brother Louis Caputo!

HIPnotic is one of my signature hip-centric practices and I absolutely LOVE teaching it.

Your “hip muscles” are actually quite diverse and as a very mobile ball-and-socket joint (second only to your shoulder!), it’s important to acknowledge all the muscles that act on the joint, not just the one...

This is a spin on a Yin practice in which we settle in to a pose gradually with mindful movement, pulsation or body vinyasa before enjoying the stillness of a static hold.

The fluid movements leading in support a downshift in your autonomic nervous system and allow you to move tension through be...

Good sleep hygiene is essential to your wellbeing.

This short, downtempo practice can become a part of your routine to support a down shifting of your nervous system and prepare your whole body-mind-spirit complex for a good night’s sleep.

Nectar is a rich and sweet liquid produced in the depths of a flower. As such, I’ve always associated it with essence and the sweetness of our life experiences – like we savor the nectar of our experiences so we don’t miss them.

Today’s practice is nectarian in that it is slow flow leading to re...

If better and more sleep is one of your self-care priorities right now, Deep Sleep can help.

This practice emphasizes downward moving and grounding energy to support your body and mind’s transition away from the busy-ness of the day and into quality sleep and recovery.

Between deep stretch, con...

This is a sublime lunar slow-flow practice that supports a deceleration of your whole body-mind-spirit complex.

It is an embodiment of the earth and water energies with several different types of hip openers from the more fluid to still.

It’s meant to leave you feeling both more grounded and re...

This home practice is a RESILIENCY supporting practice informed by the Earth and Water elements.

In Yoga’s sister science Ayurveda, your inherent resiliency is called OJAS and a practice like this supports healthy ojas to meet the challenges of life head on with strength and competency.

It’s a ...

This contemplative Yin Yoga practice serves the dual purposes of tractioning all 4 quadrants of your physical hips, front, inner, back and outer AND in drawing your awareness towards your inner landscape to foster quietude within.

Suggested props: 2 blocks or large books and a blanket or towel

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Most Yin practices are long and meant to be savored over time. But once in awhile, we need a quick downshift from Yang or active energy into Yin or receptive energy.

This home practice includes a posture for each quadrant of your hips and emphasizes the movement of energy downward for a quick do...

You ever have one of those days where you feel like you're just about to lose it?

This home practice was made for those times, its meant to help you PUMP THE BRAKES.

It includes grounding standing poses, movements to discharge stress energy, soothing hip openers and even a short breathing prac...

Getting good sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing. But sometimes, an excellent night of zzzzzzs feels out of reach.

This practice is meant to be done next to your bed. It includes simple movements in every direction to discharge your excess energy, a couple in-bed postures and a guid...

This Integrated Vinyasa home practice has a downtempo energy meant to support you in activating your relaxation response through slow, rhythmic movement, mindful transitions and grounding hip openers.

Take your time and savor this downshift.

Suggested props: If you have 2 yoga blocks or big boo...

It's believed that our issues show up in our tissues. So rather than just try to think yourself into a state of ease, better to get those issues moving!

This Integrated Vinyasa short home practice is a moving meditation with focus on synchronizing movement, meditation and easeful awareness in a ...

Decompression is the relief of high pressure. I created this home practice for anyone who is feeling like they've been steadily working with high pressure that's coming from any number of sources.

The practice begins with slow flow to help you move the impact of high pressure through and out you...

Whether the temperature outside is high or you're reaching your boiling point on the inside, this home practice is meant to help you cool down and chill out. Emotions like anger, frustration or irritation are all associated with the fire element in Yoga's sister science, Ayurveda. And when your c...

These 3 short home practices were designed to support you throughout the day. The first practice is sensitive to your body and mind's needs in the morning before you get rolling. The second practice can be a mid-day pause at home or at work to hit the reset button. And the third practice supports...

Wind Down is a lunar practice that supports you in doing just that – decelerating and releasing the burdens of the day.

It’s a combination of flow and stretch with just enough activation to help you discharge any pent up vibes that could be released.

You will want a block or something that coul...