Birgitte Kristen
2 Seasons
Birgitte Kristen took her Training at YogaWorks in 1992 and started teaching full time in 1993. Since 2004, she has been teaching 200 & 500 Hour Teacher Trainings and led retreats both nationally and internationally. Birgitte has studied with many great teachers including, Erich Schiffman, Lisa Walford, Maty Ezraty, Rod Stryker, Richard Miller, Rolf Sovik, and Gary kraftsow.
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50:00Episode 1
45 minute Waking Up With Yoga
Episode 1
Wake up your body slowly and build to harder work in this practice designed to be done first thing in the morning. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 blanket
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29:32Episode 2
30 minute Holiday Patience
Episode 2
Around the holidays it's easy to get overwhelmed and stretch yourself too thin. Cultivate patience and a sense of inner calm with this practice. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 bolster
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11:36Episode 3
10 minute How to do Bridge
Episode 3
Look at and practice bridge pose, a beneficial backbend that opens the shoulder, chest and spine. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 strap
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09:35Episode 4
10 minute Practice Plank
Episode 4
Take a look at some of the common misalignments of plank pose, and then practice this powerful upper body, core and leg strengthener.
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36:39Episode 5
30 minute Sanctuary
Episode 5
Create a safe place and tune into your inner body with this restorative practice that's perfect to practice before meditation, or if you feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious. Recommended props: 1 bolster, 1 strap
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50:01Episode 6
45 minute Stillness Through Movement
Episode 6
A simple practice to open shoulders, chest, hips, and to bring the mind to a place of stillness by focusing on synchronizing breath with movement. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 blanket
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35:49Episode 7
45 minute Dynamic Awakening
Episode 7
An energizing and centering practice, including several varying flows through Surya Namaskar A. Recommended props: 1 block
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1:02:00Episode 8
60 minute Full Dynamic Awakening
Episode 8
Move at a slower pace so you can draw your attention to your breath and alignment and really notice where you feel the sensations of a pose. Recommended props: 1 block
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28:33Episode 9
30 minute Post-Ski Stretch
Episode 9
Relax, unwind, and give your muscles a much needed stretch after a long day of skiing. Recommended props: 1 chair, 1 bolster, 1 strap
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05:55Episode 10
5 minute Shoulderstand at the Wall
Episode 10
Learn to do shoulderstand using the wall, which can help make the pose more accessible and feel extra good. Recommended props: 1 blanket, 1 block
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22:13Episode 11
20 minute Post-Workout Stretch
Episode 11
Stretch your hamstrings, quads, glutes and outer hips with this sequence designed with athletes in mind. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket
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1:11:22Episode 12
75 minute Peaceful Warrior
Episode 12
This class is designed with athletes in mind. Strengthen and stretch your hips, legs and shoulders so you can be ready to go out and play the sports you love. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket
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41:38Episode 13
45 minute Stability and Balance
Episode 13
This yoga sequence focuses on strengthening the abdominals, lower back muscles, and the outer hips which all help to find steadiness and stability in the peak pose, tree pose (vrksasana). Recommended props: 1 block
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1:05:31Episode 14
60 minute Yoga for Bikers
Episode 14
Focus on the areas that grow tighter from biking or spinning with this class that stretches the backs of your legs, lengthens your hip flexors, builds core strength and opens the chest. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 strap
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51:47Episode 15
60 minute Stuck in a Rut
Episode 15
Stuck in a rut? Use yoga to refresh your body and mind and move into your day with a new perspective. Recommended props: 1 block
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34:18Episode 16
30 minute Never Tried Yoga Part 2
Episode 16
Did you love part one? Try this second class designed with people brand new to yoga in mind. Recommended props: 1 block
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1:02:14Episode 17
60 minute Strength Without Chaturanga
Episode 17
Find out how you can still have a challenging class without any chaturangas in this level two flow class. Recommended props: 1 blanket
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1:08:19Episode 18
60 minute Energizing Intermediate Flow
Episode 18
Energize your day with this level two flow class that will get you moving. Recommended props: 1 block
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31:22Episode 19
30 minute Core Stability
Episode 19
Emphasize strengthening your core so that you can approach all your poses with more stability and balance. Recommended props:
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54:14Episode 20
60 minute Stability, Strength & Balance
Episode 20
Gain stability, strength and balance and work up to warrior 3 and handstand. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket
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38:22Episode 21
45 minute My Hips Are So Tight!
Episode 21
Do this practice on the days when your hips are a little bit tighter - like after a hike, sports, or even an intense yoga practice. Recommended props: 1 strap
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1:33:42Episode 22
90 minute Full Beginner Flow
Episode 22
This full length class is designed with beginners in mind, but is great for anybody looking to get back to basics. If you don't have a block, you can use a thick book, and if you don't have a strap you can use a belt. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 strap
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25:13Episode 23
30 minute Step By Step Bakasana
Episode 23
You'll be surprised how easy it can be to get into the arm balance bakasana, or crow pose, in this class that warms you up and breaks it down. Check out more videos to master Bakasana. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 strap
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19:22Episode 24
20 minute Upside Down
Episode 24
Practice handstand safely and strongly in this inversion class.