Gentle Yoga
The slower pace of YogaWorks Gentle classes allow time to modify each posture to best suit your body. These extremely accessible classes are an ideal choice for anyone looking to develop a practice of conscious, mindful movement with some support. We all need to take it easy sometimes, so be bold and go gentle. Your body will thank you.
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15 minute Chair Practice
Do this practice anywhere! These stretches are helpful and effective if you're unable to get down onto the floor. Gravity is effecting every single one of us, so opening the chest will keep the pectoral muscles from becoming tight, which pulls the shoulders forward, rounding the upper spine. When...
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10 minute Lengthen and Strengthen
Lengthen your spine and strengthen the muscles in your low back. This series of strengthening backbends will encourage you to keep your body long and low to the floor. Backbends can be extremely healing to the body if done correctly with good alignment, awareness and a willingness to open the hea...
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Knee Relief
This mini sequence is very effective if you experience tightness in the knee joint. The intention is to create space within the joint, plus you'll learn how to give yourself a calf massage that will feel awesome! Often loosening up the calf muscle will free up some of the tightness in the knees. ...
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15 minute Gentle Little Movement
Boost your energy with this short restorative flow that focuses on little movements that bring big results. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 bolster
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10 minute Daily Wind Down
Release the stress of your day and put yourself in a state of ease for your night.
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5 minute Shoulder & Neck Release
Release your neck and shoulders, areas that can get very tight with stress, sitting in cars and/or in front of a computer. Recommended props: 1 chair
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45 minute Stillness Through Movement
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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15 minute PM Wind Down
At the end of a long day, this gentle practice will ground you and get you ready for a peaceful nights sleep. Recommended props: 1 block, 2 blankets
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Exploration and Release -
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25 min Gentle with Tamika - 4/27/2023
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Cultivate Energetic Balance - 05/02/2023
Life is full of transitions and disruptions. (even in this class, a wee toddler interrupts) How do we find a balanced self in the middle of all of life's dizzying busyness? In this practice, gently move into movement to etch away at malaise and into more activity. All levels. Helpful props: 2 blo...
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Ground & Rebound - 05/04/23
Enjoy the short all levels flow of Gentle, exploratory movement to connect to grounding and the sensation of moving away from the earth in each posture. Pair this class with a Restorative class for a full hour reset.
Recommended props: two blocks and anything that offers comfort
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25 min Gentle Yoga with Tamika - Slow, Low & Easeful - 5/11/23
Cultivate calm while enjoying gentle movement in this all levels class. Props needed: Bolster, yoga strap, blanket, 2 blocks
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Support your Practice - 5/16/23
Rest, be kind, and move gently with Tamika.
Props: yoga strap, wall or sofa
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika for Compassion - 5/18/23
Move the body gently in shapes to shift your state into compassion whenever you need it. This class is best paired with the Restorative class of the same theme.
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Flow - 5/25/23
Rest, be kind, and move gently with Tamika.
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Reset - 5/30/23
Rest, be kind, and move gently with Tamika. This class is best paired with the Restorative Yoga class with the same theme name.
Props: blanket, bolster, 2 blocks
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10 min Deep Stretch w/ Bree
Go deep with this short and gentle stretch including reclining twists, hip openers, and a hamstring release. Recommended props: a block and a strap.
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Move Energy - 6/1/23
Rest, be kind, and move gently with Tamika.
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Feel into the spaces -6/8/23
Rest, be kind, and move gently with Tamika. This class is best paired with either more active movement or to prepare yourself for Restorative taught the same day.
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Enjoy a Reset - 6/13/23
Rest, be kind, and move gently with Tamika. Enjoy a hard stop to the clamor of the day with this short class of gentle movement.
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25 min Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Cooling Gentle practices 7/6/23
We might get overheated in the mind or in the body. Whatever the case, enjoy this cooling gentle flow guided by Tamika to lean into calm and peace whenever you need it.
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25 min. Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Cooling practice to serve your Self 7/11/23
In this practice, Tamika offers a practice to cool you down in service to your best self. Flow gently in this enjoyable practice suited for all levels.
Props: Strap and possibly a bolster
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25 min. Gentle Yoga w/ Tamika - Connect to your foundation 7/18/23
In this short Gentle practice, Tamika guides you in foundational shapes and breath to help you settle into the support of your Self.