Tamika Caston-Miller
5 Seasons
Tamika Caston-Miller is an E-RYT 500 with advanced training in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Somatics, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Her journey has been informed by chronic pain and injuries, social justice, ancestral healing, and compassion. She has studied with some of the most notable names in yoga and considers her work deeply informed by their teachings. Her expertise in yoga philosophy makes her a standout teacher.
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21:22Episode 1
Yin for Balance and Wellbeing
Episode 1
Cultivate mental resilience with long-held Yin poses by finding stillness at your edge in this balancing practice. This class is especially supportive of those who struggle with overthinking and anxiety.
Suggested props: 2 blocks, strap, bolster, blanket
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Yin for Overwhelm 5/8/24
Episode 2
In this practice, Tamika guides you through a variety of poses that use a sense of containment to cultivate a quality of being held. With time to turn inward and enjoy contemplative space, try this practice whenever you're in overwhelm or desire deep self care.
All levels
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Super Chill Yin 5/6/24
Episode 3
Life can be full of yang energy. Balance it out with this super chill Yin class that involves a few movements to curate peace and deep self care.
All levels
Props: 2 blocks, bolster
Recommended playlist: Dreamscape https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lHhrx1uMeGc7mbHmuTRSJ?si=b24ca505875e4ae1 (sta... -
60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Let go of Fixing 5/1/24
Episode 4
The practice of yoga isn't about fixing yourself, it's about revealing yourself. Tamika will guide you through an introspective practice that brings you back to yourself.
All levels
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Presence & Balance 4/29/24
Episode 5
Get present and settle into the natural arc of a shape -- the beginning, peak, and end. In this balancing sequence, notice when you're able to cease getting into the shape and how you are able to turn inward to cultivate a sense of peace and somatic experiencing.
All levels
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17:06Episode 6
15 min Cleansing Yin Practice w/ Tamika
Episode 6
In just a few shapes, Tamika offers you shapes and breath awareness that offer and opportunity to release the day, let go of what's not needed, and step into renewal.
Props: 2 blocks, bolster
All levels -
60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Balance the Busyness 4/18/24
Episode 7
In this balancing Spring practice, create space and equanimity for peace and wellbeing. There is special attention given to groin, hip flexors, and psoas.
Intermediate L2/3
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60 min Yin Yoga w/Tamika - Spring Balance: Wrist, Hip Flexor, Upper Body 4/15/24
Episode 8
Springtime can be a whirlwind as we get into play, gardening, running in the warmer temperatures. Tamika guides a practice of introspection in which you feel into the energetic residue and after the shape. Additional care is given to wrists, hip flexors, and upper body in this practice.
Intermed...
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Balance & Renewal 4/10/24
Episode 9
Feeling a bit all over the place? Slow all the way down with this intentional, contemplative practice for balance and renewal through long held shapes. This class has fewer set up cues for the experienced Yin practitioner.
Intermediate+
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45 Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Big Solar (& and Heart) Energy 4/8/24
Episode 10
Even the sun goes into shadow every now and again. In this practice, Tamika guides you through a practice to examine the contrast between opening and closing as you lean into side and chest openers (solar and heart chakras).
2 blocks, bolster, blanket
All levels -
19:48Episode 11
Morning Yin Yoga
Episode 11
Wake up your body and create space in all of the nooks and crannies with this balancing Yin practice. Head to the Playlist section of the app to listen to the paired playlist.
Suggested props: bolster
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Neck, Shoulders & Back Love 4/3/24
Episode 12
In this class, Tamika guides you through shapes to create stress, then release around the shoulders, relief of tightness around the neck, and deep care of the low back through engagement of the hips and support under the sacrum. If you've been feeling a little stiff, or if you want time to create...
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Low Back Relief 4/1/24
Episode 13
In this practice, enjoy support and low back love for any days in which you need a little more relief. Tamika guides you around the places in the body in which the tendency to hold may be released.
Props: access to a wall is preferable, but non-wall options are provided.
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22:07Episode 14
20 min Yin to Cultivate Balance w/Tamika
Episode 14
Feeling a little overwhelmed? Offset out Yang lifestyles with some Yin stillness. Cultivate the opposite with long held poses in this well-rounded, calming class to arrive at a more balanced state.
All levels
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Time to land 3/27/24
Episode 15
Sometimes we're looking for a soft place to land. In this class, that place is within you. Enjoy this practice especially supportive of low back and hips that will cultivate calm, and hopefully, peace.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mnKcbwnL1mrvRl0jzHBwK?si=d1052ce8404a4b46
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Time & space for deep self care 3/25/24
Episode 16
Sometimes you just need a little guidance and a lot of quiet. Tamika guides a practice of long holds and uncomplicated shapes for you to nurture yourself with deep self care.
All levels
Props: 2 blocks, strap, access to a wall is helpfulSuggested playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jP...
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Welcome in a new season 3/20/24
Episode 17
In this practice, Tamika guides you to "go where the bones go." Allow for release of all muscular effort, and feel into the support of the earth underneath you as you welcome in the renewal inherent in springtime. This class welcomes in a new season and is especially supportive of those in the mi...
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19:43Episode 18
20 min Yin to Reset and Unwind w/ Tamika
Episode 18
Wind down with this calming Yin practice that will reset your nervous system in just 20 minutes. Head to the Playlist section of the app to listen to the paired playlist. Suggested props: bolster, blanket
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Ignorance is bliss 3/18/24
Episode 19
In this class, approach the poses as though you are brand new. Use not-knowing as a conduit for curiosity in long held poses guided by Tamika Caston-Miller.
All levels
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Yin for a state of Yoga 3/13/24
Episode 20
Yoga is skill in action (BG). Yoga leads to a state of Yoga. In this class, Tamika guides you to explore creating a state of yoga through the long held shapes of Yin Yoga.
All levels
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Listen to your body 3/12/24
Episode 21
In this contemplative practice, Tamika guides fewer poses and longer opportunities to tune into yourself to listen and respond.
Props: strap, bolster or blocks, 1 rolled blanket
Intermediate+ -
45 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Turn Inward 3/6/24
Episode 22
In this practice, turn your attention inward. Settle in, feel, and be.
2 blocks, strap
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - Simple Exploration 3/4/24
Episode 23
Exploring simply doesn't mean that the poses are simple. It means that we apply a curiosity that allows for us to enjoy the process of the exploration itself. Yin allows us time to sit in contemplation, to explore challenge and depth, and to acknowledge how we feel about them. Tamika guides this ...
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60 min. Yin Yoga w/ Tamika - 2 Degrees Less 2/28/24
Episode 24
Are you willing to back off just 2 degrees to get curious about the space that's available? Sometimes getting caught up in going to maximum sensation can remove the opportunity to sense the quiet feedback from the body. Tamika guides you to hone the mind body connection more deeply with this prac...