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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Wrist, Shoulder, and Thoracic Spine Relief
Episode 1
Step out of the pain zone for a little while with these go-to pain relief movements. Wrist, shoulder, and thoracic spine relief are just a few minutes away!
Suggested props: Blocks
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19:08Episode 2
Restorative Flow
Episode 2
In this slow flow class for experienced yogis, enjoy movement as meditation, then restful integration. Experiment with the yoga strap to create more engaging shapes that require more awareness and build balance.
Suggested props: 2 blocks, strap bolster, 2 blankets, eye pillow
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Friday - Refreshing Restorative w/ Tamika
Episode 3
Tamika guides you into Mountainbrook -- a favorite Restorative shape that offers subtle heart opening while being fully supported. Grab all of your blankets to set up to replenish your energy in just 10 minutes.
All levels
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05:54Episode 4
5 min Guided Savasana w/ Tamika
Episode 4
Take a tiny pause in your day just for you to cultivate peace and calm in just 5 minutes with Tamika.
All levels
any propping for savasana -- this is especially nice on a sofa with legs draped over the arm -
60 min. Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Slow & Low 5/5/24
Episode 5
In this practice that offers gratitude for movement and mindfulness, Tamika guides a practice that integrates restoratives and breath work to increase overall well-being.
Intermediate L2
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11:39Episode 6
10 min Restore & Renew w/Tamika
Episode 6
In this class, Tamika guides you through a bit of gentle exploratory movement, breath work, and side-lying savasana.
This class is especially supportive for those who are not confortable lying on their backs in savasana and those who are pregnant. If pregnant, do not do breath holds.
All levels...
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60 min. Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Shoulders, Hips, Hammies + Rest 4/28/24
Episode 7
In this class, unlock tightness in hips, hamstrings, and shoulders. This practice is especially supportive for those who carry stress in their shoulders and have frequent discomfort there. Enjoy a flow for experienced practitioners that incorporates breath, movement, exploration, and rest.
Inter...
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10 min Meditation for Grounded Awareness w/ Tamika
Episode 8
In this short 5 minute practice that may be done anywhere, anytime, take a comfortable position and allow for Tamika's voice to draw you into a higher state. This practice is especially supportive for those in overthinking, feeling 'all over the place', and/or those who want to feel held for a li...
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60 min. Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - the Permaculture of Yoga 4/21/24
Episode 9
In this practice, come home to familiar shapes to create a sense of flow and exploration of other moments of inquiry. Then rest in exquisite long-held, fully propped poses for integration.
Intermediate L2/3
Props: 2 blocks, bolster, block, access to a wall might be funPlaylist: https://open.sp...
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09:36Episode 10
10 min Guided Relaxation w/ Tamika
Episode 10
In under 10 minutes, find nervous system regulation with a Restorative shape and guided relaxation with Tamika.
All levels
Any available props or a sofa -
60 min. Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Slow & Low, Create a State of Yoga 4/14
Episode 11
In this contemplative practice, Tamika keeps things slow and low to the ground in order to calm the nervous system while moving with curiosity. Enjoy movement, then rest in integration.
This practice is especially supportive when having a long day or a lot going on.
All levels
Props: Wall, stra... -
60 min. Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Eagle Flow for Self Care 4/8/24
Episode 12
Tap into the quality of the eagle with perspective and discernment. What does your body need? What does your mind need? Listen and respond with skill. Tamika guides you through this Eagle flow to suit the season of changes, eclipse, and the energy that have today.
2 blocks, bolster, strap, 2 bla...
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11:50Episode 13
10 min Rest & Digest w/ Tamika
Episode 13
Take a pause from your day and enjoy a guided belly savasana for nervous system regulation.
Pros: 1-2 blankets or towels
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60 min. Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Chair (Optional) Yoga 3/25/24
Episode 14
Elena joins Tamika to offer a class that fits a variety of situations. Are you in your chair at work? Let's go. Are you looking for accessible options? Here you go. After all of the fun, enjoy a Restorative integration.
All levels
props: chair, 2 blocks, bolster, 2 blankets, strap -
60 min. Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Fun flow, then chill 3/17/24
Episode 15
Tamika guides this fun flow to move your body, then enjoy deep rest.
Props: Yoga Strap, 2 blocks, chair/pouf/sofa, blanket
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60 min Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Get Curious, then Rest 3/11/24
Episode 16
Move through a flow of twists and side bends before releasing into Restorative Yoga. This practice is especially supportive for those who want to see variations.
All levels, intermediate
2 blocks, bolster, 2-3 blankets -
60 min Slow Flow & Restore w/ Tamika - Move mindfully, then rest 3.1.24
Episode 17
In this class we examine the why of the practice through the lens of active movement, then rest.
All levels
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60 min. Restorative Yoga w/ Tamika -- Somatic Movement + Rest 2/29/24
Episode 18
After shaking off the day and moving with curiosity, release into true self care through fully supported poses, rest, and contemplative silence guided by Tamika. This class is particularly supportive of those who have had a lot of stress or anxiety.
Props:
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75 min. Yin & Restorative Yoga w/ Tamika - Stress, Rebound, Rest 2/25/24
Episode 19
Yin Yoga is all about stressing the body (on purpose). Restorative Yoga is about resting in alignment with awareness (on purpose). Then there is the residue after the shapes... the rebound. Tamika guides you to feel into these distinctions to notice what is on the other side of rest and resilienc...
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60 min. Restorative with Tamika for When You Really Need it 1/25/24
Episode 20
We do so much so often. Tamika guides you into shapes you can do anywhere without a lot of props so that you may restore yourself anywhere.
Props: sofa/pouf/chair, 2 blankets, eye covering
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75 min. Yin & Restorative Yoga w/ Tamika - Explore the Edge 2/18/24
Episode 21
Explore where the body meets support, where Yin meets Restorative, where you meet your edge in Yin postures, and meet rest in Restorative.
All levels
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60 min. Restorative Yoga w/ Tamika - Rest as seriously as you work 2/15/24
Episode 22
In this practice, Tamika guides you through creating the conditions for calm and repair through fully supported shapes. Learn how to fold blankets to be used as effective props, and enjoy a practice primarily propped with blankets to allow you to practice anywhere.
Props: 4 blankets, 1 strap
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60 min. Restorative Yoga w/ Tamika - Somatics + Rest for Darker Seasons 2/8/24
Episode 23
After some movement, settle into the flow of breath and rest to reset your nervous system during times in which you feel lower energy.
Props: Sofa/chair/pouf, 3-4 blankets, yoga strap
All levels -
75 min. Yin & Restorative Yoga w/ Tamika - Deep Self Care 2/4/24
Episode 24
As a part of a series elevating self care during Black History Month, Tamika guides a practice that integrates Yin & Restorative shapes in an exploration of stress and release. This practice is especially supportive of those who experience overwhelm, and are space holders in their work or communi...