SKILL BUILDING TUTORIALS

SKILL BUILDING TUTORIALS

Tutorials, how-to's and progressive instruction that will support you in building a safe practice with a focus on alignment.

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SKILL BUILDING TUTORIALS
  • Tutorial: How to do Wheel Pose (5 min) — with Christie Baumgartner

    A 5-minute, step-by-step tutorial on how to set up for and practice wheel pose with YYOGA teacher, Christie. You'll need a yoga mat for this practice.

    We recommend watching the tutorial first before practicing it so you can view Christie's alignment adjustments.

    The activities in this vid...

  • Tutorial: How to do Flying Pigeon (3 min) — Christie Baumgartner

    As a subscriber, you get ad-free access to all of our YouTube tutorials and videos as well! Here's a 3-minute tutorial on how to do flying pigeon from Christie.

    Before attempting this pose, please ensure you have already practiced to warm up, have done some outer hip opening, core stabilizing ...

  • Pre-natal Safe Core Exercises (8 min) - with Carine Young

    Check out this tutorial for safe prenatal exercises with Carine Young.
    Things to avoid are deep twists, practicing on your belly, or big extensions.
    It's important to allow yourself strength and protection around your belly when you're pregnant. This is why positions like tabletop are great for...

  • Tutorial: How to Forward Fold (3 min) — with Rachel Scott

    In this 3-minute yoga tutorial, learn how to properly forward fold with Rachel Scott, YYOGA Teacher Trainer. You'll need a yoga mat and yoga strap (or belt) for this tutorial.

  • Tutorial: How to Forward Fold (3 min) — with Rachel Scott [WITH MUSIC]

    This tutorial comes with and without music - check out our library for the non-musical version!

    In this 3-minute yoga tutorial, learn how to properly forward fold with Rachel Scott, YYOGA Teacher Trainer. You'll need a yoga mat and yoga strap (or belt) for this tutorial.

  • Tutorial: Cobra vs. Upward Facing Dog (5 min) — with Jayme Burke

    Learn the difference between Cobra and Upward Facing Dog, and how to practice them safely with Jayme Burke, YYOGA teacher trainer.

    If you practice Flow or Power, you'll notice these poses are practiced a lot. Practicing them with proper alignment is critical to avoiding injury.

  • Tutorial: What is Om and Why Do We Chant It? (5 min) — with Rachel Scott

    Curious about what Om is, means and why we chant it? Rachel explains the history of Om.

  • Tutorial: How to Use Props at Home (5 min) — with Rachel Scott

    Props are an important part of a yoga practice at every level.

    Common props are mats, blocks and straps. Rachel will share some alternative items you are likely to have around your home that can be used instead.

    Sometimes we think we have to have a fancy mat and fancy props, but you really...

  • Tutorial: What is Namaste? (1 min) — with Rachel Scott

    Curious about what Namaste means and why people say it at the end of class? Learn why from Rachel!

  • 5 Tips to Support Your At-Home Practice (5 min) — with Rachel Scott

    Rachel shares 5 tips for staying motivated, inspired and consistent with your at-home practice, including embracing the micro practice.

    Let your yoga practice fit into your life — it doesn't have to be 30, 40 or 60 minutes; 5 minutes of presence and mindfulness can dramatically impact your day...

  • Tutorial: How to Chaturanga Safely for all Levels (10 min — with Jasmina Egeler

    Learn how to do Chaturanga (low push up) safely and with proper alignment for your body with YYOGA teacher trainer, Jasmina.

  • Tutorial: Breakdown of Sun Salutation (5 min) — with Jasmina Egeler

    Jasmina, YYOGA teacher trainer, slows it down, breaks down sun salutation and shares the proper form and alignment used to warm up the body in yoga.

  • Tutorial: Alternate Nose Breathing — with Crystal Rainbow Borrelli

    Crystal walks you through Anulom Vilom Pranayama (also often referenced as Nadi Shodhana) in this 3 minute breathing tutorial.

    Raised by yogis and trained in India, Crystal's knowledge of Asana, Pranayama, Mantra and Mythology offers powerful depth and learning for any practitioner.

  • Tutorial: How to Deepen Your Back Bends; all levels (15 min) — with Mari Dickey

    Most of us spend the day sitting and hunched over, and we're closing off the front of the body, hips and chest. Back bending is a really potent way to bring space to the front of your body. Just a few minutes of movement can make a huge impact on how you feel in your day.

    Enjoy a short 15-min,...

  • Tutorial: How to do Crow Pose (5 min) — with Mari Dickey

    Alignment based movement is even more important when you're practicing challenging compact arm balances like Crow (Bakasana).

    If you're looking to introduce arm balancing into your practice, play in this short tutorial that guides you into crow pose, the gateway into many other arm balances.
    ...

  • Tutorial: Benefits of Hot Yoga (5 min) — with Lisa Sanson

    Curious about hot yoga? Learn about the five main benefits of our signature hot yoga style, YHot, with YYOGA YHot teacher trainer, Lisa Sanson.

    In our studios, YHot is practiced in 40 degree heat with 40% humidity. YHot is a set sequence; Lisa shares her five main benefits of the practice. Thi...