Three Dog Yoga Practice Podcast

FLOW 60: The Chocolate Cake Theory

side angle pose is like chocolate cake.

yep.

you've probably noticed that there are a few (gazillion) ways to make a chocolate cake. maybe you have a favorite. maybe you don't like chocolate cake...or think you don't like chocolate cake, but haven't tried all the variations.

side angle -- any yoga posture, really -- is like that. we each probably have our favorite variation, but exploring the other alignments and actions is a reasonable thing to do if we want to stay curious and engaged in our yoga practice.

this episode features three different variations on the theme -- enjoy!

 

FLOW 30: Planks for Healthy Posture

love them or love to get them over with, planks are an essential component of vinyasa practice...they allow us to flow from pose to pose, build core strength and instill good posture -- when done properly.

in this episode, we'll explore: one major alignment point -- lifting the back of your head to line up with your spine...and one major action item -- pressing your hands firmly into the floor.

combined, these two essentials will refine your high plank and chaturanga posture, strengthen your core, and create a feeling of buoyancy as you flow through your vinyasas.,

BONUS Episode: How to Step Up

ever feel like stepping forward from Downward Facing Dog is the hardest part of yoga? well, it just might be.

this 30-minute How-To will give you the tips, tricks and strengtheners you need to step up (and back) with greater ease, skill, and confidence...and you'll get a great core workout to boot.

enjoy!

 

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FLOW 30: Core Connections

core strength may not be everything,but it helps. more to the point,  working from your core translates into better movement patterns, breathing, and self-awareness.

this 30 minute flow will get you tuned in to cente...possible side benefits include toned abs and a more mobile you.

FLOW 45: Hands Free Core + Hips

want an active practice minus all the chaturangas and dog poses? done.

 

this one keeps it light on the hands, wrists and shoudlers...and focuses in on dynamic motions for the hips and core.

enjoy!

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The Grilled Cheese of Yoga - 60 Minutes

how is Dandasana / Plank Pose like a grilled cheese sandwich?

when it's done well, it's unbeatable.

plank is simple...but not easy. there's a precision to it, but when you get it dialed in, it's one of the absolute best ways to strengthen your core, ease low back pain, and perfect your posture.

press play and learn how!

ALLLL the Abdominals - 45 Minutes

abs, abs, abs...our culture tends to think about them as a desired effect of being *in shape* -- but abdominal muscles are so much more than that.

they contain our abdominal organs, keeping the right amount of pressure in our bodies for things to work well.

they allow us to stabilize our spine as we move through our days (read: strong abdominals, with proper tone save us a lot of low back trouble). they are the engine for moving the body through bends, twists, and extension...plus, they provide shock absorption for the spine, connect the lower and upper body, and are part of our deep center -- and our nervous system responses.

caring for them means moving them -- and resting them. just hit play and we'll get to it!

Revolve, Reverse, Revive - 45 Minute Flow

in this episode, we dig deep into your inner and outer core to explore revolved triangle and reverse warrior. it's a strong practice...take it at your own pace and enjoy!

 

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Half Moon Five Ways - 60 Minutes

balance pose, hip opener, leg strengthener, core stabilizer, twist, chest opener...half moon could be your "desert island" pose. take an hour and deep dive on all the different ways you can get into this all-purpose asana. finish off with a few good, deep hip openers and Savasana.

 

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Core Front-to-Back - 45 Minutes

side a - abdominal strengthening on the way to crow pose (Bakasana).

side b - back body strengthening on the way to wheel pose (Urdva Dhanurasana).

with a short intermission for Sun A's and B's...no need to flip the record.