Three Dog Yoga Practice Podcast

Balance + Core Strengthener - 30 Minutes

this one starts with paying attention to your feet as the first component of good balance...and finishes off with core work to keep your center strong and mobile.

Mindful Core - 30 Minutes

want to calm down, feel more centered, and build strength?

this one's got your back..and your sides...and your front. strengthening your body through mindful movement is a great way to achieve the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of exercise.

and, clocking in at 30 minutes, this one is fairly easy to slide into even the busiest of days!

 

(if you don't have a block, just use a rolled up towel -- or your imagination!)

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!

Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind - 45 Minutes

in The Yoga Sutra, yoga is defined as "the stilling of the turnings of the mind," the turnings of the mind -- or vrittis -- show up for each of us, almost constantly...to still them is to bring ourselves to our senses in the present moment.

yoga does that by giving the mind postures on which to focus...ways to move that bring the mind into what we're doing: right here, right now.

the way we get the mind into the body in vinyasa yoga is through steady, conscious breathing. it's a practice...no one's perfect at it, but you get better at what you practice.

breathe. move. feel better.

Hip Opening Flow - 60 Minutes

this one's a hip opening sandwich...we start with floor stretches, spend a good amount of time in breath-by-breath vinyasa flow, then close it out with more hip opening - front, back, and sides.

breathe. move. feel better.

Eat Pizza, Drink Beer, Do Yoga - 45 Minutes

recipe for a happy life...ok, so maybe not in that order...and substitute your own favorite foods/bevvies, but you get the point. it's all about balance.

this 45-minute practice focuses on bringing your mind into your body through breath-focused vinyasa flow. we touch on all the greatest hits: shoulder, hip, hamstring, low back, and neck relief...as well as core strengthening. and relaxation.

because: enjoy your life.

The Great Savasana Setup - 60 Minutes

sounds like a pretty good heist movie to us.

this one starts with instructions on some Supported Savasana positioning, then embarks on a strong flow that gets you ready to go deep into relaxation, possibly with a new, more comfortable setup.

grab any yoga props and/or cozy stuff you've got and enjoy!

Side Body + Shoulder Opening Flow - 60 Minutes

side bends are the mood-enhancers of yoga...it's a movement most of us don't do on the regular, except in yoga...and when you change the way you move, you change your perspective.

extra shoulder opening helps with the side bending...and the mood. give it a go...we hope you'll love it!

Hip Opening Salutations - 30 Minutes

lunge salutations are a great way to maximize a short practice. they get you moving all over, raise your heart rate, challenge your balance, and open up your hips...while providing your mind with enough challenge to stay fully engaged.

 

the footwork can be awkward at first, but dillligent practice gets results.

Lower Body Strength + Mobility - 30 Minutes

get yourself grounded with this strengthening, lengthening practice for legs and hips.