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Hatha Yoga for Sadness Relief ~ full class ~37 minutes

yogayak.com for more free video. Sadness happens to all of us at some point . Whether we are simply a little blue, or dealing with life’s more challenging circumstances sometimes daily life becomes hampered by the emotions we hold in our bodies. Regular practice of this flow will stabilize your mood and lift your spirits as well as provide a no-impact dose of fitness! A great PMS and STRESS buster as well, and at only 37 minutes, lack of time isn’t an issue! Andrea guides you through this sequence of twists, back bends, standing postures and pranayama to increase your endorphins, get your blood flowing and focus your mind on the day ahead of you. Final relaxation is combined with a Buddhist meditation to add perseverance and positive thinking to your outlook for the days when it is hard to find it for yourself. Duration 41 min Note: You will need a small, smooth stone that fits into the palm of your hand for final relaxation – be sure to choose your stone before you settle down for your practice. Level: Beginner-Intermediate to Advanced Benefits: soothes anxiety, uplifting, stabilizes mood, decreases PMS symptoms, increases perspective and clarity, increases self-esteem, improves posture, opens shoulders, hip flexors and the heart chakra Contraindications: if you have very low blood pressure, do not over exert yourself during the pranayama portion of this class; modify the poses if you have any shoulder or lower back pain; if you have any concerns about anxiety or

Hatha Yoga Flow 2 with Diane – Full 55 minute class

www.yogayak.com for more free classes. There is always a deeper or safer place to go in any yoga practice so there is something for yogis of every level in this Hatha Yoga class with Diane Jacobs. This class is great for beginners but more experienced yogis are encouraged to go deeper into the poses to make is a more challenging flow. With a calming sequence of backbends, heart opening postures and twists you will tone your nervous system and massage your internal organs. The opening postures will reduce the symptoms of PMS. Enjoy a special relaxation at the end as you are guided by Diane’s warm voice, deeping your experience of Savasana and leaving you feeling refreshed and open. This class will still be slightly challenging because of it’s duration. Duration 55 minutes Benefits: opens heart chakra, lengthens the spine, increases lung capacity, reduces anxiety and PMS, tones the nervous system, improves digestion, increases body awareness Contraindictations: if you have any acute shoulder pain or lower back pain, be sure your spine and shoulders are safe at all times; always modify the poses so that you are comfortable Teacher: Diane Jacobs Poses in this Class: Seated Twist Side Stretch Cross Legged Forward Bend Cobblers Pose Lateral Inclined Plane Plank Butterfly Pose Downward Dog Cobra Crocodile Cat Cow (Angry Cat) Child’s Pose Hero Pose Lunge Pose Triangle Pose Wide Legged Forward Bend Wide Legged Windmill Sun God Pose Standing Side Stretch Forward Bend Prayer Squat

Hatha Yoga Flow 4

This is a favorite of people who like their class to move along. Each movement flows into the next in this gentle sequence. Duration: 56 min Teacher: Setareh Riahi

Hatha Yoga Flow 3 – 42 minutes

yogayak.com Join Sarah through this gentle, vinyasa based yoga flow, designed for all skill levels. This class covers many of the basic postures found in any given yoga class and is both short and thorough. Sarah leads you throw the postures with easy to follow instructions that leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. At only 42 min, this flow is perfect for a yoga class during a lunch break or any time during the day your body needs a lift. Duration: 42 min We filmed this class at …

Hatha Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Pain – 57 minutes, full class

yogayak.com presents Michael Riel leading you through a one hour yoga flow designed to release those hard-working neck and shoulder muscles as well as loosening the related muscles and joints through the whole body. This class is designed to decrease headache and shoulder pain as well as increase awareness of how the whole body interrelates. Using twists, strength building postures and backbends, this class will help you bring circulation to your body after a long day. Duration 57 min…