If you are embarking on the journey of my new program, Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, and PMS: please watch this introductory video first! In this video I go over what you can expect through this series, the props and equipment you may want, cautions and contraindications, and the benefits you can look forward to gaining. I’m so looking forward to going through this series with you!

Welcome to the first class of this ongoing series: Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, & PMS! If you have not watched the introductory video to this series yet, please do so before taking this class as there are important notes, preparations, and cautions to keep in mind. This series will be super nourishing and provide relief for any discomfort from these experiences, as well as help you find the power in them. All levels, chill practice.

For our second session of the Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, & PMS series, I am bringing you a simple seated breathing practice. In just under ten minutes I teach you one of my favorite breathing techniques to soothe your nervous system, improve hormonal health, & bring some sweetness into your womb space (and your baby if you have one in there!).

Here we arrive in the 3rd class of my series: Yoga for Pregnancy, PCOS, & PMS. These classes don’t really need to be taken in order though, so you can just hop right in if this class sounds good to you. It’s just as the title suggests, a class to help with the less favorable PMS symptoms such as low back pain, tightness in the belly, and mood swings. But we also find an opportunity to tap into the immense power womb holders carry during this sacred time of the month. Class starts out a bit active but then turns into restorative yoga. All levels friendly.

***If you are pregnant, especially past 18 weeks, please modify the poses at the end where we lay on our back by propping yourself up a bit on cushions, or choosing seated poses instead.

After making it through the first trimester, the second trimester of pregnancy is a great time to gently build some strength to support you and your changing body, and by proxy the little one you’re carrying! This class is *slightly* more active, but still done in a slow, very mellow, and well-researched way for pregnant bodies. A little strength in arms and legs, a little stretch for hips and chest. Even if not pregnant, this can be a nice class to get in your body in a conscious, kind way.

In this almost 40 minute class, we move very slowly and consciously so we can greet the body in a kind and gentle way. This class is great for quite a few groups: women in their third trimester of pregnancy, those experiencing PCOS or intense menstrual cycle side effects, anyone feeling stressed out, anyone feeling really tight in the hips and chest, those feeling limited in mobility, or if you’re even just feeling generally fatigued. Join me for a slow and simple class where we focus on gentle expansion and sweet rest.

Continuing our PPP class series, this is the first of more postpartum classes to come for the membership. This class is designed for when you are just starting or re-starting your yoga practice after giving birth (after your initial rest period). Of course, it is very important you clear any and all movement practices with your physician after giving birth. It goes without saying, but I am not a doctor and you listening to your body and your health care team is number one - the postpartum journey is unique for everyone. But this class is meant to gently open the areas of your body that get tight from all the physical demands, and exhale some of the stress from the mental demands, of being a new mother. All you need for class is a folded blanket and a yoga mat.

This is a short and sweet practice that is suitable for every single type of practitioner, and I specially made it by request of one of our members who is pregnant! We just do a handful of simple, gentle postures to open the hips and decompress the low back. Friday the cat definitely wanted to be a part of this video, so expect to have her crunching her kibbles as we stretch :) Friendly for level 1, all ages, all levels, pregnant friends… you name it!

Sciatica pain is a super common issue, where we experience pain or tingling sensations from the low back, into the glutes, hips, and down into the legs. Tune in to this short and simple video where I demonstrate some accessible stretches to relieve pain here and to learn more about sciatica. All levels friendly, including those who have no exercise routine established!

I made this class for those times when you may be experiencing discomfort in your low back. This is a super common complaint for people in our modern world, with many possible causes such as poor posture, tight hips, tight hamstrings, or a weak core to name a few. This is a pretty quick and dirty class where I quickly show you the stretches and movements. I chose this format so you could try different things out, and pause the video when you find something that feels *oh so right*. All levels friendly.

Having a lazy day, but want to get your stretch on? Join me for today’s slow flow - from the comfort of bed! It’s a short and sweet class where we stretch most of the body in a slow and conscious way. I leave space for you to breathe after I get you into each posture to savor the quietude on cozy days in. This class is great for when you’re feeling sore, tired, sick, snuggly, when you’re traveling, when your floor is covered in laundry… or any time you just want to stretch luxuriously in your bed.

I filmed this class on holiday, and the lighting was a bit weird in the BnB. So the image isn’t *quite* as high quality as usual, but still easy enough to see clearly :)

Yin yoga is always such a delicious treat. Join me for nearly half an hour of simple postures that will soften most major areas of the body. Since I was filming outdoors with beautiful chirping birds, I decided to keep my talking to a minimum. I only speak to get you in and out of postures, giving you sweet quietude, bird songs, and rain drops as you hold each shape so you can dive in as deep as you like. All levels welcome.

What does it mean to "ground your energy"? How is it helpful? What are some techniques you can use to ground in? Tune in to this short class for answers to these questions via a little chat, some guided meditation, breathwork, mudra, and a handful of low-to-the-earth yoga postures to help you feel grounded and centered. All levels friendly, including level 1.

Are you feeling tight in the low back and hips? Maybe a little stressed out, grumpy even? Struggling with PMS or having a menstrual cycle that's making you achy and tired? Whatever your specific reason, this class is great for coming back to a state of inner balance and finding your center. We ground down through some pranayama (breathwork) and do some stress and physical tension release in the pelvic area and low back through some Yin yoga postures. You will need a wall and a chair for practice, as well as a blanket. Two blocks are optional, but helpful if you have them.

Not gonna lie, this yin yoga class is one of the yummiest ones up on the membership yet! We spend the entire class lying on our backs in a subtle and soft heart opening shape, so even while we open the hips, the chest gets a nice expansion. Thematically, we focus on surrender, release, and softening for the body and the emotional landscape. This is a great class for times of burnout, stress, over excitement, sore muscles from strength training, pain or limitation in the body, those first tricky days of your menstrual cycle, for those with PCOS, heartbreak, and for any of us who could use a good release (which, honestly, I think might be all of us..!). Join me for this full body exhale. Not advised for pregnancy, since the whole class is on the back.

Often when we are on a journey towards a goal or fighting for a cause we deeply care about, it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. This all levels practice is designed to help you restore, refresh, and renew so you can sustain your energy for the long haul. We do some conscious breathing, gentle floor stretches, and we close with a guided self facial massage. This class was made in partnership with NARAL, but my members get access as well :)

Needed for class: a folded blanket

Optional props: essential oil or face lotion, yoga blocks, pillow

Today’s class is slow and conscious in pace as we explore beloved poses in a more accessible way using a chair as a prop. Join me for this gentle, full body stretch and deep breaths to feel a little more spacious in the coming day. All levels friendly. You might also want two blocks or thick books if you’re short like me, and maybe a strap for just one of the stretches.

This is a 40-min, all levels hip opening class, especially good for during Menstrual Cycle or for any time your hips and low back could use some grounding and gentle opening. We only generate a little bit of heat in the legs to help the muscles feel warm enough to open, and is otherwise a very nourishing practice. Not advised for pregnancy.

This class is focused around investigating the expansion available within subtle sensations in the body. Join me for 45 minutes of simple, sweet, and softening postures to find space in a different way. Super gentle practice, all levels friendly. Almost yin-like with some self massage and a propped up Savasana.

We really take our time arriving in this almost hour-long yin yoga practice as we gather our props, set up a cozy space, and I dive into the importance of honoring the whole of our emotional landscape. We all feel sad sometimes, it is simply part of being human. The type of yoga I practice and teach celebrates all of our emotions as sacred, including sadness, grief, and overwhelm. Enjoy this slow, kind-on-the-body-and-mind release of the emotions through pyhsical release of the low back, hips/pelvis, side body, chest, and shoulders. Savor the space to fully feel, and bear witness to the healing that can happen in such a space. Good for PMS and PCOS, but for Pregnancy you will need to modify the poses where we are laying down towards propping yourself up more, depending on your stage of pregnancy you are at.

I have been receiving a lot of requests for hip opening and low body flexibility lately, so this class is devoted to that! We will be visiting Pigeon in as many variations as we can squeeze within an hour. You can expect a balance of hard work and delicious nourishment as we contemplate the theme of balance not just on our mat, but also in our lives. It’s a bit fast faced in moments, I’d probably call it all levels with an intermediate edge. There are plenty of opportunities to modify up towards deeper flexibility, or down for a more mellow approach. A full 5 minutes of silent Savasana at the end for you. Can be good for PMS if you have some energy to burn, but not advised for pregnancy.

Oftentimes in my Yin classes, I offer a full body approach. In this class, however, we really focus in on all angles of the hips: the hip flexors and thighs, the outer glutes and hips, the inner thighs, and the low back all get lots of time to be breathed open. I offer some more gentle modifications, as well as very deep options for those who really want to dig into the hips. All levels friendly. You will want some props for class: two yoga blocks, a blanket or big towel, and a bolster or pillow or couch cushion. While this class is great for PMS and hormonal regulation as we derease stress and tension in the pelvic area, it might not be super suitable for pregnancy unless you know how to modify your poses to keep them safe (for example, not laying on your back, not putting excess pressure on the belly, etc.).

Not gonna lie, this class felt absolutely delicious in my body and mind. Join me for an hour of investigation into the profound effect stillness can have on our muscles and our nervous system via Yin Yoga. Whether you are brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, there is lots to gain from this head to toe tension release. Complete with facial massage and a nice juicy Savasana. Grab all the props you got and let’s get cozy!

A full hour of ooey-gooey-yummy goodness! If you’ve never done yin yoga before: get ready for the chillest yoga of all. No flowing here, just holding postures for long periods of time to allow the muscles and the mind to soften. Put on your coziest clothes, grab as many pillows and blankets as you can get your hands on, and give yourself the treat of resting in your sweet breath. Good for PMS and PCOS, but not for pregnancy as we do lay on our backs and lean forward onto our abdomen.