A Fresh Flow to open your heart, radiate expansion in breath, and warm your body to circulate vital life force energy. This sequence will help you to be present, and in fully in your body and breath! State phrases aloud or silently while you move to the rhythm of your...
Five Element Yoga®
Water Element
It could be that water element is my favorite of the five elements. Water represents the feminine flow of the breath, of the emotions, and of the rhythms of nature, which is often the very thing I'm lacking when I'm living out my daily schedule of 'doing' and getting...
Water Element Mudra Flow
With this mudra flow you will be able to sense the flow of life and energy within and all around you as you tune into your inner healing waters. Jala Mudra "My inner rivers flow with the rhythms of nature." Jala means water, liquid and flowing, representing the vital...
Welcoming In: Five Element Yoga® Flow
Simple movements flowing with breath and intention allow you to 'Welcome In' all that is, with greater ease and gratitude within your heart. This easy flow is for all-levels. You will feel more open and at ease! Please modify as needed for your comfort. Warm-Ups: By...
Contentment: Hansi Inner Smile Mudra
"I am Content, here and now." Santosha, the Sanskrit for contentment, is popularly practiced as one of the five Niyama 'observances' from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Along with the Yamas, there are ten guidelines in the Sutras to help one live with more clarity, vitality...
Inner Smile Meditation
Your Inner Smile is glowing golden inside of you all the time! All you have to do is become AWARE of it, and a magical thing happens: you begin to sense how it fills you with bliss, awakens your positive qualities as well as your own potent healing energy. You may...
I Allow Five Element Yoga Flow
'I Allow' Five Element Yoga Flow assists you in opening your heart to let go into allowing this moment to be exactly as it is; and allowing you to be exactly who you are! Make modifications to make it work for your body and comfort levels. 1. DVIMUKHAM two...
Finding Your Rhythm
by Jennifer Reis, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, Kripalu School of Yoga faculty. The rhythms of the seasons and nature gloriously expressed through her Five Elements also live within our own bodies. Tuning into these forces can help give clues about...
Rolling Bridge Pose
With Jala Mudra. Lay on your back and draw your knees into your chest. Rock side to side to massage your back- yummy! Soften and loosen your neck and back muscles. Place your feet down close to your buttocks and close together so they almost touch. You may like to...
How to Live in a Body
by Jennifer Reis, Integrative Yoga Therapist Here are ideas for some of the most important ways I've found to live fully embodied. Above all, remember that your body is a gift from beyond, a mystery to honor, respect and listen to. Practicing Body Scan daily by...