Three Dog Yoga Podcast

most of us have a Hurry Monster inside us...always rushing us to get stuff done quicker, cramming in one more thing, running late for stuff that matters, overthinking stuff that doesn't. if this sounds like you, this is your practice. if you could just use a well-balanced flow to feel grounded, centered, and stretched out, this is also your practice.

twists, balances, and focused flow get you from a filled mind to mindful. in 45 enjoyable minutes.

all the hamstrings and hip opening you can stand. literally.

a mellow take on hip openers, side bends, and twists. keep this one in your hot day toolbox, kids...

in this flow we focus on the standing leg raise series as a method of stilling the mind and connecting with our body awareness. we'll take two trips through the series, unbound + bound, to experience center in different ways.

the first edition of our UNWIND class...yoga geared for sleep and relaxation. perfect before bed or those middle-of-the-night-can't-sleep moments.

your hips, hamstrings, and side bodies are gonna love you for this one. two different spins on Trikonasana in this one to focus on both its rotational properties and its stretchiness. oh, and your abs will probably let you know they came to the party, too.  

balance postures are the tuning forks of yoga...when practiced well, they get our bodies, minds, and metaphysical infrastructure resonating at the same clear tone. they're a challenge, but they don't have to be so serious. in fact, they can be simple and fun. press play and check it out...

...except Emily...and Keli. apparently, they're doing it right. yep. we're talking about Twisting Chair...and this flow breaks it down into manageable parts that help you appreciate it, even if you can't bring yourself to like it.  

in this well-rounded flow, we work Warrior III / Airplane Pose to strengthen and lengthen the hamstrings, hips and lower back. you'll get a solid vinyasa practice in, and we'll focus in on key alignment points to help you keep your tendons, ligaments, and joints happy for the long haul.

ok, so this one starts with a little group chit chat...but then we get down to clearing out the "white noise of the week" with gentle inversions, hip openers, neck release techniques, and solid flow practice (chit chat explainer: when you come to class at the studio, the teacher gets to know you by your mat...your towel...your water bottle...your flip flops...but when you Zoom into yoga, the teacher knows you by the bunk beds and blue walls of your kids' bedroom.)  

if you can only pick one pose to master while you're cast away on a tropical island, Savasana is probably the best...but Half Moon would be a close runner-up. whether you're looking to get stronger, more flexible, more centered, or more spacious, there's an element of Half Moon that will help. this full-body flow will focus in on building your skills and enjoyment of one of yoga's great challenges. pro tip: a block is helpful, but not necessary!

this one's all about grounding your feet to lift your heart...and get some good length in your front, back, and side bodies while you're at it. it's definitely one to keep around for an all-purpose decompression of body and mind.

Parsvokonasana / Side Angle Pose is one of those great all-purpose asanas that work strength, flexibility, and mindfulness all in one. this practice preps you for it, offers a few variations on the theme, and finishes on the floor for relaxation after a job well done.

with Reverse Warrior as our focal point, this one goes long on side bends, breathing, and stress relief. enjoy!

you know the traditional ones...they're awesome, and...there's more than just pigeon and frog for mobilizing those sitting muscles. dive into this one for a well-rounded flow practice particularly focused on developing agility, ease, and general feelgoodness.

ok, it's probably not a real word...but it's a real feeling. it's like detoxification...except you're not toxic. but we all need to clear the white noise of life every once in awhile. this practice will do it with a strong, steady flow of lunges and twists to get hips, shoulders, neck and low back feeling mobile and stress-free.

the name says it all. this practice will work through various active hip openers, with an eye toward maintaining healthy spinal alignment and postural strengthening as we do. definitely the antidote to sitting in front of a screen...or curled over your bike!

we'll start on the ground with active hip openers and core body awakening...then proceed through a flow targeting the upper back and shoulder opening needed for Eagle / Garudasana and Wheel Pose. by the time you reach Savasana your IT bands and upper back will be thanking you for the TLC.

Crow / Bakasana can be one of those love it or struggle with it asanas...but it doesn't have to be. it's possible to take it apart and practice the core strength, body awareness, and patience that lead to solid arm balancing (and life) skills. this practice does just that...in the context of an all-purpose 30 minute flow that will leave you feeling grounded, centered, and just plain good.