Three Dog Yoga Podcast

well, it started out to be about twisting triangle...and turned into a discussion about the Down Dog variation where you turn one foot out, bend one knee, tilt your hips up, stretch your hip and hope you're doing it right. then, the fabulous hellogretchen gives that word salad a rebranding that everyone (with a sense of humour) can appreciate.

this one starts with a good floor stretch, then moves up into steady flow and balance practice...a solid practice for shifting your energy anytime.

this one gets going with Down Dog and keeps going...through strong flow, balance and a mini-workshop on Revolved Triangle, right up to Savasana.

bookmark this one for when you want a strong flow without a ton of chaturanga...even if you don't need to go light on your arms, it's a good break from the usual. we move everything, pay special attention to posture, and take plenty of time to stretch out. thanks for playing! if you'd like to help keep this podcast up, running, and getting better, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/threedogyoga.

good question! kriyas are breathing practices meant to cleanse and heal the body...in yoga practice, at least the way we practice it here, they're usually breathing patterns linked to specific, repeated movements.  things like cat-and-cow could be considered a kriya...and one of our favorite is the Frog Kriya...no jumping or ribbit-ing involved. to learn more, just press play! to support this podcast, you can become a patron at patreon.com/threedogyoga

want to feel better fast? cultivate some openness, receptivity and generosity of spirit...just by sitting up and becoming aware of yourself. FIVE MINUTE MEDITATIONS are quick + easy opportunities to get centered and calm...they'll land here in our feed on Mondays. free for every body...24/7. just press play! want to help keep this podcast up, running, and getting better all the time: become a patron at www.patreon.com/threedogyoga

oh. heck. yeah. get in there and stretch that stuff -- whatever your stuff happens to be -- out. lots of lunges, twisting, side bends, and floor poses in this one!   

this one is all about getting back to feeling good...particularly when the days are rough and worry abounds. but even on a great day, more feeling good is a good idea. it starts in Savasana, takes a good long time in stretching out the usual tight spots, then works through just enough flow to get everything moving...and takes it back to some good deep stretching on the way back to Savasana.  

our inaugural Spring Clean flow dials up the: twists, side bends, light flow, and cleansing breaths. plus, only one chaturanga.  

whether it's a side bend or a straddle, moving your body in the lateral plane is a good idea when you want to elevate your attitude...life naturally pulls us forward and down, so going up and sideways can be a serious mood lifter. asanas featured in this practice include: lunges, standing side bends, seated straddle folds + side bends and a finishing backbend of your choice (or not!).

a refined take on the usual "wring it out" twisting practice, we key in on the integral actions of lengthening and lightening up to reduce stress and create space throughout body and mind.

for the days you want to fire it up: arm balances, one-legged balances, and wheels FTW. drink your water, kids.

there's an old saying that worry is a misuse of your imagination...but in this life, we'll all find ourselves worrying from time to time. here's a meditation that can help. when an overwhelming worry about something you have no control over comes up, you can pause the worry loop, recognize that "you are not the boss of that", and return to doing all the good you can do in this moment.

this one starts with simple flow and lunges, moves into lower + upper body strengthening and ends up with a choose-your-own stretch session...with a bonus post-savasana neck soother. enjoy!

often, we come to yoga to release what ails us...what if we turned that perspective into amplifying what feels good. it's a subtle shift of vision, but it goes a long way...press play and see for yourself!

ever get low back pain? it's a club most of us will join from time to time...but you may be able to tear up your membership card for good when you focus in on caring for your spine...and yoga helps! this one starts out with light side bending, moves through an awakening flow, into twisting and folding with presence of mind. then, of course, a nice relaxation to bring it all together!

this one takes it's time warming up and hits all the high notes of the physical practice: spinal mobility, hip and hamstring opening, shoulder mobility, balance and relaxation. enjoy!

this one's not your mama's vinyasa class...but wait, your mama is probably super rad...then, it's TOTALLY your mama's vinyasa class. it plays with the flow in fresh ways, but keeps things simple, too. so you get the best of both worlds...simple things can be so rewarding when we keep them fresh!

a super simple meditation good anytime you want to feel clear, compassionate, and focused. this podcast was taped live as part of our MEDITATION 101 series and starts a little rough in terms of sound quality. but...we left it in, because it's not about being perfect and polished, but being just as you are.

we've always been yoga for nerds (said with the utmost admiration for nerds everywhere)...and this one takes it above and beyond. if you want your shoulders, neck and upper back to feel great (or you just want to hear the teacher try to remember the word for dressing up as characters from your favorite movie. nerdiness factor: 11/10.), this one is for you.