Three Dog Yoga Podcast

sometimes, things get sideways. in this episode, we practice for it.

looking to improve your balance? or your posture? this one's got you covered. in it, we explore the relationship between grounding down and lifting up...keeping balance as simple as making a foot to brain connection.

side angle pose is like chocolate cake. yep. you've probably noticed that there are a few (gazillion) ways to make a chocolate cake. maybe you have a favorite. maybe you don't like chocolate cake...or think you don't like chocolate cake, but haven't tried all the variations. side angle -- any yoga posture, really -- is like that. we each probably have our favorite variation, but exploring the other alignments and actions is a reasonable thing to do if we want to stay curious and engaged in our yoga practice. this episode features three different variations on the theme -- enjoy!  

our arms are our limbs of communication -- of drawing the world to us, and expressing ourselves in the world. our shoulders, neck, and upper back all have roles to play in our ability to communicate well...this all-around vinyasa practice focuses in on stress relief for these hard working muscles.

standing poses are great for warming up the body by engaging large muscle groups...and they create "tapas" -- that inner fire that burns off the old to make space for peace and calm. side angle pose is one of the most comprehensive standing poses...it's got a little of everything to get your whole body warmed up and feeling good. enjoy!

the main things to know about sidebends for this practice:   1. anchor down 2. lengthen 3. keep both side bodies spacious 4. enjoy!

need to slow down, take a breath, and let some things go? we got you. no chaturangas, up dogs or standing poses needed for this full-body stretch out.

this moderately paced session focuses on some unusual twisting postures. give it a spin when you're looking for something a little different.

love them or love to get them over with, planks are an essential component of vinyasa practice...they allow us to flow from pose to pose, build core strength and instill good posture -- when done properly. in this episode, we'll explore: one major alignment point -- lifting the back of your head to line up with your spine...and one major action item -- pressing your hands firmly into the floor. combined, these two essentials will refine your high plank and chaturanga posture, strengthen your core, and create a feeling of buoyancy as you flow through your vinyasas.,

both Bridge (Setu Bandhasana) and Wheel (Urdhva Dhanurasana) are excellent strength + mobility practices...and you don't need to get all the way into either to make them worth it. in this episode, you'll learn the essential components of each as you flow through two unique vinyasa sequences in one.

in this episode, we focus in on lunges...some of the most ubiquitous and versatile postures in our practice. you'll dial in your understanding of the different styles of lunges we practice...and pinpoint the action of the back foot to strengthen your legs and stand your ground.

Ardha Utttanasana may be the most important pose we do for back health: it strengthens the back and helps us activate our core for planks, chaturangas, and forward folds...when it's done well. this 30-minute practice will brush up your skills and get you started toward building strength in those oh-so-important postural muscles!

grab two blocks and take a quick little deep dive with us into one of our favorite restoratives: Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose).

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) is one of the most common postures you'll meet in vinyasa yoga. it's an asana that you can refine for a lifetime...this 30-minute practice starts with what's most essential...how you ground and support yourself with your hands, arms and shoulders.   enjoy!

in this episode, we dig deeply into child's pose (in the context of an all-purpose vinyasa class -- you will move, too!). it's our hope to help you find the alignment for child's pose that's most helpful to you, so you have a go-to resting pose for those moments in practice when your body, mind or spirit needs a rest. resting is important...it's not a break, it's part of the practice. when we rest, we come back stronger, more renewed, more resilient.

this one's a work-it-out hip-opening flow...it's simple, but it'll get you (and keep you) moving...and you'll most likely feel the effects all day long!

ever feel like stepping forward from Downward Facing Dog is the hardest part of yoga? well, it just might be. this 30-minute How-To will give you the tips, tricks and strengtheners you need to step up (and back) with greater ease, skill, and confidence...and you'll get a great core workout to boot. enjoy!   if you would like to join our Zoom yoga classes, please join us at www.threedogyoga.com/online-schedule. if you would like to help support this podcast, please consider becoming a supporter or a champion at www.patreon.com/threedogyoga.

if you've got two yoga blocks/bricks and a strap, grab 'em. if not, no worries...you can still get your flow on.   if you do have the props, this session will offer some fun + helpful ways to work with them in your practice to balance better, get stronger, and encourage flexibility.

core strength may not be everything,but it helps. more to the point,  working from your core translates into better movement patterns, breathing, and self-awareness. this 30 minute flow will get you tuned in to cente...possible side benefits include toned abs and a more mobile you.

when you really want to feel good (or warm up for a workout, reset from a day at work, etc) take a few to mobilize your hips, shoulders, and spine...this one makes it easy. enjoy!