Three Dog Yoga Podcast

recipe for a happy life...ok, so maybe not in that order...and substitute your own favorite foods/bevvies, but you get the point. it's all about balance. this 45-minute practice focuses on bringing your mind into your body through breath-focused vinyasa flow. we touch on all the greatest hits: shoulder, hip, hamstring, low back, and neck relief...as well as core strengthening. and relaxation. because: enjoy your life.

sounds like a pretty good heist movie to us. this one starts with instructions on some Supported Savasana positioning, then embarks on a strong flow that gets you ready to go deep into relaxation, possibly with a new, more comfortable setup. grab any yoga props and/or cozy stuff you've got and enjoy!

side bends are the mood-enhancers of yoga...it's a movement most of us don't do on the regular, except in yoga...and when you change the way you move, you change your perspective. extra shoulder opening helps with the side bending...and the mood. give it a go...we hope you'll love it!

lunge salutations are a great way to maximize a short practice. they get you moving all over, raise your heart rate, challenge your balance, and open up your hips...while providing your mind with enough challenge to stay fully engaged.   the footwork can be awkward at first, but dillligent practice gets results.

get yourself grounded with this strengthening, lengthening practice for legs and hips.

sometimes, all you need is a little simplicity. breathe, move, feel better.    

in this practice, we get everything moving, slowly but surely. you'll walk off your mat feeling great and ready for whatever is next! emjoy!

a strong flow to engage body and mind, this one will leave you feeling grounded and open. add it to your repertoire to develop strength in your legs, core and arms.

a full-body vinyasa practice, with a special focus on mobilizing the shoulder blades and making space in the upper back.

a steady, rhythmic flow of salutations, twists and shoulder openers to calm body and mind.

this one moves through all the ranges of hip mobility...in all kinds of ways...to restore body, mind and heart. we start on the floor and stay on the floor. great after a long day at work or play!

let's be real: Vasisthasana (pronounced Vah-steesh-stah-san-ah) -- or Side Plank -- is few people's favorite pose, but it's a valuable tool for strengthening your lateral lines. this one asks you to give it a go, from a few different angles...see if you've grown into it, or it's grown on you. the yoga isn't in getting your Side Plank to be perfect, but in what you learn along the way: how to self-regulate your mind and body when challenge arises. go forth and conquer!

binding...the act of shaping the arms and then using the hands to hold them in the shape...is a part of most yoga practices. but not every bind is for every body. this practice works through some of the common movements without binding the hands together for active range of motion and less stress in the shoulder joint.

full-body opening with a focus on efforting less and receiving more. good especially for all of us "more-is-more" people!

this one breaks down ujjayi breath -- the pranayama we use for vinyasa and asana practice. it starts slow so you get the gist of it, then we get into the groove of moving with the breath...and pausing at the kumbhakas (spaces) between inhale and exhale as we flow.

this one starts with active range of motion hip opening on the floor, works up to a strong standing flow, then back for more hip opening action.    

this one's a steady flow with a heaping side of shoulder openers...great for anyone who sits at a desk, uses a smartphone, carries a baby, gardens, cooks, cleans, plays sports, plays an instrument, knits, sews, paints, draws, drives a car, does crossword puzzles, reads, binge watches HBO, churns butter, milks cows, stirs cauldrons, etc.

twists to wring out and revitalize, balance poses to steady and calm. perfect.

there's more than one way to get with the flow....give your wrists, elbows, and shoulders a break with this one. keep it around to bust a rut and keep the peace in your upper body.

your shoulders rock! sure, they have been through some stuff...they are still incredible...and learning to take care of them helps them stay at their best. this flow works all the ranges of motion they need. enjoy the feeling of freedom and ease when you're getting up off the mat and getting on with a great day!