Five Elements Intermediate

In this Vinyasa practice we focus on grounding, building strength in the lower body by holding standing and balancing postures, with awareness of our connection to the earth through the feet.

It builds strength through the legs and the pelvic floor, and leaves you feeling grounded. When we are rooted in the body, we stand tall and firm, and can bring that quality into the parts of life where we need it. Level 2-3, no props needed.

In this Vinyasa practice we build fluidity in the hips, to flow and adapt through our practice like water. We create space around the hip joint and build both active and passive flexibility.

We work mainly on external rotation of the hips, letting go of tension in the groin and inner thighs, so you move freely and find ease in seated positions. Embody the qualities of water: adaptable, gentle and fluid. Level 2-3, no props needed.

In this vinyasa practice we connect to our core, build upper body strength and fire up the whole body, floating through core strengthening postures, arm balances and inversions, with a focus on precise alignment.

Once we find our center, we float through the practice with more ease and feel stronger. Get ready to sweat it out and connect to your center, so you feel confident in yourself and can focus your energy on your goals. Level 2-3, no props needed.

In this Vinyasa practice we create space in the shoulders, open the chest and the front body, and build strength in the back body.

Move mindfully through chest openers, backbends and expansive movements to let go of anything heavy we might be holding, and finish with a sense of lightness, like air. Let yourself be more open to change, light-hearted and at ease. Level 2-3, no props needed.

In the yoga tradition, the space element holds room for all the other elements to exist together, a symbol of harmony in body and mind. In this practice we combine the qualities of the four earlier elements into one flow.

Move mindfully, aware of how each element supports the others, and bring these five element principles into daily life. We also work with a little pranayama to bring awareness to the energetic body. Level 2-3, no props needed.