Vinay Jesta

In this meditation we focus on the qualities of the Ajna chakra that we may want to bring into day to day life.

In the yoga tradition it is the sixth chakra, or energy center, associated with insight, intuition and the ability to see beyond what the eye can see. By the end of the practice you should feel calm, centered and relaxed. Choose a seated posture that is comfortable for you, so you can focus fully on the practice.

In this Yin practice we move from one posture to the next, holding each for a few minutes. We complete the flow on one side, then move to the other, so you stay longer with one side in different shapes.

Works the hips and the side body. Good in the morning or the evening. You need a bolster, a strap and two blocks. Level 1-2.

In this practice we work with basic standing asanas, using a wall and a block as props, to find Tadasana and its alignment in different postures.

Learning safe and healthy alignment with props helps you understand the postures better. A good practice for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Level 1-2.

In this meditation we focus on the sacral chakra, Svadhisthana, and the qualities of it we may want to bring into day to day life.

In the yoga tradition it is the second chakra, or energy center, associated with creativity, adaptability and joy. You should feel relaxed, centered and calm by the end of the practice. Choose a seated posture that is comfortable for you, so you can focus fully on the practice.

In this Yin practice we mostly lengthen the hamstrings with long holds, releasing tension through the whole back of the leg.

You should never feel sharp or painful sensations in the lower back. If you do, modify the posture by keeping the back flat. You still get the work, since the focus is the hamstrings, calves and Achilles tendon. Use the props as needed, and remember that feeling matters more than form in this practice.

In this Yin practice we focus on postures that lengthen the psoas, the deep hip flexor that connects the spine to the legs. A tight psoas is often part of the picture when the lower back feels stiff.

Avoid any discomfort in the lower back during this practice, and use props as shown in the video. Level 1-2, with a bolster and a block.

A full body joint mobility practice that wakes up each joint gently in the morning and keeps the joints healthy and supple. Use it as a practice on its own, or as preparation before asana, pranayama or any other movement practice.

You move from the ankles and wrists up through the hips, waking up the subtle energies of the body and getting ready to begin the day. No props needed.

In today's gentle Yin practice we lengthen through the spine and release tension in the connective tissue around it. We move through a series of Yin asanas that leave you relaxed and restored by the end.

Use the props whenever you need, so you can relax and find ease in each pose, while you stay with the sensations that keep you in the present moment. Level 1-2.

In this pranayama practice we become aware of our normal breath and slowly build up to yogic breathing. We practise the abdominal, thoracic and clavicular breath one by one, then combine them into a full yogic breath.

Then we practise alternate nostril breathing, which in the yoga tradition balances the energetic body. By the end you breathe more deeply, with a calmer mind and more ease in the body.

In this Vinyasa practice we open up the hips through active flexibility, going progressively deeper and preparing for leg behind the head variations.

You should never feel sharp or painful sensations in the knee. If you do, back off. Level 2-3, no props needed.

In this practice we work gradually towards dropping back into Wheel Pose, Urdhva Dhanurasana.

We use the wall as a prop to build strength and mobility. You should be able to do Wheel Pose comfortably before you take this class. Work for the whole back, from the lower back to the upper back. Level 2-3, with a wall.

In this practice we bring the shoulders actively into play to open the chest, the armpits and the front of the neck.

This way of using the shoulders is essential for backbends, and it counters all the pushing we otherwise do in yoga. Level 2, with a block.