Rodney Yee
Rodney Yee has been curious about the mind and body for as long as he can remember. He was a gymnast, a ballet dancer, and a philosophy and physical therapy major. Following the thread of curiosity about mind and body, he took his first yoga class in 1980. He went to yoga in search of flexibility and found a practice that would turn into his life-long passion and career.
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How to Stand
Rethink how you stand by examining your habits. Use this 20-minute class to observe, creating variations that help your body to be symmetrical and fluid. Understand how you stand, increase your sensitivity and remind yourself that it's actually fun!
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How to Sit
So much of our modern life involves sitting, so it's important to do it well. Use this 20-minute practice to understand and change your sitting posture, whether in a chair or on the ground. Remember that sitting is circular, receiving and giving back.
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How to Lie Down
Because Savasana is one of the greatest poses in your practice, learning how to lie down properly is key. When done with technique and awareness, you provide your body with a position that is relaxed and receptive. Play with variations as you settle in.
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Midday Motion
Open your body with the noontime sun using this 15-minute steady flow to generate and store energy. Focus on the act of rooting to rise with simple breathing through each posture, allowing you to become a beacon of peace and service for those around you.
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Evening Relaxation
Take time to transition from your day to night and then to sleep by unwinding with supported yoga poses designed to slowly relieve tension and tightness. This class is a great way to prepare your consciousness to enter a deep state of quietness and rest.
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Find Your Seat
The first step to establishing a regular meditation practice is finding a comfortable sitting posture. Acclaimed teacher Rodney Yee shows you how to use props to support your body and alleviate discomfort as you find your meditation sit.
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Beginner Flow
Wake your body up slowly with a gentle class that focuses on creating rhythm in the body and breath. Using twists and poses designed to lengthen the body, you will release sleepiness and find your center, giving yourself the gift of a mindful awakening.
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Upper Body
This 20-minute class focuses on building and retaining strength in your upper body with a sequence of accessible yoga postures. Use 2 blocks and a strap to work on strength-generating coordination, range of motion and rhythm with easy breathing.
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Lower Body
Use this class to focus on the strength of your lower body. Effective standing and balancing yoga postures will help you discover the strength and tenacity of the muscles in your lower body. Increase agility while being supported by 2 blocks and a strap.
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Restorative
Everyone can benefit from a restorative practice. This short 12-minute class uses 3 supported postures with thoughtfully positioned props to encourage your body to relax by releasing muscles associated with the fight vs. flight response. Breathe easy.
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Evening Restore
End your day with a restorative session designed to open space for introspection and quiet. Use the aid of a bolster, blanket and strap to help you move into silence while staying grounded on earth. As you open your body, feel your consciousness soften.
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Anxiety Release Practice
In this 20-minute practice, you'll learn strategies for releasing anxiety and stress so that your body and mind can find rest. Targeting tension in the face, neck, shoulders and backs of legs, you will learn how to let go and find an unraveling in the now.
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Learn to Breathe
Focusing on your breath is critical to any yoga practice. Join acclaimed yoga teacher Rodney Yee as you learn to tune into how your body is moved by your breath-and how this awareness affects your practice, poses, and perception of the world.
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Learn the Poses
Internationally acclaimed yoga teacher Rodney Yee teaches you an array of basic yoga poses-from mountain pose to Savasana-that will prepare you to take on your next studio class or in-home practice session.
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Breathe and Move
Learn how to marry your breath and movement with a simple yoga practice that builds on the first two classes in this series. Internationally acclaimed yoga teacher Rodney Yee shows you how to make the breath the conductor of your yoga practice.