Join Yogi Kait in these videos for physical, mental, and spiritual fitness!
Morning Ritual “Chi Flowing”
Morning Ritual “Chi Flowing” (Daily Routine Starter)
This Morning Ritual video is designed to inspire the creation of a daily practice. Five minutes is all you need to begin; remember, a short yoga practice is better than no practice. Select a variety of videos from this site to design your own personalized routine. Use what works well for your body, and make it fun.
Energy Locks “Bandhas Demystified”
Moving Core Energy “Bandhas Demystified” (Bandhas Lock, Mula, Uddiyana & Jalanhandra, Energy Locks)
This “Bandhas Demystified” video explains the various ‘locks’ in the human body that can be held and released, the three most commonly used Bandhas – Mula (root lock), Uddiyana (flying up lock), Jalanhandra (cloud catching lock) – which are contractions of specific muscles coupled with precise positioning of the spine, and how and why they are helpful. Mula Bandha contracts your pelvic floor, Uddiyana Bandha contracts the body’s center, and Jalanhandra contracts the throat area with the skull slightly tilted back directly over the spine. These locks can hold and move Prana (aka Vital Energy) around the body, and can create greater strength and stability in yoga postures. This Bandha practice can help develop a deeper understanding of how the breath affects the nervous system.
Lung Capacity “One Minute Breath”
Lung Capacity “One Minute Breath” (Pranayama)
This “One Minute Breath” video demonstrates how to lengthen your breath cycle over time, and release stress. This technique begins with a conscious pausing at the top and bottom of each breath. Eventually, each breath cycle will be expanded to: 15 second inhale +15 second hold +15 second exhale +15 second hold = 1 minute breath. Be patient. Observe your lung capacity expand. Enjoy feeling wonderful.
Foam Roller Relief “Spinal Love Top to Bottom”
Foam Roller Relief “Spinal Love Top to Bottom” (Occiput & Sacrum Techniques)
This “Spinal Love Top to Bottom” video demonstrates how to slide the foam roller up or down so it is positioned at the base of the skull (top of the spine), or at the beginning of the sacrum (bottom of the spine). This technique mobilizes the spine using negative space and gravity which effectively relieves and prevents back pain. Be sure to allow the head or hips to hang off the end of the roller, and be creative.
Foam Roller Relief “Middle Spine Love”
Foam Roller Relief “Middle Spine Love” (Thoracic Spine Roller Techniques)
This “Middle Spine Love” video demonstrates how to use the foam roller to loosen up the middle back. These techniques focus on the thoracic spine, and help to reclaim the spine’s best posture by allowing for optimal alignment.
Neck Mobility “Neck Love”
Neck Mobility “Neck Love” (Isometric Cervical Rotation)
This “Neck Love” video demonstrates the use of isometric contractions to activate and strengthen rotational neck muscles. To relax your jaw and improve cervical rotation, open your mouth slightly as you press each temple into the mat. Remember to use only a 50% percent effort while pressing in this exercise.
Side Lying Spinal Rotation “Floor Twist”
Side Lying Spinal Rotation “Floor Twist” (Restorative Spinal Rotation)
This “Floor Twist” video demonstrates a simple technique to rotate the spine. Don’t force a deepening of this pose; focus on your breath and gently increase your twist on the exhale. Experiment with contracting and releasing your pelvic floor muscles (Mula Bandha), and drawing in and releasing your navel (Uddiyana Bandha).
Spinal Release “Restorative Twist”
Spinal Release “Restorative Twist” (Spinal Rotation)
This Spinal Release video demonstrates a restorative posture that allows the spine to rotate. Try to rotate as far as possible so that the pelvis and head are pointed in different directions. Breathe deeply while twisting to strengthen deep core muscles and relax overused back muscles. If one side is less flexible, stay longer on that side to promote greater mobility over time.
Opportunity to Change “Optimal Blueprint”
Opportunity to Change “Optimal Blueprint” (Finding Your Best In All Ways)
This “Optimal Blueprint” video teaches how to understand what your body needs, and to create a precise yet simple routine that improves overall attitude, posture, strength, health, and flexibility. For maximum benefit, focus on improving what is difficult rather than mastering what is easy.
