Join Yogi Kait in these videos for physical, mental, and spiritual fitness!
Sun Salutation “We Greet the Day”
Sun Salutation “We Greet the Day” (Surya Namaskar)
This Sun Salutation video demonstrates a traditional sequence of twelve poses choreographed with breath. This sequence: 1) systematically stretches the front and back sides of the body while building heat; 2) links movement and breath which is fundamental to any yoga practice. Feel free to modify this routine while building your strength.
Spinal Energy “Chakras Demystified”
Spinal Energy “Chakras Demystified” (Seven Major Emotional Centers)
This “Chakras Demystified” video briefly describes the seven major emotional centers called Chakras (the Sanskrit word for “wheel”). Certain yoga postures have specific effects on certain Chakras, and can be used to foster balance and wholeness. Improving the overall alignment of these wheels will enhance the relationship between your emotional and physical bodies.
Side Body Stretch “Standing Side Bends”
Side Body Stretch “Standing Side Bends” (Lateral Spinal Flexion)
This Side Body Stretch video instructs how to lengthen and increase flexibility along both sides of the spine. Lateral Flexion is an underused range of motion in most spines, and is a crucial component of spinal health and agility. Daily practice creates greater mobility through both sides of the body.
Leg Circulation “Lower Body Love”
Leg Circulation “Lower Body Love” (Quad-Hamstring-Groin Flushing)
This “Lower Body Love” video demonstrates how to increase circulation to the quads, hamstrings, and groin which is important as the legs are farthest away from the heart. This technique uses the foam roller to release stale blood from leg muscles, speed muscular recovery, and flush the capillaries in the lower body.
Hip Opener “Number Four Stretch” (Piriformis Stretch)
Hip Opener “Number Four Stretch” (Piriformis Stretch)
This Hip Opener video demonstrates various ways to elongate your piriformis. This muscle and the sciatic nerve are closely related, as they share a tunnel through the pelvis called the sciatic arch. This area can become congested, especially with the amount of sitting most of us do each day. Regular practice of this posture can help to keep things fluid, flexible, and pain-free.
Knee Cap Massage “Knee Love”
Knee Cap Massage “Knee Love” (Patellar Mobility)
This “Knee Love” video teaches how to locate and gently manipulate the knee cap (aka the patella). The knee cap can get stuck due to overuse and misalignment which can create pain and rigidity. Massaging the surrounding tissue increases circulation, as well as the viscosity of the synovial fluid. This oil-like fluid will thicken, over time and with practice, which allows for better lubrication of the joint.
Hip and Pelvic Stability “Hip & Back Awareness”
Hip and Pelvic Stability “Hip & Back Awareness” (Acetabulum Mobilization)
This Hip and Pelvic Stability video teaches how to isolate the movement of the femur in the hip socket (aka acetabulum), and the movement between the spine and the pelvis. The use of slow deep breaths and pelvic floor contractions increase mobility and stability in the hips and pelvic floor. This is not a strenuous action; it is designed to create awareness of these individual movements.
Front Thigh Stretch “Quad Reach”
Front Thigh Stretch “Quad & Reach” (Quadricep Elongation)
This “Quad & Reach” video will help to elongate the large muscle group on the front of the thighs (aka the quadriceps). Opening up the quads can help alleviate some knee pain and release tension in the low back. Everything in our bodies is connected, and the quads can play a significant role in the overall alignment of our bodies.
Seated Hip Opener “Butterfly”
This Baddha Konasana video teaches a seated yoga posture paired with deep breathing that gently opens your hips. In addition, the inner thigh muscles stretch which releases pressure in the pelvis. Practice this technique often for a gradual but continuous opening.
