YOGA PHYSICS RADIO http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/feed/ LISTEN. LEARN. PRACTICE. REPEAT. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:24:28 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Health & Fitness:Alternative Health 1440 episodic Learn to DeConstruct not only poses but your practice and open up a whole world of possibilities. ReConstruct in a way that's customized just for you. Learn to teach an individual practice in a group setting in dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable ways. Alexandria Crow Alexandria Crow No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1518610/podcastpic.png YOGA PHYSICS RADIO http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/feed/ 144 144 THE ASANA LAB - A NEW TAKE ON BALANCE THE ASANA LAB - A NEW TAKE ON BALANCE http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-a-new-take-on-balance/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-a-new-take-on-balance/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:24:28 -0500 yogaphysics.podbean.com/the-asana-lab-a-new-take-on-balance-3f92420473ad22669ce512b06efaa90c Learn about how you relate to poses like Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana and other standing balance poses in a new and curiously challenging way.

Note: You'll be using a block to stand on, please make sure it's sturdy enough and that you have a wall near by if you want additional support.

  • One Sturdy Block
]]> Learn about how you relate to poses like Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana and other standing balance poses in a new and curiously challenging way.

Note: You'll be using a block to stand on, please make sure it's sturdy enough and that you have a wall near by if you want additional support.

  • One Sturdy Block
]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4630 22 full THE ASANA LAB - A BETTER WAY TO CHATURANGA THE ASANA LAB - A BETTER WAY TO CHATURANGA http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-a-better-way-to-chaturanga/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-a-better-way-to-chaturanga/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:31:37 -0400 yogaphysics.podbean.com/the-asana-lab-a-better-way-to-chaturanga-7a6ff2e1db74694936263af067380d30 Learn about how you relate to this pose in a whole new way.

Note: You'll be using the props to elevate yourself off the floor in constructive rest about midway through class. You'll set the bolster and the blocks up in a train and your who upper body, pelvis through head, will be supported by the props.

  • Bolster
  • 2-3 Blocks
]]> Learn about how you relate to this pose in a whole new way.

Note: You'll be using the props to elevate yourself off the floor in constructive rest about midway through class. You'll set the bolster and the blocks up in a train and your who upper body, pelvis through head, will be supported by the props.

  • Bolster
  • 2-3 Blocks
]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4900 21 full THE ASANA LAB - HIP & TRUNK STABILITY AS A MEANS TO PAY ATTENTION THE ASANA LAB - HIP & TRUNK STABILITY AS A MEANS TO PAY ATTENTION http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-hip-trunk-stability-as-a-means-to-pay-attention/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-hip-trunk-stability-as-a-means-to-pay-attention/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:22:14 -0400 yogaphysics.podbean.com/the-asana-lab-hip-trunk-stability-as-a-means-to-pay-attention-9dfc881f9f8080ca1d36db9e9a66973d It's not about core stability, but if you need a focal point to pay attention to for your yoga practice than it may as well be your core stabilizers. A deceivingly difficult but accessible class design around the mobility and stability of the hip and trunk.

Note: you'll need a blanket set up off the front edge of your mat to slide in and out for the first section of class. If you're on carpet you can wear socks instead.

  • Blanket
  • Bolster
  • 1 Blocks

All Levels

]]> It's not about core stability, but if you need a focal point to pay attention to for your yoga practice than it may as well be your core stabilizers. A deceivingly difficult but accessible class design around the mobility and stability of the hip and trunk.

Note: you'll need a blanket set up off the front edge of your mat to slide in and out for the first section of class. If you're on carpet you can wear socks instead.

  • Blanket
  • Bolster
  • 1 Blocks

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4385 20 full THE ASANA LAB - CHALLENGING THE PARADIGM WITH PROPS THE ASANA LAB - CHALLENGING THE PARADIGM WITH PROPS http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-challenging-the-paradigm-with-props/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-challenging-the-paradigm-with-props/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:39:22 -0400 yogaphysics.podbean.com/the-asana-lab-challenging-the-paradigm-with-props-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Learn the components of All Fours and Downward Facing Dog all while seated in a chair. Chair yoga class can be challenging for all and accessible. Learn to use a chair in new ways that break the vinyasa class mold while still delivering the outcomes that many are looking for in a yoga class.

Note: you'll need a wall & a chair. You can begin class seated comfortably in the chair on in a reclined position with your legs up on the chair seat or in Constructive Rest on the floor.

  • Chair (any kitchen or office chair with four secure legs will work. Make sure to place on top of a nonslip surface and have the back of the chair positioned with a wall behind it.
  • Bolster
  • 2 Blocks

All Levels

]]> Learn the components of All Fours and Downward Facing Dog all while seated in a chair. Chair yoga class can be challenging for all and accessible. Learn to use a chair in new ways that break the vinyasa class mold while still delivering the outcomes that many are looking for in a yoga class.

Note: you'll need a wall & a chair. You can begin class seated comfortably in the chair on in a reclined position with your legs up on the chair seat or in Constructive Rest on the floor.

  • Chair (any kitchen or office chair with four secure legs will work. Make sure to place on top of a nonslip surface and have the back of the chair positioned with a wall behind it.
  • Bolster
  • 2 Blocks

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 2928 19 full THE ASANA LAB - CHATURANGA THE ASANA LAB - CHATURANGA http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-chaturanga/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-chaturanga/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2018 14:51:22 -0500 yogaphysics.podbean.com/the-asana-lab-chaturanga-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Learn the components of Plank and Chaturanga.

Props - Note you'll need a wall.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Bolster
  • Strap

All Levels

]]> Learn the components of Plank and Chaturanga.

Props - Note you'll need a wall.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Bolster
  • Strap

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4815 18 full THE RESTORATIVE CLASS YOU LOVE THE RESTORATIVE CLASS YOU LOVE http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-restorative-class-you-love/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-restorative-class-you-love/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:59:21 -0500 yogaphysics.podbean.com/the-restorative-class-you-love-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 The slow relaxation response you all love is now live!

Props - Note you may need a wall.

2 Blocks Bolster Two Blankets

]]> The slow relaxation response you all love is now live!

Props - Note you may need a wall.

2 Blocks
Bolster
Two Blankets

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 2418 17 full MEDITATION YOU’LL LOVE MEDITATION YOU’LL LOVE http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/meditation-you-may-love/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/meditation-you-may-love/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:04:18 -0500 yogaphysics.podbean.com/meditation-you-may-love-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Fall in love with meditating. Simple meditation techniques to fix your focus.

Props - Note you may need a wall.

2 Blocks Bolster Strap

]]> Fall in love with meditating. Simple meditation techniques to fix your focus.

Props - Note you may need a wall.

2 Blocks
Bolster
Strap

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 2469 16 full MEDITATION WITH A TWIST MEDITATION WITH A TWIST http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/meditation-with-a-twist/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/meditation-with-a-twist/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:36:47 -0500 yogaphysics.podbean.com/meditation-with-a-twist-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Meditation doesn't have to be something that's daunting or frustrating. This meditation will take you through a few different activites that may cause you to love meditation afterall.

Props - Note you'll need a wall.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Bolster
  • Strap

All Levels

]]> Meditation doesn't have to be something that's daunting or frustrating. This meditation will take you through a few different activites that may cause you to love meditation afterall.

Props - Note you'll need a wall.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Bolster
  • Strap

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 2615 15 full THE ASANA LAB - TREE, WARRIOR III & HALF MOON THE ASANA LAB - TREE, WARRIOR III & HALF MOON http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-tree-warrior-iii-half-moon/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/the-asana-lab-tree-warrior-iii-half-moon/#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:32:28 -0500 yogaphysics.podbean.com/the-asana-lab-tree-warrior-iii-half-moon-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Learn the components of some of the most popular balancing poses and how you relate to them. We will explore Tree pose, Warrior III and Half moon.

Props - Note you'll need a wall.

2 Blocks Bolster

All Levels

]]> Learn the components of some of the most popular balancing poses and how you relate to them. We will explore Tree pose, Warrior III and Half moon.

Props - Note you'll need a wall.

2 Blocks
Bolster

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4514 14 full DeCONSTRUCT TO ReCONSTRUCT SUN SALUTATION A DeCONSTRUCT TO ReCONSTRUCT SUN SALUTATION A http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/deconstruct-to-reconstruct-sun-salutation-a/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/deconstruct-to-reconstruct-sun-salutation-a/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:51:56 -0400 yogaphysics.podbean.com/deconstruct-to-reconstruct-sun-salutation-a-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Building off of the DeConstruct to ReConstruct webinar series take a class that breaks down and rebuilds all of the components of Sun Salutation A

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

3 Blocks Strap (Will be placed above the elbows, create a loop that holds the upper arms parallel at shoulder distance) Bolster

All Levels

 

 

]]> Building off of the DeConstruct to ReConstruct webinar series take a class that breaks down and rebuilds all of the components of Sun Salutation A

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

3 Blocks
Strap (Will be placed above the elbows, create a loop that holds the upper arms parallel at shoulder distance)
Bolster

All Levels

 

 

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 5245 13 full DeCONSTRUCT TO ReCONSTRUCT PLANK & DOWNWARD FACING DOG DeCONSTRUCT TO ReCONSTRUCT PLANK & DOWNWARD FACING DOG http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/deconstruct-to-reconstruct-plank-downward-facing-dog/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/deconstruct-to-reconstruct-plank-downward-facing-dog/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:33:16 -0400 yogaphysics.podbean.com/deconstruct-to-reconstruct-plank-downward-facing-dog-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Building off of the DeConstruct to ReConstruct webinar series take a class that breaks down and rebuilds Plank and Downward Facing Dog and how to go back and forth between the two.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster

All Levels

 

]]> Building off of the DeConstruct to ReConstruct webinar series take a class that breaks down and rebuilds Plank and Downward Facing Dog and how to go back and forth between the two.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster


All Levels

 

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 3545 12 full WHAT'S A BACKBEND ALL ABOUT WHAT'S A BACKBEND ALL ABOUT http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/whats-a-backbend-all-about/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/whats-a-backbend-all-about/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2017 19:23:59 -0400 http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/e/whats-a-backbend-all-about/ Backbends come with some serious promises and aren't accessible to all people and certainly aren't sustainable if done in the extreme way. I know, I know, you don't want to give them up or you want to still be able to try them and this practice makes space for both. Explore all the efforts and possibilities that backbends like cobra, camel, bow, upward bow, crescent contain without having to do a single one.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster

All Levels

 

]]> Backbends come with some serious promises and aren't accessible to all people and certainly aren't sustainable if done in the extreme way. I know, I know, you don't want to give them up or you want to still be able to try them and this practice makes space for both. Explore all the efforts and possibilities that backbends like cobra, camel, bow, upward bow, crescent contain without having to do a single one.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster

All Levels

 

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4931 11 full ALL THE BENEFITS OF BACKBENDS WITHOUT THE BACKACHE ALL THE BENEFITS OF BACKBENDS WITHOUT THE BACKACHE http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/all-the-benefits-of-backbends-without-the-backache/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/all-the-benefits-of-backbends-without-the-backache/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:03:06 -0400 http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/e/all-the-benefits-of-backbends-without-the-backache/ Backbends come with a lot of promises but they also carry risks and sometimes leave you feeling more amped than steady and alert. This class will give you all the physical and mental benefits that exploring backbends can give you without the hefty cost.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster

All Levels

]]> Backbends come with a lot of promises but they also carry risks and sometimes leave you feeling more amped than steady and alert. This class will give you all the physical and mental benefits that exploring backbends can give you without the hefty cost.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 3617 10 full SNEAKY HARD WORK SNEAKY HARD WORK http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/sneaky-hard-work/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/sneaky-hard-work/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:46:33 -0400 http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/e/sneaky-hard-work/ Hardwork for your body is one kind of difficult challenge, hardwork for the mind is something that can be much harder for most of us. Learn how to work hard both physically and mentally for a complete yoga practice with some very quieting results.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Boyster

All Levels

]]> Hardwork for your body is one kind of difficult challenge, hardwork for the mind is something that can be much harder for most of us. Learn how to work hard both physically and mentally for a complete yoga practice with some very quieting results.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Boyster

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 3771 9 full BALANCE FOR THE MIND BY BALANCING ON ONE FOOT BALANCE FOR THE MIND BY BALANCING ON ONE FOOT http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/balance-on-one-foot-balance-the-mind/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/balance-on-one-foot-balance-the-mind/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:31:00 -0400 http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/e/balance-on-one-foot-balance-the-mind/ Balancing on one foot takes effort in the body which can have a very calming and balancing effect on the mind, so long as you know how to let go.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster

All Levels

]]> Balancing on one foot takes effort in the body which can have a very calming and balancing effect on the mind, so long as you know how to let go.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 2 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket
  • Bolster

All Levels

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 3345 8 full HANDSTAND ONE DAY BUT TODAY DRILLS HANDSTAND ONE DAY BUT TODAY DRILLS http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/handstand-one-day-but-today-drills/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/handstand-one-day-but-today-drills/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:00:52 -0500 http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/e/handstand-one-day-but-today-drills/ Handstand takes time and patience to learn not to mention tons and tons of drills.  In this class you'll have a chance to work on the efforts joint by joint and region by region that you'll need in order to complete a handstand perhaps one day.  If you have no interest in that this is still a great slow, strong, fun class.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor.  Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 3 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket

Intermediate (all levels variations taught thoroughly)

]]> Handstand takes time and patience to learn not to mention tons and tons of drills.  In this class you'll have a chance to work on the efforts joint by joint and region by region that you'll need in order to complete a handstand perhaps one day.  If you have no interest in that this is still a great slow, strong, fun class.

Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor.  Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.

  • 3 Blocks
  • Strap
  • Blanket

Intermediate (all levels variations taught thoroughly)

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4687 7 full SIMPLE EVERYDAY BACKBENDS SIMPLE EVERYDAY BACKBENDS http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/simple-everyday-backbends/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/simple-everyday-backbends/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:49:40 -0500 http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/e/simple-everyday-backbends/ You don't have to touch your feet to your head to receive all of the physical and mental benefits of backbends, the simple everyday ones done well work perfectly.  Learn and explore all of the most common simple backbends that show up in vinyasa classes including sphinx, salabhasana, cobra, and upward dog.

Props

  • 2 Blocks
  • Blanket (rolled up slightly in a small roll)
  • Strap

All Levels

 

]]> You don't have to touch your feet to your head to receive all of the physical and mental benefits of backbends, the simple everyday ones done well work perfectly.  Learn and explore all of the most common simple backbends that show up in vinyasa classes including sphinx, salabhasana, cobra, and upward dog.

Props

  • 2 Blocks
  • Blanket (rolled up slightly in a small roll)
  • Strap

All Levels

 

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 4801 6 full ALL ABOUT STANDING LATERAL ROTATION POSES ALL ABOUT STANDING LATERAL ROTATION POSES http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/podbean_best_podcast_hosting_audio_video_blog_hosting/ http://podcast.yogaphysics.com/e/podbean_best_podcast_hosting_audio_video_blog_hosting/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:42:11 -0500 http://yogaphysics.podbean.com/e/podbean_best_podcast_hosting_audio_video_blog_hosting/ Discover how some of the most common standing postures are composed joint by joint and learn how they relate to your hip's personal range of motion.  Learn all about external hip rotation and find out what the image below is all about.

Props

  • 2 Blocks
  • Blanket (optional)

All levels

Images/Diagrams

]]> Discover how some of the most common standing postures are composed joint by joint and learn how they relate to your hip's personal range of motion.  Learn all about external hip rotation and find out what the image below is all about.

Props

  • 2 Blocks
  • Blanket (optional)

All levels

Images/Diagrams

]]> Alexandria Crow false No 5047 3 full