The 7 dhatus are vital tissues of the bodies, including the organ systems and the immune system and their interrelationship. This video requires some understanding of Ayurvedic words and concepts.

As you learn the complexities of pelvic floor therapeutic modalities, start with learning this internal awareness.

Full practice with pranayama, knowledge, traditional asana and reverence on the Costa Rican beach

After practicing natural alternate nostril breathing, add a hold in between nostrils. In the yogic tradition, typically female bodies begin breath on the left side and male bodies begin with the right side. Feel free to play with this especially if you feel identified differently from your physic...

Learn the subtleties of Sanskrit in this mantra and its meaning

A short 30 min. practice to recover from long periods of sitting

This breath practice is great way to get centered, add to another practice or simply increase or balance your prana - life force.

A powerful release for your hips, go gently

How do we create better sleep and why?

Yoga is an oral tradition and the stories have been passed on orally for hundreds of years. I'm excited for you to join me in epic re-telling of The Ramayana.

Situated in beautiful Vancouver in the summertime, enjoy a mellow hatha class with twists. Feels so good after!

Traditional Standing asanas to give you energy and have you feeling balanced

Although no story is ever complete, here is a rendition of Parvati starting from Sati all the way to Skanda and Ganesha...

A 35 minute traditional gentle hatha practice in Costa Rica exploring the unity mudra, some yoga philosophy including the koshic model and lots of juthi practice - the paced movement that releases any emotional, mental or physical tension. Adding both bhastrika breath, which balances the nervous ...

Inspired by my ashtanga teacher, Carina in 2001. She used to say: "Yoga is just a breathing practice." What do you notice is different?

This is a good practice if you feel "triggered", low energy or just a great way to get centered in the morning. It comes from Integrated Body Psychotherapy and it can take up to 10 times to do correctly.

A part of the 200 hr yoga teacher training sessions, see a brief overview of the yoga's roots - part one. We will span from 5000 BCE to 1300 CE in this lecture video. Learn where and how Patajail's Yoga Sutras and the Upanishads are situated in the context of Yoga. We will discuss Sanskrit, The V...

Deepen your understanding of the sixth chakra. I offer some of what The Hatha Yoga Pradipika says about the combination of the pineal gland and a yoga nidra practice.

In Ayurveda, each constitution requires certain yoga postures and breathing for balance. If you are in a leadership position or love to organize, this practice will bring you peace. Ayurveda + Yoga are meant to be used together for individualized holistic health.

Durga represents justice. A graceful warrior. Story with movement is a great way to learn and remember. Bastrika breath, no standing poses but with warriors on your knees.

See the difference myofascia rolling can make by testing your squat before and after myofascia rolling!

Come take time to sit at the beautiful beach with me in Vancouver also known as the unceded traditional territories of the the Səlil̓wətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Kwikwitlem and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Nations.

Open your ribs and diaphragm, shoulders and chest to enjoy free and open deep brerathing at the end

This simple bij mantra is a good way to start a mantra practice. Listen to it, chant it, let is become you...

Warning ~ you may want to sit longer after this practice because the preparation feels so good!

slow down and take it slow with a morning yin class - it's active and relaxed. Just what you need for balance.

There are many types of assists, here are a few, try it with a friend!

Starting with jothi mudra and moving into a balancing shape and warrior poses on the beach

Adrenal health is necessary for some and a joyful practice for others. Learn something new in your yoga.

Left nostril breathing has an incredible capacity to bring more relaxation into your life. A simple 2 min practice to change your mental and emotional state

This practice for a morning awakening includes upper back twisting, hips, spinal undulations, deep breathing and a mantra to help you drift into savasana

Fun sequence with a strap to release spine and neck tension

The foundations of this practice are from Traditional hatha asanas and juthis, gentle rythmic movements. This is an anytime of day or night practice!

Also included are shoulder stretches and chest openers

This active flow repeats shapes on different planes of movement to make that shape more profound and deeper with each variation.

This is a creative and strengthening vinyasa flow class on the beach

Experience the somatic healing of I.B.P's Good Parent message deck. This short practice ends in a rest with a guided meditation

Part of yoga is learning the Vedic knowledge orally. Traditionally this is learned through story. This one is for Hanuman, the monkey God who I was reminded of in Costa Rica daily.

The moola bandha is an advanced practice in hatha yoga. Explore moving from the physical to the energetic and spiritual dimensions of this practice

Sometimes a little music and the presence of another can help you to stay aware in your mediation practice

The Upanishads are the official philosophical texts that help explain The Vedas. Following the oral tradition of Yoga, these texts were meant to be shared orally, through sound. The texts themselves are just signposts.

A soulful 20 minute yoga nidra with music

Somedays having a little music can make the practice easier or more pleasurable. While traditional yogis would either practice in silence or to mantra, here's a bit of ambient beats with no lyrics.

There are 25 Good Parent Messages that we all need for good psychological health according to Jack Rosenberg, founder of Integrated Body Psychotherapy. Here is one of them and how to work with it.

Inhale through the mouth and expand your lung capacity, relax into this expansion and give yourself energy for the day!

Twisting, side stretching and strengthening the side body doesn't happen in daily life so this is a great target area to work with. You'll feel a new flexibility in your torso, spine and shoulders.

A flowing chi spleen meridian can help with creativity, reducing anxiety, good nourishment and maintenance of skeletal muscles.

Inspired by Integrated Body Psychotherapy (IBP) feel this boundary visualization to feel the full expansion of your Self.

Lengthen your breath and reduce anxiety. Use a two part inhale ~belly and chest and a long exhale. Try to breath through the nostrils on both the inhale and the exhale.

Exhales draw in the belly inward. A technique to develop internal fire and cleansing.

Our wrists can be sensitive especially with repetitive use at a 90 degree angle. Take care of your wrists, both prevent or recover from an injury.

Presence requires you to become embodied. Using breath, learn to connect with your experience.

Get energized with a short and strong Hatha class that includes breath and flowing movement

Gioia Irwin developed the Tensegrity Repair Series to restore the health of joints and connective tissue. Here are a few of the 20 movements in the series.