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Tutorial with Jim: Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostil Breathing)
Jim goes over some of the subtle details in alternate nostril breathing that you may not be aware of
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Tutorial with Jim: Bharadvajasana Vinyasa - Windshield Wiper Variation
This breath-enhanced movement helps to build better core strength and hip mobility.
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Tutorial on Shoulderstand with Jim
Jim demonstrates how to use blankets or adjust your alignment to reduce the risk of injuring your cervical vertebrae while practicing salamaba sarvangasana (shoulderstand).
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Tutorial on Headstand with Jim
Headstand, aka sirsasana, is known in some traditions as the "king of asanas". It has many benefits but also some risks. In this tutorial Jim gives some tips on how to safely practice headstand and reduce those risks.
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Tutorial with James: Desk Break Practice 8-minute
A short, accessible sequence of postures to relieve common bodily stresses that occur from siting at a desk for any period of time. Standing postures, side stretches, joint rotations, and some conscious breathing to wrap it up.
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Tutorial with Jim: Step Through
In this short tutorial, Jim gives tips and modifications for a challenging exercise that is often included in his strength and mobility classes. The "step through" includes plank, pushups, lunges, and balancing on one hand and the opposite foot.
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Tutorial with James: Empty Bowl Meditation
James learned this technique through his studies with Dr. Vasant Lad, a renowned teacher on yoga, tantra, and ayurveda. This effective meditation technique incorporates short breath retention, visualization, and japa (repetition of a sound/word). Skip to 9:30 for practice only. Practice daily.
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Tutorial with Jim: Core Strengthening Twist with Block 3-minute
Using a block in this variation of revolved triangle can help to increase core strength and shoulder stability.
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Tutorial with Jim: The Pistol Squat 5-minute
The pistol squat is a great way to build strength in the legs but can be very challenging and even a little scary. These tips can make them safer and more accessible.
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Tutorial with Jim: Moon Salutations 15-minute
Moon salutations (aka chandra namaskar) are a great alternative to sun salutations, especially if you have wrist or shoulder problems. In this video, Jim breaks them down and goes over some of the important details to focus on.
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Tutorial with Jim: Sun Salutation "JB" 20-minute
A slighlty more complex variation of the sun salutation that incorporates warrior 1, pyramaid pose, and a strengthening transition between up dog and down dog.
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Tutorial with Jim: Handstand and Forearm Balance 5-minute
Keeping your legs split is a good way to begin to catch a little "hang time" while you balance on your forearms or hands.
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Sun Salutation MD (Multidimensional)
half salutes
full salutes
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Tutorial: The Windmill
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Tutorial with Jim: The Revolving Disc (Chakri)
Jim shares some important details about one of his favorite movements.