Three Dog Yoga Podcast

yep, this one's just a plain and simple, but not easy, chance to get on the mat and get moving. key practices include: a lot of salutations. and feeling really good after.

for all the days you need to give your hands, arms, shoulders, or wrists a rest...no arms overhead, no plank, no chaturanga. but you'll get your flow on!

yep, you know your yoga teacher LOVES twists and sidebands. and honestly, if you're not practicing yoga you're probably not getting a lot of them in your day...so now's a good time. plus, if you've got a tennis backhand, a golf swing, yard work, or grocery hauling in your life, having a good twisting practice will go a long way toward making you more efficient at all the things. key practices: standing half-lift twists, crescent twists, bow pulls, seated straddle side bends.

our NYD 108 is just three weeks away. get your asana ready with these training sessions that will build your base of endurance and focus. this episode features 27 salutations separated into groups of 9, with breaks in between to explore postures that aren't usually on the menu.   key practices include: salutations, duh. flipped dog, side plank, upright lunge, crow, nerdy half-moon.

balance practice comes in a wide array of forms: balancing your breathing, balancing the movements of your spine, balancing strength and flexibility, balancing on two feet as you move your body into (and out of) asanas, and the more traditional balancing on one foot variety. you'll get all of those here. key practices: neck and shoulder release, deconstructed salutations, re-constructed salutations, lunges, standing leg raises, backbends, downward facing savasana, floor stretching, and real Savasana.

yeah, there are some unusual suspects in here...but mostly it's your standard flow that's going to give you everything you need: breathing, spinal mobility, balance, hip opening, and postural realignment. but yeah, those hip openers get a little weird key practices include: cat/cow, lunges, pyramids, twists, salutations, tree pose, shoulder openers, tree, and bridge postures.

grab a block and get on down to your mat. we're about to shift your energy. key practices include: hips on a block, hands-free vinyasa for about 30 minutes, steadily flowing salutations, and floor stretching.

get your flow going, but take it easy on your upper body.  there are a few vinyasa series in this one, but we warm up to it...and give alternatives for the traditional chaturanga/updog. key practices include: core strengthening, spinal mobility, vinyasa, airplane (think locust in the air), and a finishing backbend of your choice.   

nothing fancy, nothing dramatic. this one’s powerful because it keeps you focused on the moment. we really dial into the rhythm of vinyasa…by, you guessed it, focusing on the breath. and of course, due to caffeine consumption on the teacher’s part, there are some side trips into prog rock, snakes, and contortionism…   key practices include: hip openers, salutations, extended balance sequence, backbends, and revolving deer pose.

this one starts slow, stays slow, and gets the job done. key practices include: twists, sidebands, gentle salutations and lunges, eagle variations, kneeling hip openers, reclined back bends, and physiological sighs. 

welcome to our December deep dive: peace. this month, the flow will be focused, balances will be simple and long-held, and restorative postures are being served for dessert. enjoy!

one breath, one pose. keep it simple. do it well. key practices: vinyasa through all the basic postures and ranges of motion, with a choose-your-own finishing backbend, and relaxation. 

need to work out the kinks and get your groove back...this one's for you. key practices: a solid pre-flow stretch session, moderately paced flow, mobility work, and a long, relaxing floor series before Savasana.

the key to making yoga work for you...is to keep working your yoga. even the most basic stuff...ok, especially the most basic stuff. key practices include: plank, down dog, half lift, sun a, crescent lunge, warrior 2, eagle, pyramid, and bridge/wheel.

honestly, this is one of those "all you need" kind of practices. pardon the references to the limbo + barbed wire. key practices include: gliding flow, lunges, step-over side plank, squats, 90/90 flow, twists, side bends, neck releases, you get the idea.

whatever body you've shown up with is the exact body you need for this practice. go ahead...enjoy moving around in the skin you're in.

yep. it's our semi-annual deep dive into revolved triangle to get you nicely wrung out. and, of course, this is a not-so-traditional take on the pose.  not just to be contrarian...although, we do like that around here...but to allow more bodies to experience the benefits of the pose. the traditional structure may be great for you...if so, keep it. but if you've never been a fan of the pose because it feels awkward, hurts your low back, or doesn't seem to do much, this ones for you! key practices: lots of twisting and spinal alignment cues.

this is a straight up mobility salutations flow. we keep it pretty straightforward...except when we go sideways. enjoy, y'all! key practices: sun A, squat salutations, lunge salutations, pigeon salutations....you get the idea.

lots and lots and lots of good stuff in here, y'all. enjoy! a very happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. Benders... we're grateful for every body who gets on the mat with us near and far...thank you for being part of this crazy little thing called yoga.

throwing this out there for everyone who's having the extra slice of pie,  glass (bottle) of wine, or dose family drama this week.  not because you gotta burn it off...you don't.  it just feels good to pair those things with moving, breathing, and (potentially) breaking a sweat.