RECENTLY ADDED CLASSES
HI PILATES AGILE & ALIGNED
Level: Starter
Length: 16 mins
Getting our feet wet in this Starter level Pilates class, touching upon the basics here. We’ll begin tapping into our connection with our core: introducing a modified hundred, a little bit of the ab series, work on spinal articulation, get ready for bird dog, modified side plank, kneeling plank/plank, swan, and a few things in between. Begin your journey, get connected to your body. You got this.
BYE BYE DESK –(ANKH BODY SIGNATURE)
Level: BASE
Length: 22 mins
Description: In this Signature class we are leaving our desk posture behind. Don’t worry we are still getting our full body strength work in with some fav moves: plank, side plank with thread the needle, & booty pulses. We’ll also open up the shoulders and whole upper body with twists & extension, spending a few moments in Sphinx pose and crocodile. Also getting the front of our hips with a Lizard stretch. This should feel divine mid or post workday. Enjoy!
Settle Into Flow- YOGA
Level: Starter
Length: 15 mins
In this Yoga class we are doing a simple flow to get ourselves moving, creating strength and the feeling of length. Great at the start of your journey, or to slip something into a busy day. We’ll do: cat/cow, down dog, sun breaths, a modified sun salute, adding in some gentle side stretching, and even a standing balance. Ending with a reclined twist and Savasana. Namaste.
Slip Into Your AM- YOGA
Level: All Levels
Length: 18 mins
In this Yoga class we are energizing and creating spaciousness for our day. Short & Sweet, there’s always time for you. We’ll start with Surya Bhedana, an energizing breathing technique*, and follow it up with some Sun breaths modified Sun Salutes, Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II), Triangle pose (Trikonasana), Chair pose (Utkatasana), Locust pose (Salabhasana), Mermaid and a few more things in between. Ending with a mini Savasana and rocking up into the day. Namaste.
*If you are feeling anxious, emotionally or physically hot, or you are pregnant this may be a technique to skip. You can just sit and observe your breath instead. Always listen to your body.
ROUNDABOUT- PILATES
Level: Base/Foundation
Length: 40 mins
This class is all about using our stability to find freedom of movement adding in some more circular motion. Still getting the whole body: abs, spinal articulation, planks and extension. Basically all you need to know is you are gonna wind it up, work it, and feel gooooood.
PEACE- MEDITATION
Level: All Levels
Length: 16 mins
We’ll start with Padadirsasana a technique to balance out our breath between our right and left nostrils (right and left energy channels). This meditation is heart centered and peace focused using the silent mantra “Sat Yum.” There will be some soft music in the background throughout. Namaste.
PREGNANCY BOOST- ANKH BODY SIGNATURE
Level: All Levels
Length: 41 mins
Get a little workout, practice, and meditation in. Honor your body. We’ll do some TVA (Transversus Abdominis) breathing & pelvic floor strengthening to begin. Moving through some cat / cows, lunges, Lizard, Warrior II, Trikonasana (Triangle pose), heart opening and back of leg strengthening. Take breaks where you need, and sip water. We’ll end with a heart centered meditation in Goddess pose, followed by some extra time to replenish and nurture with some soft music. Namaste
EXPANDING BALANCE- YOGA NIDRA/MEDITATION
Level: All Levels
Length: 15 mins
In this All levels Yoga Nidra class we are working towards finding balance.Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation often done in Savasana and can release emotions. We’ll do a right, left rotation of awareness, pairing of opposites, and use visualization to expand our consciousness. Try not to analyze anything that comes up and just see what you can release, wherever you are is perfect. If you have any questions please email me: AnkhBody@gmail.com. Namaste.
A BIT OF GRIT –(ANKH BODY SIGNATURE)
Level: Foundation
Length: 30 mins
Description: In this Foundation level Signature class we are staying off the wrists. So this is great if you have any wrist situations or not. Transitions are a little trickier in this one so stay mindful. We will work our whole body, and balance. Using planks, side planks, camel pose. Open up with Half split and option for full spilt. Namaste.
Yoga For Bridge
Level: Starter
Length: 34 mins
In this Starter level Yoga practice we will work up towards opening up the body getting ready for bridge pose. A gentle flow with a focus on our full complete breath. We work on balance with Tree pose and steadiness with Warrior II, also working shoulder opening with a yoga strap (can use a towel too). Listen to your body and enjoy. Namaste
ALL LEVELS DETOX- ANKH BODY SIGNATURE
Level: All Levels
Length: 33 mins
In this All levels Signature class we are focusing on detoxing. We will start with Kapalabahti* and move through lots of twists, some core work, Surya B variation, with Warrior III as our balancing post, option to add the twist with lots more. We focus on our physical form to unlock boundaries and release what we no longer need. Namaste.
YOGA FOR PITTA: EPISODE 1
Level: Foundation
Length: 43 mins
Pitta in Ayurveda correlates to the elemental combination in us of Fire & Water. Pitta can get out of balance in all of us, especially if you are a Pitta mind body type. When Pitta is out of balance we tend to to get judgmental, agitated, heated physically as well as emotionally. Pitta time of year is typically late spring through summer (Any day that mimics this weather (hot & especially dry days) though can create an imbalance in this Dosha. This doesn’t mean that this is it, Pitta, just like the other Doshas can go out of balance at any time. So in this all levels class we are finding a softness to our hard work, cooling ourselves down by working within our edge rather than always pushing past them. Namaste.
ARMS & BOOTY- PILATES
Level: Base/Foundation
Length: 39 mins
By request, you know who you are 😉 In this Base / Foundation level Pilates class we get into our arms and booty! But don’t worry we get the full body! Options for push ups, we’ll work our triceps too. And yes we’ll get our ab series in ;). Hitting some squats at the end after some other booty work of course. Enjoy!
TURN THE SWITCH – YOGA
Level: Base
Length: 31 mins
Description: In this Base level class we bring in the yoga sutra “Vitarka-badhane Pratipaksha-Bhavanam” which gives us access to rest on the opposite, the opposite feeling or perspective. In this class we have the opportunity for poses such as Warrior III as our balancing pose and half split and full spilt (Hanumanasana) if it is a part of your practice. May you be able to bring a little joy to yourself today. Namaste.
