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Foot Stretch Therapy

Recovery from Toxic Day Job Stress -- Continued.

Self Massage Therapy - Targeting Foot and Hip

Heyyy everybody, thanks for being part of the Patreon program. I am recovering from a foot injury and spending some time rehabilitating is just what I need. I hope this post is insightful and translates into something that helps you too.

In this video, I use my favorite self massage tool, the massage ball to target my foot and hip connection.

Initially, the ball feels great rolling along the arches of the foot sole. 

Unexpectedly, the ball finds a place beneath the heel...

My Story as of Now

Heyyy patrons from past, present and future!

It wasn't too long ago when I thought I was going to have to give up my passion for making videos from my home yoga studio.

In this video I talk about what was taking me into a different direction. And I talk about how I made the decision to return to health.

Long story short, I RETURN!  

I hope that anyone who has left my patron-ship will return with me!

Let's set sail.

He...

Monetizing YouTube!

And now I begin... to go public on YouTube. 

Your support on Patreon continues to help tremendously as I am work to monetize my YouTube channel. 

My YouTube channel already plays adds, but does not see any revenue.

While I make some monumental transitions in life, I still can't stop sharing the work I've put in to the practice that I love.

If you have not already, SUBSCRIBE to my channel. And even more important than that, WATCH and SHARE. I need watch hours....

Yoga Therapy -- Seated version

Enjoy!

Yoga Therapy -- Standing version

Enjoy.

You're the best.

Thank you for being a patron.

Yoga Room and Core Therapy Preview

Hello! I hope this video finds you well. Lately, I have been in the ebb of flow these days but rest assured ~ I have not stopped my journey. I am working on some new things to share!

Here is a preview of what's happening in my yoga room these days.

I am using ceiling mounts and bodyballs to inspire moves and enhance strength and stability.

Cha cha cha ... changes!

Hey gang,

Well... things are changing.... I've had to postpone my video plans, and I apologize that it has taken this long to let you know!!! For anyone wanting a refund for June, please message me via patreon. The pledges also give you access to all previous videos on the tier, so some of you might be happy with that.

Heads up for July, I am going to need some time to get back to making videos, so July will only be previous video access via the tiers. 2022-06-29 14:34:13 +0000 UTC View Post

30min Another Therapeutic Practice // Glutes, Psoas, and Pelvis

The journey continues!

Intrinsic Core Therapeutic Practice and Relevance

Hey y'all! I've been dealing with some sacroiliac joint dysfunction lately -- over the past several weeks. It's not as bad as "sciatica" but it's a bummer! 

So, in this video I get into the anatomy of hip stability, which leads to the origin of traditional yoga practices.

I hope you find it helpful.

This is a 25min video!

Kettle bells, Resistance, and a Body ball - for happy hips, strong butt, and healthy spine!

My array of home fitness encompasses more than the tried-and-true yoga props now.

I am experimenting with workouts using a lot more, including

• Aerial silk traction
• Body Ball
• Balance Trainer
• Resistance Bands
• Kettle Bells
• Yoga Wheel
• Hypervolt Massager
• RAD Massage Rounds

And there's more... but it's still a surprise for now!

5min Strength and Flexibility, "Warrior Within The Tree"

More is on the way!

Lots has been happening behind the scenes... preparing for summer surprises :)

xx, C

YouTube - Morning Strength and Flexibility Yoga GETUP Routine

A yoga get up routine :) This is a good routine!!!! And it's a miracle that it made it... because the video nearly got deleted TWICE during editing due to my software going bananas... I'm just glad I finally got it uploaded onto Youtube.

Enjoy! 

8min - Dynamic Core Balance - Standing Leg Lifts

Hello patrons!

This week I am emphasizing dynamic stretching and balance to encourage core stability:

Standing One Raised Leg Pose // Utthita Eka Pada Uttanapadasana

This standing exercise can be enhanced with the support of a wall, bar, aerial silk, etc. It improves strength and flexibility in the core, lower back, hamstrings, and legs.

More health benefits include:

• balance
• circulation
• tone

Also, I have starte...

20min - Reclined Dynamic Core Balance w/ Bosu Lift

Hello patrons~ this video is a perfect compliment to the Standing Dynamic Core Balance that I'm also posting today. I recommend** using the Standing version first, mainly because it has more voiceover explain the key muscles and physical benefits.

**there is no other reason that you should necessarily prioritize one before the other though!

Also, I have started adding new blogs about the practices, and this one includes 2 clips for theses Dynamic Core Balance vid...

Perfect Morning Stretch // Core Strength and Upper Body Balance

Hello! I am so happy to have this video ready to show. It's the third week of making this morning stretch video series, and it feels so good to be in the flow of yoga and making videos to share the magic*** of this practice. 

***yoga can seem somewhat magical sometimes... do you know what I mean??  

Well, this video begins with an introduction to balance and core strength, and a surprisingly luxurious start to practice. Watch to find out :) and I hope you get so...

Core Strength + Balance // Two

Core Strength + Balance // One

April Updates

Hello Patrons, 

I hope you are doing well. I am enjoying the turn of spring so much, thawing out from the cold winter and taking care of some new plants :) I am excited to share the new practice video with you -- it's almost ready -- so for now here is what's new on the tiers:

• Now available on Yogacurrent membership -- Yoga for your buns; the complete 4 video hip progression to Eka Pada Setu Bandhasana, with supplemental blogs. 25min total.

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25min - Yoga rotations, and how they effect the nervous system

Heyyy patrons, here is the complete video now WITH INTRO!

Read more about the topic on my blog:

https://www.yogacurrent.com/yoga-rotation-favorite-morning-stretch/

15min - Morning Yoga Rotations // Demo Video

Heloo patrons! 

Here is my second installment of favorite morning stretches for the morning/whenever. They are especially recommended in the morning due to the relaxing yet stimulating effect they have on the waking body.

I can't wait to share the intro to this video!!! ETA = Wed, March 30th... AM:)

So, see you tomorrow, and enjoy THIS video today.

Perfect Morning Stretch // Yoga with Body Ball, Yoga Wheel, Small Bolster - Part One.

Here is first access to a Perfect way to stretch your back and relax ~ into a new day.

It is essentially one stretch, with three options for props:

1. Yoga bolster

2. Yoga wheel

3. Body ball

I hope you enjoy the intro to this video as well! It can feel so weird talking to the cameras... but you know... I'm getting back in the groove with it!! :)

Intro // Vasisthasana Yoga Routine (v1)

This is the class map for my 30min Vasisthasana Yoga Routine. 

I am reposting the introduction because the audio is better on this one :)

30Min Yoga Routine // Vasisthasana (version1)

Ok, so this video has a unique intro to map out the routine. I do apologize for the crazy loud audio during this intro.

For the main practice, I did not record a voiceover... so pay attention to the intro :)

I WILL, however, make a voiceover for this routine if there is a demand for it. 

There are many nuanced actions for the arms and shoulders; as well as for the legs and hips.

Note: I prepared for this routine with an iso-stretch session on the aerial rig (a vid...

My Plant Room Vlog - Winter/Spring 2022

Hello Patrons! 

I finally wrapped up this little vlog and am on track for a new yoga video to be ready on wednesday. This vlog will be the first youtube video I release this year and so here is the sneak peek! 

Vlog Note:

It all started when I brought the lettuce home. I just loved watching it, and finding the best places for it to be happy. 

When shopping for a ceramic pot for the lettuce, I found two more plant friends-- jade and tr...

iso-stretch routine // aerial - vasisthasana prep

Ok, so it's taken a minute to get my next video because... I have a vlog in progress that's keeping me busy! It's almost ready :)

This iso-stretch routine is SO GOOD (and I am so sore). 

Here are a couple of things to note:

• I am using the aerial silk but a body ball would be a perfect substitute. A bench would also work but doesn't offer the same quality of balance training.
• I am calling it an iso-stretch because this works on isometric and isotonic muscu...
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15M Home Yoga Routine - GOMUKHASANA

Namaste! How's everyone doing during in these final few weeks of WINTER?

I'm happy to be back at home and in the yoga studio. Actually, now it's the Yoga, Meditation, and Fitness Studio! The aerial rig is set up and I've added a Bosu balance trainer! Not to mention I am facing my mat in a new direction! How exciting, I know.

Ok, this routine is probably the best "Yoga for beginners" class that I've ever sequenced. One of the things that makes it such a good class for beginners is ...

Aerial Silks + Bosu = Home Yoga and FITNESS Studio!

It's been a minute since my last post so here's a peak into what's new.... I finally have the aerial rig installed!!!

For this video I set up the aerial silks for a fitness routine with the bosu balance trainer:

• Exercise #1 - Bosu Steps
• Exercise #2 - Bosu Balance

Even just 5 min with the Bosu makes a huge difference in balance and core strength!!!

More demos and routines on the way!

15MIN YOGA - After Vasisthasana - Upper Body Strength and Agility

Hey gang, here is part two of the Day One yoga routine.

I have outlined the positions below.... but first:

As you recall, part one involved modified side plank crunches and a needle and thread variation (intense shoulder stretch), amongst other things. 

Here is the blog that features a 15min demo video and 20min outline of the day one, part one routine. The 30min demo video...