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If you just finished that 35-minute practice with me — I'm really glad you're here. And if you stumbled onto this post before watching the video, go do that first. It's only 35 minutes, it requires zero experience, and you don't even have to get off the floor. Come back when you're done. We throw this phrase around a lot, so let's talk about what it actually feels like in your body.Something I Hear All the Time “I’ve been meaning to do a yoga retreat for years.” -Re

Alignment Yoga Sculpt Playlist 💪🏼 Low and Slow 🙏🏼 Short Classes for Athletes: 👟 Restorative Classes Vinyasa Classes Power Vinyasa Namaste,

1) Introduction + Warm-up Funky Warrior 2 (strong + spicy hips/legs). Theme: Letting Go — inhale the new, exhale what no longer serves. Warm-up flow: wide-knee Child’s → Seal waves → belly Cobra presses → tabletop hip circles + toe stretch → wrist prep + Cat/Cow + barrel rolls → side body prep (modified side plank → Gate → twist/leg lift) both sides → first Down Dog → slow walk-up to ragdoll → rise to Mountain → fold → step back → lower to belly. 2) Sun A’s Repeating reset: M

Power Vinyasa Eagle arm Goddess Flow Below is a full yoga class script rewritten from your video transcription with inhale/exhale cues included. Wording is cleaned up and transitions are clarified while keeping the original flow and teacher voice. YOGA CLASS SCRIPT (Approx. 60 minutes) Theme: Breath + spinal mobility + strong flow + hips + core + release OPENING + BREATHWORK (Seated) Find a comfortable seat. Hands rest on knees. Soften your face and close your eyes. Take a fe

Slow flow yoga works for FOCUS SLOW FLOW VINYASA (Approx. 40 minutes) This slow flow yoga for focus is a 40-minute vinyasa class designed to help you feel steady, clear, and grounded. WELCOME + INTENTION (Supine) Lie down on your back in any comfortable supine shape. Savasana works great—palms up, shoulders soft, jaw relaxed. Take a moment to retrain the body to breathe fully. Inhale slowly through the nose. Exhale slowly—soften the eyes and the jaw. Set an intention for your

What Eagle Pose Teaches Us On—and Off—the Mat Focus isn’t about forcing concentration. It isn’t about trying harder or blocking everything else out. True focus is quieter than that. It’s the ability to gather energy inward, choose where attention goes, and remain steady—even when things feel complex or uncomfortable. Yoga teaches this skill beautifully, and one of its clearest teachers is Eagle Pose (Garudasana).

Peak Focus: Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) Opening Remarks & Quote: is about rising every time we do.” — Maya Angelou Welcome, everyone. Today, our practice is centered around resilience—our ability to move through challenges with strength, adaptability, and trust. Resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulty; it’s about how we respond to it. In yoga, we meet moments of challenge with breath, presence, and the willingness to try again. Whether it’s holding a pose a little l

Class Theme: Igniting Your Inner Light “There is a light in each of us, waiting to be ignited. The more we trust in our brilliance, the bri

Guide to leading a gratitude yoga class. Discover grounding poses, inspiring quotes, and reflection prompts to foster positivity.

Welcome to @MardaYoga – your go-to YouTube channel for yoga classes and resources to elevate your practice! Whether you’re looking to build strength, find balance, or relax deeply, we have a range of classes perfect for every level and lifestyle. Tap the links below to start your journey and find the yoga class that fits you best. 🎥 Explore Our YouTube Playlists: Find Your Flow & Fuel Your Practice @MardaYoga on YouTube Alignment Yoga Sculpt Classes 🔥 – Perfect for building

Welcome to this 30-minute Alignment Yoga Sculpt session—an ideal complement to workouts like running and cycling! This class combines Vinyasa Yoga with strength exercises using hand weights and props for a complete full-body workout that targets strength, mobility, and flexibility. Focus on proper alignment and engage in slow, controlled movements with eccentric and concentric actions for optimal results. 🏋️ Today’s Class: A full-body strength training session with levels L1

A theme and class around the transformative journey that explores two intrinsic fears many of us share at some point in our lives: FEAR. We will explore this through the journey to our peak pose: Handstand. The practice of this upside down balancing posture we are confronted with the fear of falling. The fear isn't just about the physical decent but deeply connected to our life outside the mat. The fear of failing in our ventures, relationships, and aspirations. But, remem

Water is the source of life. It nurtures, cleanses, and renews. Our bodies, just like the Earth, are made up of a significant amount of water. As we come to your mat today, draw inspiration from the fluidity of water, allowing it to guide your movements and refresh your spirits. Just as water ebbs and flows, so does life. Practice to connecting to the graceful, adaptable nature of water, flowing effortlessly from one posture to the next.

Todays practice is a full body workout with the fun addition of an animal flow sequence that will get your heart rate up (with out jumping) and condition your core. CHECK out the Alignment Yoga Sculpt playlist for more great classes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Want shorter classes? Check out Yoga Sculpt Shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Visit my Website ▶️ https://www.mardayoga.com/ Contact me 📧 thepowerofyoga@mardayoga.com I

Yoga Sculpt Shorts are 10 to 15 minute sessions that will tone your body by utilizing combination exercises to get a lot done fast. Make sure to do a warm up before starting the workout. For example do this after a bit of cardio (walking, running etc.) or do 5 to 10 Sun Salutations. Hint: The start of class is composed of a sun salutation (also called a vinyasa. If you want to warm up- turn off the video until you have down 5 to 10. Grab 3 to 5 lb. dumbbells and a yoga m

Yoga Sculpt Shorts are 10 to 15 minute sessions that will tone your body by utilizing combination exercises to get a lot done fast. Make sure to do a warm up before starting the workout. For example do this after a bit of cardio (walking, running etc.) or do 5 to 10 Sun Salutations. Hint: The start of class is composed of a sun salutation (also called a vinyasa). Tip: If you want to warm up with Sun Salutations, turn off the video until you have down 5 to 10. Grab 3 to

Yoga Sculpt Shorts are 10 to 15 minute sessions that will tone your body by utilizing combination exercises to get a lot done fast. Make sure to do a warm up before starting the workout. For example do this after a bit of cardio (walking, running etc.) or do 5 to 10 Sun Salutations. Hint: The start of class is composed of a sun salutation (also called a vinyasa. If you want to warm up- turn off the video until you have down 5 to 10. Grab 3 to 5 lb. dumbbells and a yoga m

Dare to Be "When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some. When you're feeling tired, dare to keep going. When times are tough, dare to be tougher. When love hurts you, dare to love again. When s

In this 42 minute class you will stretch and strengthen your body using the Alignment Yoga Sculpt method. Light 2 to 5 pound hand weights can be used to sculpt your body from head to toe. Slow, controlled movement and combination exercises make this class a super effective workout. Appropriate for beginners to advanced students. Join THE POWER OF YOGA email list here: https://yogawithmarda.ck.page/c541b616a2 Interested in learning to Teach Alignment Yoga Sculpt? Check t