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« Previous Entries Friday, March 2nd, 2012Naked Robotic Dance 6: Waving- not just for the Queen of England! (Naked Yoga School)
(Advanced Beginner) Waving is a very complex style that we will go into briefly in this video. This is actually one of my favorite dance styles! It can take years to master, so if this feels completely foreign, don’t be intimidated and just give it your best. You can mix any style of dance into [...]
Naked Robotic Dance 4: Moving past basics – Using levels (Naked Yoga School)
(Level: Beginner) Now that we have our basic routine to practice, we will learn a way to make it more interesting. We will learn the difference between high, middle, and low levels. Street dance is a form of entertainment and story telling, so changing levels is a great way to make our movements more visually [...]
Naked Robotic Dance 3: Intro to Robotic Movement (Naked Yoga School)
(Level: Super Beginner) Robotics is a form of street dance that became popular in the late 1960′s, with Michael Jackson bringing it more into mainstream culture from the underground dance scene. It involves movement with definite stops, called DIME STOPS. Robotic movement is the foundation to most other styles- popping, waving, cobra, snaking, tutting… once [...]
Naked Yin Yoga 7: Writer’s Pose – Sphinx and Seal (Naked Yoga School)
(All levels) Yin Yoga is a quiet practice where poses can be done independently or in a sequence which fits in really well to a writer’s practice. Known for their odd and long hours in a seated position incorporating a writer can often find themselves blocked physically and mentally. Sphinx and Seal are excellent poses [...]
Friday, February 10th, 2012Naked Yin Yoga 6: Channeling the Dragon (Naked Yoga School)
(All levels) According to Chinese mythology the Dragon indicates good luck and strength. The practice of the Dragon allows the practitioner to address the challenges which physically manifest themselves in the hips thus placing the Practitioner in the unique position of simultaneously embodying the spirit of the Dragon and the spirit of the knight who [...]
Naked Robotic Dance 2: Adding the Feet to Robotics (Naked Yoga School)
(Level: Super Beginner) The last video, we learned how to isolate either the head or arms in the robotic style; now, we will begin to use the feet. Again, do not worry what this looks like yet; the focus of this is to get the FEEL of it! The feet in robotics never lift off [...]
Naked Robotic Dance 1: Arms and head in Robotics (Naked Yoga School)
(Level: Super Beginner) Robotics is the foundation of all styles related to popping. It is a great way for dancers and non-dancers to build better body awareness, mental acuity, and muscle control. The focus of this exercise is to isolate different parts of the body while leaving all other parts of the body motionless; a [...]
Naked Yoga School (Trailer)
Naked Yoga School is a weekly online yoga instructional video series where you will be guided through nude asana sequences in the privacy of your own home. The series was developed with unity in mind and with the aim for each participant to reconnect with themselves and others in an open way. Removing your clothes in [...]
Saturday, December 24th, 2011Naked Yin Yoga 5: Salute to the Self (Naked Yoga School)
(All levels) Yin Yoga is a quiet practice which allows the practitioner to increase their level of self awareness through the retention of positions for up to five minutes. Stillness is a profound teacher. The Yin practice is an exploration of stillness from a variety of different perspectives. Unlike traditional seated meditation, where the mind [...]
Beginners Naked Hatha Yoga 5 (Naked Yoga School)
(Beginners & All levels) Here we explore some basic, but powerful hip opening asanas and movements. Hip opening is another layer that I feel is essential for a successful yoga practice. The hips hold so much information and are the bridge between our lower body and upper body. Opening the hips allows us to feel [...]
Nine More Months till Bathing Suit Season! (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) Nine months! Nine years! Nine lifetimes! At the end of the day having a belly does not really matter. In fact a belly is far more sweet then a terrifying fitness model with a six pack!!! Still, if we dig beneath the surface and the barrage of ads focussing on the cosmetic aspect of [...]
Beginners Naked Hatha Yoga 4 (Naked Yoga School)
(Beginners & All levels) Here we move into standing poses supporting strength building, focus and balance. Balancing is important for finding our ground, they build focus, core strength and are helpful for developing proper alignment awareness. I feel they are an essential part of a dynamic yoga practice. In this series we explore two basic [...]
Naked Yin Yoga 4: Dragonflies and Frogs (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) This practice is intended to focus on the front and back of the groin area. The dragonfly is a deep hip stretch which also addresses the lower back and the hamstrings. Practitioners are asked to let go of presumptions and judging where they should be and to accept where they are and melt [...]
Beginners Naked Hatha Yoga 3 (Naked Yoga School)
(Beginners & All levels) Here we continue the journey into the basic postures. We move into the seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana) and the basic seated twist (ardha matsyendrasana). Forward folding is complementary to back bending. The forward fold is great for calming the mind and it reduces vata (wind) and tones the kidneys. Make sure [...]
Naked Yin Yoga 3: Dragons (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) The dragon series of the Yin Yoga practice is the most rigorous of the asanas. The variations on the dragon address the hips through the Yin equivalent of the crescent poses which feature prominently in Vinyasa yoga. While lunges are often a means of transition dragon asks us to contemplate the journey by [...]
Beginners Naked Hatha Yoga 2 (Naked Yoga School)
(Beginners & All levels) Here we learn the basic principles of yoga on a physical level. Forward bending, back bending, twisting, and lateral postures. Later on inversions, balancing, strengthening and grounding poses should be introduced to ones practice. Here we explore the proper positioning of two essential basic poses, cobra (bujangasana) for back bending and [...]
Intro to Qi Gong 2 (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) Here we move into some of the more esoteric and powerful aspects of Qi Gong. Utilizing breathing techniques visualization and strong intent. We continue some of the kundalini raising approaches through a Qi Gong emphasis. Centering in the dan tien, breath retention and mudras (hand seals). We learn how to receive the vital [...]
Opening the Throat Lotus: Breath and Movement for the Fifth Chakra
(Beginner Level) The fifth chakra is located at the throat and is the center of communication with others and with ourselves. The fifth chakra is all about expression, and the breath and exercises in this lesson serve to open the areas surrounding the throat and connect us with Satya, the yogic concept of truthful speaking [...]
Beginners Naked Hatha Yoga 1 (Naked Yoga School)
(Beginners & All levels) Here we are introduced the beginning of our practice. The pronunciation of AUM, Intention setting, the full yogic-breath and basic pranayama. It is essential to connect with one’s center and the ease of breath before starting movement. From here we move into specialized Sun Salutations. Sun Salutations connect us to the [...]
Naked Yin Yoga 1: Heart (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) The practice of Yin Yoga inis an invitation to the practitioner to settle into themselves physically and mentally. Unlike traditional hatha and vinyasa practices YANG STYLE OF YOGA, Yin is about letting go of results and exploring the self. The practice of Yin Yoga focuses on the ligaments and fascia (connective tissues) and [...]
Intro to Qi Gong 1 (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) Here we are introduced to some of the basic principles of Qi Gong. These techniques weave nicely into short routines and can even integrate into other yoga practices. Here we learn some highly effective warm ups, proper breathing and softer movements of the distribution of Chi in the body. These movements are foundational [...]
Cool Yoga: Saluting the Moon (Naked Yoga School)
(Basic to Intermediate Level) In this lesson, we first learn to use Sithali Pranayam (Tongue Hissing Breath) to cool and soothe the body. Next, we move through a rejuvenating Moon Salutation with a circular, cyclical groove that will help unlock the Divine Feminine within, regardless of external gender. Poses are suitable for basic- through intermediate-level [...]
Nude Kundalini Yoga 3: Grounding (Naked Yoga School)
(Intermediate) It is important to ground oneself after activating such powerful energies. In this series we close the Kundalini Activation with grounding and re-distribution. We revisit some essential principles and explore some very powerful and helpful grounding asana and movements. This series, in an of itself is a very powerful practice. It is quite healing [...]
Naked Prenatal Yoga 15: The Neuromuscular Harmony of Labor
(All Levels: Asana for pregnant women) Fatigue during labor is often misinterpreted as Pain. In this practice, I will lead through a series of poses in which the psyche, nervous system and immune system have a chance to rest. Both soothing and regenerating, these poses bring balance to our demanding daily lives, allowing us to [...]
Naked Yoga School – TRAILER – (NakedYogaSchool.com)
Naked Yoga School is a weekly online yoga instructional video series where you will be guided through nude asana sequences in the privacy of your own home. The series was developed with unity in mind and with the aim for each participant to reconnect with themselves and others in an open way. Removing your clothes [...]
Naked Chakra Clearing 7: Exploring and Activating The 7 Chakras
(All Levels) The Chakra System directly correlates with the nervous system in the formation of physical, emotional and mental balance. Building a relationship with your Chakras means building a relationship with yourself. It is a never ending and rewarding journey. We will be using a variation of Sound, Breath, Movement, Asana and meditation in this [...]
Naked Prenatal Tantric Yoga 2: Labor Positions with Partner (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels: Asana for pregnant women) Pushing through to the end-result = goal-oriented (just like w/ sex) neglects the extraordinary journey, the fullness of lessons we could learn along the way. Giving birth is a creative act, and like all creative acts it cannot be forced to conform to society’s unnatural time constraints. The insistence [...]
Naked Chakra Clearing 4: Heat Chakra (4th Chakra = Anahata)
(All Levels) Location: Heart (center of the chest) Color: Green or Pink Sound: YAM The heart chakra is considered to be the love center of our human energy system. Among others, love, heartbreak, grief, pain, and fear, are all emotions that are felt intensely within this chakra. Imbalances of the lungs, loneliness, disconnection and sadness [...]
Breath and Asana for the First Chakra (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Beginner to Basic Level) Chakras are spinning energy centers along our spine. The first chakra is located at the base of our spine and is the center of physical vitality. It governs issues surrounding primal survival and erotic/procreative urges. When the first chakra is balanced, its grounding force allows us to connect to earth energies [...]
Naked Prenatal Yoga 14: Discovering Strength is Softness
(All Levels: Asana for pregnant women) Quickening refers to the moment of awareness when the mother knows she is pregnant. In this practice, we focus on becoming conscious of releasing the quadriceps and external rotators of the hips in order to strengthen them and build our endurance for labor. When we tone, energize, and rest [...]