Naked Self-Massage Techniques 1: Full Body!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/114938689
(All levels)
Teacher: Cat Noble
Student: Collibrina
This practice is good for people with sore muscles, stiff joints, anxiety.
Soft tissue manipulation is a vital part of maintaining a healthy body – it helps to relax tight muscles and connective tissue, assist in the body’s cleansing processes, and release endorphins to soothe an overactive nervous system. However, issues such as time, affordability and comfort level can prevent us from scheduling a professional massage. This video will demonstrate techniques that you can use at home to reap the healing benefits of massage, using only oil, a towel, and your own two hands. This head-to-toe self-massage can be performed at any time and as often as you desire, but is especially recommended in the morning before you shower, after a physical training session, or in the evening before bed. Please be sure to drink plenty of water afterwards to assist the excretory system. NYV0059A

Naked Face Yoga 5: The Neck!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/114924200
(Level: Basic)
Teacher: Michael
Student: Collibrina
As we age, the skin along our jaw and throat begins to sag. We can preserve a youthful jaw line through a regular practice of gentle exercise facilitate by an often-overlooked muscle: the tongue. In the video on Face Yoga for the Neck, we begin with a basic program of stretches for the neck muscles, followed by a series of specific exercises that target the muscles along the floor of your mouth through the controlled use of the lips and tongue. Special attention is given to the potential for over-straining the neck, and the program ends with a restorative practice of self-care suitable for any time you feel strained or tired in your neck. NYV0058D

Naked Face Yoga 4: Jaw and Mouth!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/114912373
(Level: Basic)
Teacher: Michael
Student: Collibrina
Your jaw and mouth work all day long, chewing food, swallowing fluids, shaping your voice, and expressing your feelings. When the muscles that do this work are held too tightly or become out of balance, they can lead to headaches, tooth grinding, jaw clicking, and related symptoms of over-work. Fortunately, the same movement principles familiar to us from yoga can be applied to the muscles of the jaw and mouth. This basic program introduces you to a sequence of actions that gently stretch and re-balance the powerful jaw muscles. In addition to alleviating stress, limbering up your jaw and mouth will also tone the cheek muscles, relax mouth “lines” and rejuvenate the appearance of the lower face. NYV0058C

Naked Face Yoga 3: The Eyes!

Full Video: https://vimeo.com/114907329
(Level: Basic)
Teacher: Michael
Student: Collibrina
Your eyes are controlled by muscles, just like the rest of your body. The same yoga principles of energization and relaxation through mindful movement are applied here to ease your eye strain. This basic program of Face Yoga for the Eyes is especially good for anyone who spends a significant part of their day staring at a computer screen. This video routine features a series of eye movements, re-focusing exercises, and a restorative practice that allow you to “undress” your eye muscles and see the world through naked eyes. NYV0058B

Naked Face Yoga 2: Introduction

Full Video: https://vimeo.com/114892155
(Level: Basic)
Teacher: Michael
Student: Collibrina
The same yoga that’s good for your body is equally good for your face — but only if you apply the principles and practices. This introductory video uses emotional expressions to familiarize you with the mask of your face. Emotional expressions can get “stuck” and become a fixed part of your facial mask. This unconscious communication effects the way you’re perceived by others. Face Yoga helps ease the tension in your face muscles that also contributes to wrinkling and the appearance of aging. Starting with full body movements to warm you up and connect you to your emotional body language, Face Yoga continues with an exploration of facial expressions and intentional gestures to soften the mask you wear every day, revealing the naked face that lies underneath. NYV0058A

 

Naked Face Yoga 1

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/75175977/
(All levels)
Teacher: Ivy,
Student: Wara,
In this fun facial yoga sequence, we learn the exercises that people have been using for thousands of years before Nip and Tuck to keep their faces looking youthful.  Tap into the kid at heart, because we’re going to do funny faces like Lion’s Breath, Smiling Fish Face, and Temple Dancer Eyes, along with chin and cheek tighteners.  If you practice this sequence three times per week, sagging and jowls will be a thing of the past! (NYV0034)

Naked Yoga for Hands and Feet!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/222869409
Instructor: Trix E. Sleeves
(All Levels)
Some of the parts of our body that we use the most often are also the ones that we tend to neglect the most. That’s right, I’m talking about the hands and feet. In this video, we will learn how to make everyday tasks like typing, writing and even walking feel a little bit more relieving. No previous yoga experience is necessary, and these exercises can be done anywhere, including in your bedroom or at the office, where you may use the hands a lot.
In this video you will learn: Wrist stretches, Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), finger pressure massage, foot pressure massage while in cross-legged position or half-lotus pose, Padahastasana (Gorilla Pose). -NYV0090A

Naked Office Yoga 10: Asana At Your Desk! (Naked Yoga School)

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73429490
Teacher: Ivy
(Beginner level)
Good news – you don’t even have to leave your desk to perform some simple yoga poses that will help relieve stress and fatigue.  Even if you’re pressed for time, you can still enjoy the benefits of a few moments of movement and self-awareness in the middle of your busy day.  All of the asanas in this series can be performed while sitting at your desk.  We begin with relaxing neck rolls to release the tension – both mental and physical – that long hours of sitting creates.  A short self-massage of the temples is a nourishing way center yourself.  Next, we learn to do a seated spinal twist at the desk, bringing the same detoxifying effects of twists in a yoga class to the middle of your work day.  After a calming seated forward bend, we end standing in conscious meditation. NYV0037C

Naked Office Yoga 9: Shoulder Openers! (Naked Yoga School)

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73403746
Teacher: Ivy
(Level: Beginner to intermediate)
In today’s world we are constantly using our computers and mobile devices, both of which promote a rounded upper back and closed shoulder girdle.  This series focuses on shoulder opening poses that open the heart as well, so with regular practice you’ll feel emotional benefits as well as physical ones.  We begin in child’s_pose , pressing through the palms to engage the shoulders.  Heart chakra pose takes the opening to he next step.  After progressing through Down Dog and Cow Face poses, we end with gentle Back Bends, re-examining the poses in light of our shoulder opening mission.
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Naked Office Yoga 7: For Your Whole Body! (Naked Yoga School)

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73878198
Teacher: Michael,
Student: Marie,
(Level: Basic)
Office Yoga for your whole body integrates the various parts that are featured in the other instructional videos of this series. Specifically, we work on opening the front of the body, releasing tension from the back of the body, and balancing the sides. The bigger actions included in this video require greater attention on your part to remain stable and safe in your chair. In yoga, your mental focus is as much a part of the practice as your physical motions. The movements and mindfulness of this full-body practice can boost your energy level, soothe your nerves, and counterbalance the postural habits that emerge from long-term sitting.
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Naked Bedroom Yoga 4: Your Bed is Yoga Studio!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/221875952
Teacher: Collibrina
(All levels)
You have no space or time for yoga!? Wrong! Actually, you can do Yoga in the comfort of your own bedroom on your own bed! Really! This practice is filled with restorative, calming poses great for beginning the day or winding down to go to sleep at night. It is a short, calming sequence filled with gentle hip opening, twists, and leg stretches. Now, you have no excuse! Just follow me and let’s do naked yoga on bed, right now! -NYV0094A

Naked Healthy Posture 2: Lower Back Pain!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/221029274
Teacher: Joia
(Intermediate Level)
Many of us spend too much time sitting, or standing in postures that keep our lower back tight and in pain — this class offers some corrective yoga exercises to help! Please note: many lower back issues definitely require the attention of a medical professional, please make sure to go slowly and tune in to your own body before attempting these moves. In this class we stretch not only the lower back, but also the muscles of the hips and legs that connect in with the lower back. Highly recommended previous viewing: “Naked Good Posture 1: Fundamentals!” -NYV0078B

Naked Office Yoga 6: For Your Head and Neck! (Naked Yoga School)

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73241108
Teacher: Michael,
Student: Wara,
(Level: Basic)
Office Yoga for your head and neck directly addresses the chronic tension that creeps into your life as an office worker. Moving your neck through a complete range of motion is a great way to relax — it’s so natural you probably do it already — but the neck’s flexibility is also is vulnerability, which is why guided instruction can be so beneficial, particularly if your neck is already sore or tight. In this sequence, you will also explore key locations in the head where tension is stored: the jaw, tongue and eyes. These practices may seem silly or too small to matter; it is precisely that tension of the mind which this practice can also begin to soften.
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Naked Office Yoga 5: For Your Upper Torso! (Naked Yoga School)

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73239629/
Teacher: Michael,
Student: Wara,
(Level: Basic)
Office Yoga for your upper torso works with the chest, shoulders and upper back. In addition to relieving tension and pain in the targeted areas, this practice is a great way to start opening your rib cage for a deeper, fuller, easier breath. You can’t live without your breath, and your posture, particularly your seated posture, could be suffocating you, literally. Signs of inadequate breath include sleepiness, inattention, difficulty staying focused, irritability, even panic. This video will teach you gentle methods for relaxing your shoulders, energizing your chest, and making the space to breathe your best — all from the comfort of your chair.
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Naked Office Yoga 4: For Your Lower Torso! (Naked Yoga School)

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73237933
Teacher: Michael,
Student: Wara,
(Level: Basic)
Office Yoga for your lower torso puts you in touch with your hips, belly and lower back. These are the foundations of any seated posture so you don’t want to ignore this vital region of the body, yet many of us do take this area of the body for granted. The results may sound familiar: low back pain, sore hips, and numbness in the hips. But perhaps even more detrimental are the digestive and eliminative disorders that can arise when we don’t liberate the lower torso: ulcers, incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids. If that’s not enough to get your hips swinging and your belly churning (in a good way), then you might be compelled by yet another benefit of this practice: improved sensual vitality.
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Naked Office Yoga 3: For Your Upper Limbs
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Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73236915
Teacher: Michael,
Student: Wara,
(Level: Basic) Office Yoga for your upper limbs focuses on the hands, wrists, forearms, elbows and arms. Sitting in an office usually results in using our upper limbs in unbalanced ways, holding part of the limb very still and asking another part of the limb to work tirelessly — thing about writing, typing, mousing. Repetitive stresses, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are one expression of this imbalanced use of the upper limbs. A regular practice of the sequence provided here will help re-balance the upper limbs and can reduce your risk of repetitive stress injuries.
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Naked Office Yoga 2: For Your Lower Limbs
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Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73196097
Teacher: Michael
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Student: Wara
(Level: Basic)
Office Yoga for your lower limbs targets the feet, ankles, shins, knees and thighs. Sitting for long periods of time can be very hard on the circulatory system. Contraction and relaxation of the leg muscles helps to push your blood back up to the heart. In addition to lengthening and strengthening your lower limbs, which tend to get neglected when we sit, this sequence is also good for your heart.
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Naked Office Yoga 1: Sitting Well
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Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/73194676
Teacher: Michael
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Student: Wara
(Level: Basic)
This lesson of Office Yoga is on Sitting Well, and it provides the important foundation for all the other Office Yoga classes in this series. You may have unhappy memories of being told to SIT UP and not slouch. Unfortunately, we weren’t told HOW to accomplish this. This video will teach you a step-by-step approach to Sitting Well. And while the work you do in this lesson may seem simple, you may also be surprised or even frustrated by the difficulty of maintaining good posture. To be clear: this is not a quick fix. Yoga is much more than making shapes, and Sitting Well entails more than just SITTING UP.
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Naked Props Yoga 12: Seated Meditation with Block & Bolster!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/172182018
Teacher: Michael
Student: Collibrina
(Level: Basic)
The word “asana” means seat, which gives a clear indication for the direction of our yoga practice as a tool for seated meditation. But before you explore the depths of your mind, you must first address the challenge of sitting for extended periods of time. This video surveys an assortment of props to assist you with the challenge of sitting in meditation. Blocks, blankets and bolsters are reviewed for their individual merits to help the practitioner cultivate a stable base and an extended spine.
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Naked Props Yoga 11: Reclined Bound Angle Pose with Strap & Bolster!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/171034494/
Teacher: Michael
Student: Collibrina
(Level: Intermediate)
Reclined Bound Angle Pose (Supta Buddha Konasana) is a standard pose in the practice of restorative yoga, which frequently uses an assortment of props to provide greater support and deeper relaxation in the pose.
In this video, we use a bolster, two blocks, a blanket and a strap. Benefits of the pose include chest and groin opening, fuller access to the breath, and stress relief. The video emphasizes a three-step process for approaching this pose: a methodical entry, a guided exploration in the pose, and a careful exit into a basic counterpose.
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Naked Props Yoga 10: Block, Bolster, Strap & Blanket!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/170201959
Teacher: Michael
Student: Collibrina
(Level: Basic)
Props are specific tools that can help your practice by making poses more stable and/or more comfortable. This video provides an introduction to several standard yoga props (bolsters, blankets, blocks, and straps) and provides examples for how to use them. One of the benefits of using props in a naked practice is the direct input you receive through your exposed skin regarding the prop’s placement.
Sample poses include Vajrasana with a blanket, Setu Bandasana with a block, a basic chest opener with a strap, and Prone Savasana with a bolster.
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Naked Yoga with Props 9 : Blocks for Trikonasana and Side Angle Series!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/127924437
Teacher: Cat Noble
Student: Collibrina
(All levels)
This yoga props exercise video is good for people with limited flexibility in the outer hips and ribs, and for beginners working on proper alignment. This short and simple sequence will demonstrate how to use yoga blocks for trikonasana series (triangle, pyramid and revolved triangle) and parsvakonasana (side angle pose). These poses are very common in vinyasa and hatha-style yoga classes, but can be especially difficult for beginning practitioners to grasp. The use of blocks in these poses will ease practitioners into the full expression without straining or compromising alignment along the way. NYV0062E

Naked Yoga with Props 8: Bolster to Open the Lungs!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/127324595
Teacher: Cat Noble
Student: Collibrina
(All levels)
This yoga props exercise video is good for people with chronic lung conditions or excessive phlegm.
This video will demonstrate how to use a yoga bolster for a more restorative practice focusing on opening the lungs by consciously relaxing the surrounding fascia and muscle tissue. Poses include: lung bench, restorative side bend, paschimottanasana (seated forward fold) variation, and savasana / heart bench variation. The bolster provides both extra comfort and a more profound opening in these poses, making this sequence ideal for practitioners struggling with chronic lung conditions, asthma, or stress-related breathing difficulties. Bolsters come in different sizes, so please be sure to use a bolster appropriate for your body size and frame. NYV0062D

Naked Yoga with Props 7: Bolster for Digestive Care!

Full-Video: https://vimeo.com/126646838
(All levels)
Teacher: Cat Noble
Student: Collibrina
This yoga props exercise video is good for people with digestive issues or excessive stress.
This video will demonstrate how to use a yoga bolster for a more restorative practice focusing on relieving digestive issues and the stress that contributes to these issues. Poses include: sukhasana (easy pose), supported bridge, paschimottanasana (seated forward fold) variation, and savasana lying on the belly. The use of a bolster in these poses allows the body to release much more muscular effort than in traditional variations, making this an especially effective sequence for practitioners under chronic stress. Bolsters come in different sizes, so please be sure to use a bolster appropriate for your body size and frame. NYV0062C