Ah the old bis/tris bro split, but make it cozy and functional. We’re training elbow flexion and extension while supporting the shoulder girdle, and integrating the ribcage and core control. 1 heavier weight (10-15 lbs), 1 set of light weights
Take this time to focus on proper breathing mechanics and your body will thank you! So so so helpful for pre-natal, postpartum friends. An education class to come back to when your ribs are feeling stuck.
Come back to this one whenever your hip flexors feel tight or your low back is ache-y. We work on back and side body expansion, making space through our hip joint, making space to breeathe.
Jaw pain is so common! We massage our jaw, move our shoulders and neck, and find a moment of rest to let the tension roll out. Come back to this one again and again. Just a dish towel!
All you need is a dishtowel! This was filmed on day 2 of my menstrual cycle. Gentle, hydrating movement. Spine, pelvis, shoulders- they all get a moment.
Mobility for anytime you’re experiencing soreness/stiffness. I filmed this one after a multi-day hike. Get your body moving, oil up those joints, circulate- to be less like the tin man!!
Movement, mobility, strength snack, warm-up for more movement, or to get the body moving after a long day of sitting! Using 2 lbs ankle weights and 1 heavier weight!
Observe your breath, deepen your breath. We practice a 3-part breath to find deep relaxation within our body, then create an awareness and aliveness with a circular breath. Then we just be with the open, present energy of each in-breath, each out-breath.
This is one of those classes where you can learn a lot and connect movement pathways in your body. My opposite glute-shoulder connection was apparent during my run! Using ankle weights and a light set of hand weights.
Moving breath and pumping lymph. Luxurious Saturday morning mobility with music. See if you can breathe deeper after this one. A pillow and block, maybe 1 light weight. More movement involved than the last mobility to breathe!
A mobility sequence for when you’re short on time to get the pelvis gliding! Pelvic glide is essential for every stride we take, each step demands glide and rotation!
Invite the feeling, accept the feeling, aspire to stay open and awake to what you’re feeling! I aspire to care for my own difficult emotions. Invite softness <3
Full body movement class. 10/10/10 ish format where we focus on core, upper body, and lower body. Wake up and move! I’m using 3 lbs dumbbells!
We’re using a pillow and a ball. I used this as a warm-up for my run! Use it as a warm-up for another athletic activity, a class on here, or just as a movement snack!
A Saturday afternoon breath work practice. Breath work to regulate your nervous system, to manage your stress. A circular breath to practice staying with what is instead of trying to escape it.
Breath by breath, move through these poses to clear your mind. Let *Wednesday melt off! We’re using a pillow or rolled up blanket for the second part of the sequence.
Modern humans need more movement. Let’s move in all directions to feel like a complete human. Add load, challenge balance, add rotation to familiar movements. We’re using 1 heavier weight whatever that is for you (10-15 lbs recommended)
This is a great sequence for pre or post movement…pre-run, hike, workout, post- sport, whatever! OR just some light movement if you’ve been stagnant today- to get the joints hydrated, get things going. No props neccesary! Comfy clothes required.
Movement, as well as inspiration and expiration, to improve harmony in the body. Ripple effects of harmony spreading throughout the body! I’m using 1 lbs ankle weights and a dish towel.
No props required- just a chair to support you. Travel day mobility to get things gliding again after a period of stagnation- driving, flying, all categories of sitting still. Move stuck energy, move stuck joints.
Wintering is not about doing nothing, but doing less with more care, with more intention! A set (or 1) heavier weights (I’ve got 15 lbs) and a set of lighter hand or wrist weights (3-5 lbs recommended), AND use your imagination if you don’t have all the props.
A quick reformer on the mat series! Lots of abdominals, hydration for the hip joint, warmth for the body on Christmas eve eve. Using 1 lbs ankle weights and 2 lbs hand or wrist weights!
Day 10 of wintering. The light is finally changing, the hiberation continues. Move intelligently- moving in ways that conserve energy and keep us resilient! Lean into the coziness of the season.
We’re using ankle weights if you’ve got them and a pilates ball or pillow in place of the ball.
Let the rush fall away. Give yourself this gift of non-productivity. A block or a large book for the last movement is all you need.
Just 10 minutes to build awareness, communication, connection through the centre of your body to help the rest of your body move freely! No props required.
Practicing right effort, skillful use of our energy, moving energy through our body, lubricating the joints, building heat, and floooowing.
Using a block and a strap (or dish towel)
Using a set of light weights (1-2 lbs) and a heavier weight- I’m using a 15 pound dumbbell..use whatever you have at home! Move the upper body, find your serratus, your lats, your pecs. Let the muscles of the front and back body communicate.
For office workers, desk-sitters, anyone feeling stuck in the neck or shoulders! We’re circulating lymph with gentle, rhythmic movements, deep breathing, and some self massage at the end.
Second part of a 2-class series on posture. Mid-back connection, abdominal work, and integrating standing movement patterns.
Wrist weights (1-2 lbs) and a block if you have it.
Day 3 of our 12 days of wintering is a weighted class! Lift weights in cashmere to make it cozier <3 We’re using a small band and 1 heavier weight- use what you’ve got.
A Pilates practice to become more aware of our posture, upper body emphasis with whole body integration. Changing our idea from “good posture” to moving often and moving well!
We’re using wrist weights if you have them and 2 blocks!
Day 1 of 12 days of wintering!
December is a wonderful time to be with all that we’ve already accomplished for the year. A season to rest, to winter.
Put your coziest sweater and socks on, grab a blanket and a block. Let’s find deep rest
We’re using a block and a light set of ankle weights (1lb) but this can be done without any extra load and it is still challenging! Deep hip work to support your pelvis. Notice how this support makes you feel in the rest of your movement.
Mostly yoga movement practice with some mobility weaved through, like usual. Movement to feel good. I hope you feel that too!!
One of the first videos filmed for Drift movement studio! Blending the discipline of Pilates with yoga postures. A balanced movement practice, building support from the ground up. Awaken your feet and move!
Grab a block for this mostly Pilates movement practice. We find our abdominals, pelvic floor, and full body strength with push-ups.
Move back into your day feeling steadier, sturdier, more mobile!
Inhale acceptance. Exhale resistance. Find a haven of okay, for just a moment.
Anti-rotation to controlled rotation to integrated standing rotation. Finding stability where we want it and movement where we want it. Great for runners, hikers, walkers.
Love for the feet and ankles- take care of the base of your kinetic chain! A great warm-up for the feet/ankles to prepare for more athletic movement, or anytime to give them the attention they deserve.
Mobility is our ability to move a joint through its full ROM- with control! We practice moving with control, precision, and organization. Creating a balance between space + strength, softening and support.
Quadruped walking taps into a deep primal human blueprint for movement. It trains contralateral coordination, loads the shoulders, mobilizes the hips, trains the abdominals. No props needed.
2 blocks or large books for today’s Pilates practice. Easy on the legs- a grounded class with no standing movements.
A focus on one of my favourite exercises- bird-dogs but with a twist! Familiar exercises, ambient sounds, a well-rounded cozy movement practice.
Lot’s of “non-traditional” abdominals (aka not flexion-based exercises). Pre-natal friendly!
Letting our hip joint express itself, our shoulder joint express itself.. so that our spine can move naturally and our whole body can work as a team.
No props- just you, your body, and comfy clothes
We’re moving in diagonal lines, moving laterally, training our brain, our body, our nervous system to work in multiple planes and move in different directions! (Inspired by 6 hours of soccer)
Creating fluid, yet stable shoulders. The shoulder joint lacks a lot of bony attachments so we’re using a heavy weight (10-15 lbs) and a set of lighter weights (1-3 lbs) to create a feeling of steadiness.
Full body opening in this mostly yoga movement practice. Becoming aware of the transient nature of sensations, thoughts, feelings. Grab a block, get comfy, let’s move.
Increasing circulation, moving lymph, oxygenating the tissues, flushing away dead cells- like an internal shower for the body.
We’re using a Pilates ball and a light set of weights 1-2 lbs!
Pilates and mobility for the spine, hips, shoulders- move the major joints of your body to feel ready for your day.
Grab a pillow and a block and prepare to learn something about your ribcage, feel heat through your abdominals, and move your spine!
Fluid movement- bouncing, shaking, repetitive movements. Natural, free, and playful! This class is for when you need a shift your energy, a breath of fresh air, nervous system support, lympatic drainage.
Short mobility sequence to warm up for a run, a hike, any athletic activity! Grab a light weight and a small ball if you have them.
A Pilates and yoga blended style class where we build a connection between the hamstrings and abdominals. Lots of core strength and stability! For a shorter version check out Pelvic floor and core strengthening (hamstrings are onboard too!).
