Quietmind Yoga: Build Strength, Flexibility & Balance

Yoga practice doesn't end when you leave your yoga mat, in many ways, it's just beginning.  How do you apply yoga when you need it the most, outside of your practice space?  This breathing technique comes from the source texts of yoga over 2000 years ago as one of the simplest, yet most powerful ways to regulate your mind and body in the moment.  This is called langhana breathing and it works by activating your parasympathetic nervous system - the rest, digest and relax mode of your central nervous system that is necessary to relieve physical stress and calm mental duress.  I share a short practice that you can do (almost!) anywhere, anytime you need a quick reset, as well as options to practice longer if you find it helpful.  As always, I encourage you to listen to your body and notice how it feels for you. If something works, keep it and use it when you need it. If it doesn't work or resonate, find what does. I have found this technique to be incredibly helpful and useful for myself and countless students. I hope you find it helpful too! This is an example of a way to deepen your practice beyond just asana, as I'm teaching in the Deepen Your Yoga Practice series. Join for free here. There are live sessions, replays and bonuses. If you see this later, join the waitlist for the next time I offer this training.  Enjoy your practice! Jeremy Keywords: yoga, hatha, yin, meditation, mindfulness, pranayama, langhana, stress relief, yoga for beginners, deepen your yoga practice, jeremy devens, quietmind, quiet mind

Relieve upper back tension with this quick series of techniques you can do anywhere, any time. When these muscles are tense they can lead to headaches, a stiff neck and even shoulder injuries. I'll show how to release stress held in the muscles of this area including the rhomboids, traps and shoulders.    Watch the video of this lesson on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/dwFaCnXRcnA This is for you If you have chronic shoulder or neck pain, tightness in the upper back from sitting at a desk for hours on end, or just want to feel more relaxed after a long day.   For full classes that include these techniques visit http://www.quietmind.yoga

Watch the video for this episode HERE Get the free Essential Pose Guide at http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide  Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga  My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts  Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga  Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity         Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt     Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter     Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Upper Back Stretches, Neck Stretches, Neck pain

One of the most common requests I've heard from teaching thousands of yoga classes is "how do i get rid of this tension in my neck and shoulders." Part of the issue is that the upper neck and shoulders are one of the most common areas of tension for everyone. General stress plus long days on devices can lead to chronic tension and stress in the muscles of these areas.  In this video I'll help you identify the causes of the tension in your upper back, neck and shoulders and show you simple powerful ways to relieve tension.  These are techniques I teach in classes in the Quietmind Yoga Membership at http://www.quietmind.yoga Watch the video for this episode HERE Get the free Essential Pose Guide at http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga  My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts  Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga  Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity         Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt     Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter     Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Upper Back Stretches, Neck Stretches, Neck pain

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide Enjoy this Vinyasa Yoga practice dedicated to the upper body.  We work to strengthen and stretch the upper back, neck, and shoulders.  Helping to release tension and leave you will a sense of well being.  Prop suggestion: 1 Block Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Upper Back Stretches, Neck Stretches, Shoulder Strength, Shoulder Stretches, Upper Body Stretch, Upper Body Strength

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this Hatha Flow class we will move slowly with a focus on the back.  We will explore poses such as locust, crow, and headstand.  We will also work on strengthening the core to help support the back.    Prop Suggestions: 2 Blocks, Blanket Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Hatha Slow Flow, Slow Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga, Supportive Yoga, Headstand, Locust Pose

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide Enjoy this Gentle Yoga class and we stretch the body from head to toe.  Giving extra love to the calves, this class will leave you feeling relaxed and calm.  Prop suggestions: 1 Blanket, 1 Bolster, 2 Blocks Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Beginner Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Stretching, Full Body Stretch, Calf Stretches

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this beginner friendly Vinyasa Yoga class we will explore all movements of the spine.  Experience whole body strengthening and balance.  We will work on progressive stretching for maximum benefits.  Prop suggestions: 2 Blocks Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Beginner Yoga, Strength, Flexibility, Stretching, Balance, Spine, Spine Health, Spinal Yoga, Progressive Stretching

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this Hatha Flow class we will move slowly as we work on opening the hips, chest, and shoulders. To experience this opening we will work on strengthening the spine in order to soften the front body. Prop Suggestions: 1 Block, 1 Blanket Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Slow Flow, Hatha Slow Flow, Strength, Hip Opening, Open Heart, Heart Opening Yoga

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this well rounded Gentle Yoga class we will work the entire body.  We will explore breathing energetic techniques (pranayama) to center our practice.  And we will work on building strength, stretching, as well as challenging our balance. Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Pranayama, Prana, Whole Body Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Stretching, Strengthening, Flexibility

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide One of the most commonly stretched muscles in yoga are the hamstrings.  However, the tightness we feel is often due to lack of strength.  Muscles need both strength and flexibility.  This beginner friendly class will focus on building strength as well as flexibility and balance.  Prop suggestions: 2 blocks. Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Beginner Yoga, Hamstrings, Strength, Balance, Flexibility

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide Enjoy this slow flow class where we will focus on finding a smooth, rhythmic breath.  By establishing our breath we are able to find steadiness and ease within the body and mind.  Through establishing this foundation we will be able to challenge and build our strength, flexibility, and balance.  No props needed. Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Breath, Whole Body, Slow Flow, Strength, Flexibility, Balance

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this Gentle Yoga class we will practice holding and releasing tension.  In our every day lives we tend to hold and carry a lot of tension.  In this practice we will notice and explore holding as well as releasing tension in the body and mind.  You will be able to apply these skills off your mat in your daily life.  Prop suggestion: 1 Blanket Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Tension, Stress, Release Stress, Peace

Join the free workshop "Become Your Own Astrologer" at http://www.quietmind.yoga/astrologyworkshop Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this Beginner Friendly Vinyasa Yoga class we will work on building the foundation of a strong practice.  With an emphasis on easing low back pain, this will also be an enjoyable class for all levels.  We will work the whole body as we explore poses such as half moon and revolved half moon.  Prop suggestions: 1 Block, 1 Blanket Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Strength, Balance, Flexibility, Low Back Pain, Half Moon, Revolved Half Moon, Beginner Yoga

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide This Hatha Flow class is designed to focus on easing low back pain and shoulder tension.  Enjoy simple movement as we flow together and find steadiness and ease.  Prop Suggestion: 2 Blocks Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Low Back Pain, Flow, Shoulders, Low Back

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this Gentle Yoga class we will explore the relationship between mind and body.  As we observe this relationship we will pay extra attention to the hamstrings and shoulders.  Prop suggestion: 1 Blanket Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity  Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter Thanks for listening, Jeremy Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Shoulders, Hamstrings, Mind Body Connection, Awareness

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide This Vinyasa class will be anatomy based focusing on feeling internal and external rotation in the arms and legs.  This is a great foundational class to understand your body mechanics within the yoga postures.  Prop suggestions: 2 blocks Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity       Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt   Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter   Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Body Mechanics, Internal Rotation, External Rotation, Anatomy

Avoid the most common pose mistakes with the new free training at: http://www.quietmind.yoga/poseguide In this whole body Hatha class we will dive deeper into the yamas and niyamas.  Focusing on one of the niyamas: Santosha or Contentment.  Find peace and contentment within your body right now with this practice. Quietmind Yoga Membership: http://www.quietmind.yoga My Other Podcasts - Yoga Teacher Training & Quietmind Astrology: http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity     Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Niyamas, Santosha, Contentment, Whole Body, Niyamas, Santosha, Contentment, Whole Body

This gentle Hatha class is great for anyone experiencing low back pain.  We will work on stretching the whole body as well as working on our balance and gently increasing flexibility.  Recommended prop: 1 blanket. Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Advanced, Handstand, Shoulder Strength, Strength, Balance, Advanced, Handstand, Shoulder Strength, Strength, Balance, Low Back Pain, Whole Body, Stretching, Balance Links Quietmind Yoga Membership (7 Day Free Trial): http://www.quietmind.yoga Yoga Teacher Training & Astrology Podcasts http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity   Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter Thanks for listening! Jeremy

Get hundreds of video classes like this with a free trial of the Quietmind Yoga Membership at http://www.quietmind.yoga In this advanced Vinyasa practice we will build shoulder strength and work up to poses such as handstand, crow, and side crow. We will also work on our balance through poses such as revolved half moon.  Recommended prop: 1 block. Keywords: Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Flow, Jeremy Devens Full Classes, Practices, Mindfulness, Advanced, Handstand, Shoulder Strength, Strength, Balance, Advanced, Handstand, Shoulder Strength, Strength, Balance Links Quietmind Yoga Membership (7 Day Free Trial): http://www.quietmind.yoga Yoga For Beginners Course http://www.quietmind.yoga/beginners Quietmind Astrology Podcast & Readings http://www.quietmindastrology.com Yoga Teacher Training Podcast http://www.quietmind.yoga/podcasts Instagram http://www.instagram.com/quietmind.yoga Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity Yoga Teacher Training http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt Free Newsletter https://www.quietmind.yoga/newsletter Thanks for listening! Jeremy