A to Z Yoga Journey with Vytas Baskauska
“A to Z Yoga Journey” is a source of endless practices to go from beginner to advanced, and from tense to relaxed. With a mix of fresh, experimental flows and traditional sequences, you will be guided on a journey of continuous growth, regardless of current experience level. Embracing alignment in both body and mind, Vytas Baskauska teaches with authenticity and compassion, inspiring students to progress on and off the mat. Pick from a selection of quick, intense workouts, or indulge in long and engaging sessions for the ultimate yoga experience.
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Deepen the Squat
Deepen the squat....say no more. We all know that squats are some of the most demanding (yet rewarding!) exercises, but here’s how to take them to the next level. If you ever dreamed of perfecting this move, we’ll show you the full how-to!
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Deep Hamstring Work
This is a strong vinyasa flow class that focuses mostly on the hamstrings. As our practice deepens, we are more mindful not just about where we stretch, but how we stretch. A good opening of the hamstrings will allow for more range of motion in the pelvis and reduce stress felt in the lower back....
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Blindfold Practice
If you were looking for something refreshing and experimental, you just found the right class! It’s time to turn off the lights and see how much one sense can change everything! This creative 60-minute sequence will keep you guessing... in the dark.
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Align 1
Our yoga practice will ultimately bring our bodies into balance, but this can only happen if we work properly in each pose. It is of utmost importance to create an alignment template that facilitates space in the body while supporting it. When we learn these poses, having the correct form will al...
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Inversions Class
Inversion poses are excellent for improving strength, balance and blood flow… And this class will introduce you to the art of going “upside down” in your practice. We’ll begin with a warm up series meant to activate the muscles of the core and shoulders; this should nearly always be done before i...
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Intermediate Balance Flow
The Intermediate Balanced class covers all bases, and is a great “go- to” class to cure what ails you. It is just the right amount of challenge without being too strong. The class begins with Reclining Bound Angle Pose, which is great for lower back pain alleviation. Next, we’ll move into leg lif...
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Meditation for Beginners
All that you need to succeed in your meditation practice is a bit of persistence. An untrained mind will reject quietude and stillness. Fortunately, consistent effort will take you a long way on your journey… The technique we are about to practice here is simple and will give you the ability to w...
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Odd Transitions
Yoga burnout is real… When we practice for a long time, it’s easy to get bored with the same transitions into postures. Yes, there are many ways to get into a pose, but only a few are probably the smartest. That being said, as long as you don't take yourself too seriously, messing around with som...
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Not So HardCore
Here is some more core strength for all of you yogis out there. This is a very challenging level 2 practice. It should leave you sweaty and panting at the end of 20 minutes... Just make sure that when working with these core muscles, you never strain or force. Take the time to do it right and res...
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New Ideas for Old Vinyasa
Tradition for tradition's sake doesn't serve anyone. Now that yoga has become popularized and we are seeing the results in millions of people, there are some changes that need to be embraced. Vytas will discuss his observations in over 10 years of teaching. This is less of a flow class and more o...
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Mellow Mobility
For those of us that need continuous work on our mobility, this is a great practice to incorporate into the regular fitness regiment. It targets all of the major areas of mobility, while also encouraging full focus and mindfulness. Get on your mat and free yourself from the tension you’ve been re...
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Lifting the Back Ribs
In this class, we’ll focus exclusively on the ribcage and the back. How is it lifting? Are you sitting up tall? Here we work on movements to hollow out front body to keep back body long. Through these slow and deliberate movements, we’ll explore lifting back ribs and lifting the chest so that the...
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Left Side First
It’s both entertaining and valuable for our body to switch things up sometimes. Hence why this class is all about getting out of habit patterns. One of the biggest habits in this practice is always starting with the right side. For this reason, we will start everything on our left side and learn ...
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Hips and Hamstrings
Where does our freedom in movement come from? It turns out that two very important areas for that are the hips and hamstrings… This intelligent sequence will get to the deep stretches in a way that makes perfect sense and at the same time takes some strength and stamina. Open these areas and enjo...
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Short and Sweet 1
Strong vinyasa yoga alone can leave an imbalance in the body… That’s why it’s imperative to take it easy sometimes. The class flows through twisting poses, hip openers, and shoulder work to give your body a full and even stretch for blissful relaxation and restoration that is much needed by all o...
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Simple Mindfulness Meditation
Sometimes, all it takes to achieve inner peace and relaxation is getting away from the noise of complexity. This is a very simple, yet profound meditation practice for all those who want to wind down and focus on what’s going on inside their mind.
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Heels and Toes
Where do you rest the weight in your feet? We rarely think about our feet in general, but that’s about to change with this unique practice. This class will take you through some traditional poses to bring awareness to the lower leg, giving you a new sense of stability and comfort.
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Functionality Above All
There are many movements in yoga that move the body in extreme and non-sustainable ways. Those poses and sequences are fun, but they aren't the type of things we should be doing every day. If you truly want to have a daily practice, it should consist of mostly functional poses; moving the body in...
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Freedom
This 30-minutes sequence focuses on stretching the hips and hamstrings in order to create more freedom in the lumbar spine. This class consists mostly of gentle stretches with a few standing poses thrown in. If you recently felt a bit tense and uneasy, you’ll quickly forget about those feelings a...
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Flamingo
Our bodies are designed to do strong and explosive things on one leg. This type of work will strengthen the outer hips and help to support the lower back. All will find a renewed sense of stability and vigor in the legs and core. In addition, many people with lumbar weakness will benefit from thi...
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Find Your Squat
This level 1 practice is all about the squat. This is the human body’s most natural position. You’ll get plenty of modifications for knee and hip issues so that you can find the version that suits your needs and abilities. Get out your props for this class and let's get out of the chair and back ...
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Strong Balance Flow
This practice is meant to be worked up to, so don’t feel bad if you feel the need to take extra breaks when first attempting it. Multiple binding variations and arm balances are also shown as goals to work towards. Each time you undertake this class you’ll be seeking new ways to go deeper and har...
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Free Your Head
When we work in our inversion practice, it is easy to strain and tense around the neck. But that’s never a good idea. This practice will address the work in the shoulders and position of the neck in inversions as basic as downward dog and as complex as headstand. There is a good amount of core wo...