Online Yoga classes - LIINA YOGA

SPRING TWISTS - yin yoga, somatics & yoga nidra

5/1/2021

In full this is an 1,5h practice that includes yoga nidra, somatics and yin yoga.
But it can also be broken down to 3 different practices, so you can mix and match.
The full session starts with Yoga Nidra, then moves into a somatic twist sequence and ends with Yin shapes that move the spine in different directions. It is a spring and Wood element inspired session, invoking qualities of calm aliveness as we allow the body to feel settled and relaxed while our mind is awake and aware.

" movement snacks" short chair sessions

4/6/2021

On this page are several practices (6) each ca 20 minutes long that target shoulders, spine, neck and eyes, they are simple and easy sessions you can do in your chair.

Blending movement, breath and mindfulness into a simple "snacks" to sprinkle into your day
to cultivate mind-body connection, release stagnation and postural habits and to explore a sense of balance, inner alignment and embodied presence.

access practices

YinYang Yoga 30 minutes - hips, shoulders, spine

6/29/2020

I say in the beginning it's 15 minutes ... I was not able to pull that off.

Still - a shorter practice (30 minutes) for shoulders and hips. Mostly movement, with a couple of longer holds for shoulders and hips.

Winter Water Yin Yoga

2/3/2020

A 50-minute Yin yoga practice that focuses on the Water element, inviting deep rest, with gentle forward folds and backbends and offers plenty of variation to make the practice accessible to everyone or gives you variety if you choose to use this sequence several times.

SPRING YIN detox sequence

3/30/2017

A little bit of everything!
Part of a SPRING INTO YIN series, this session includes some liver and gallbladder poses, mixed with kidney stimulation, upper body stretch and twist to wake up the small and large intestine. Moving the spine in all directions serves as a good release for the whole system.

SPRING YIN sequence with Gallbladder focus

3/25/2017

From the SPRING INTO YIN series a sequence that focuses on stretching the side-body, outer hip, gluteus and outer thigh - as that is where the Gallbladder meridian runs.

Gallbladder works in tandem with Liver and both of these organs carry the energy of the element of WOOD within us.
Wood grants us the power of birth new beginnings, growth, breaking through boundaries and surging forward. It is the vigorous, exuberant energy of the SPRING season.

SPRING YIN beginner friendly sequence

3/21/2017

A BEGINNER friendly yin sequence for liver and gallbladder. You'll find a sequence card, plus detailed descriptions of postures and variations. I am still working on getting my video project up and running again. Until then - this could be a good alternative.
This is part of a SPRING TO YIN series - inspired by a workshop series I held here in Berlin. It is a seasonal offering, but these sequences of course can be used any time.

Late summer - autumn YIN practice

10/19/2016

I apologize first, this is NOT A VIDEO as I am facing ridiculously many obstacles in trying to finish editing this last clip I shot on an incredibly beautiful late September day.
As this was meant to be a seasonal yoga offering, I decided to break it down into stills - and hopefully one day (soon) I'll manage to finish the edit of the filmed version.
Please give it a try, practicing in a different way and let me know what you think.

Yin yoga - hips and spine (30 minutes)

4/22/2016

A 30 minute hip and spine yin holds.
Have a few props ready in case you need them - a few blankets, and/or blocks if you have.
The aim of the practice was to create a relatively short practice that will have an affect on the whole body, stimulating the kidney meridian for vibrancy and vitality, liver and gallbladder meridians for healthy flow of energy and emotional balance.

Upper body strength

3/22/2016

35 minute dynamic practice aimed to strengthen the upper body - prepare the shoulders for handstand preparation and handstand kick-up against the wall.

This is NOT a beginner practice. It will also not have a whole lot of vinyasas in it - I invite you to create strength more through static holds, in that way both strengthening and stretching the shoulders. I do give options, as always, so that you can safely work your way up towards more demanding poses.

Lower back, hamstrings and hips

3/11/2016

10 minutest and you are done!
This is not just for an evening - this is whenever you feel tight and uptight! It helps to release tension from the lower back by twisting, stretching the hamstrings and hips. So do yourself a favor, lie down, grab a strap (or it can be a belt, a towel, a shawl) and do these simple stretches and simply feel better for it!
Feel free to pause the video or use the sequence card, if you wish to stay in any of the poses longer.

EARTH PRACTICE - hatha yoga

10/23/2015

The EARTH series is created for us to come into our bodies, to ground ourselves, to let the exhaling part of our breath root us down and help us release some unhealthy attachments, thoughts, patterns, behaviors.

This clip consists of the YANG (Hatha) part of the series - a grounding practice with less flow and more breath awareness. We will go through some standing poses, feeling into our feet and earth, still focusing on the exhaling breath, always coming back to our center to locate the still point within.

EARTH PRACTICE - yin yoga

10/15/2015

In this YIN practice we focus on the hips and the lower body, we bring awareness to the exhale and letting that downflow connect us to the earth. It's a time of nurturing, centering, connecting, slowing down.

EARTH PRACTICE series - focuses on grounding, finding ones center, winding down. We begin from ground up - as any healing begins by strengthening and reconnecting to your own center and listening to your own inner voice.

EARTH PRACTICE - guided meditation

10/15/2015

The EARTH practice consists of 3 parts - Yin yoga, Yang yoga (Hatha yoga) and meditation. You can combine the three practices in whatever way you want.
This video contains just the meditation part - we start with a grounding pranayama, focusing on the exhaling part of our breathing cycle. I then guide you through a mindfulness meditation practice that includes breath awareness and becoming aware of our physical, emotional, mental aspects through witnessing.

EARTH PRACTICE - yin yoga, yang yoga and meditation

9/29/2015

EARTH PRACTICE series - it means a 3-part practice that focuses on getting you grounded, centered and lands you in your body. Any healing begins by strengthening and reconnecting to our own center and listening to our own inner voice. I brought my earth yoga outdoors of course, onto the earth to soak up some of that earthy Qi.
The practice consists of 30 minute Yin yoga, 30 minute Yang (Hatha) yoga and 15 minutes of meditation, it leaves you balanced with two feet on the ground.

SUN SALUTATIONS - different versions

7/2/2015

Have you noticed that every new class you go to, the Sun Salutation is a bit different? I surely have adapted my salutes to accommodate a few extra breaths here and there, just because it feels good. Also, in my own practice, I have to warm up to the salutes - I cannot just jump out of bed and start bending my spine back and forward. But that's just me....
In this short clip, I'll warm you up and walk you through a few of my favorite sun salutations (Surya Namaskar in Sanskrit), so that you can choose what works for you.

SLOW FLOW - full body practice

5/10/2015

First, let me apologize for the poor technical quality of this video - the camera must have been out of focus. I still put it out to you, as I feel the content is fully in focus!
This is my second video in the SLOW FLOW series - offering a Vinyasa practice that holds the poses longer, working with strengthening the body, cultivating patience and yes...slowing down. I sometimes call it "slowing down the frames of my life-movie" - to really be present for each pose, transition, in and out breath.

SLOW FLOW for the hips

5/10/2015

This practice is from my series of "SLOW FLOW" where I take plenty of time in each pose. This one targets the hips, offering both dynamic and passive ways to feel into your hips. My self-practice is mostly like this and I'm curious to see if it appeals to you. In a fast-paced, constantly on-the-go world, I want my yoga to offer me a pause - an unhurried reflection of what is moving through me.

PART 1 - slow start floor sequence

3/19/2015

4-part yoga journey consists of 4 practice videos each about 20 minutes long. You can use them separately or mix and match to create a practice that suits your mood, time of day and your energy level.

PART 1 - a floor sequence, working with simple hip openers and special breathing techniques to open the body and get the energy moving. This is perfect for times when you feel stuck, and find it hard to get on your mat.

PART 2 - energizing vinyasa yoga

3/19/2015

4-part yoga journey consists of 4 practice videos each about 20 minutes long. You can use them separately or mix and match to create a practice that suits your mood, time of day and your energy level.

PART 2 is an energizing flow practice that keeps you moving for 25 minutes. It builds both strength and flexibility, connects movement with breath.
A more fiery vinyasa flow can be useful when you feel restless and "antsy", then use the dynamics of the flow to release the excess clutter and chatter that keeps you running in circles.

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