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YOGA TO CALM
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the day, by your work, by the relentlessness of your to-do list, by the challenge of the task ahead, the classes in this collection will help to soothe you. Yoga offers a way to settle your nervous system and lead you into a state of calm. You don’t need to do these classes in any particular order. They have been selected to offer you tranquility and bring calm. These classes range in duration from 10 - 45 minutes and are suitable for all levels. Pick a class to suit your needs you can select a movement, breathing or meditation based class and step into your tranquil zone.
The classes in this course are:
- All Levels
- Designed to calm
- All under 45 minutes
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Your Classes
1
Evening Pause and Recharge
20:07 | Rakhee Jasani
Unwind from your day with this gentle, peaceful hatha yoga class. Take a breath and create your own happy hour, to pause between the business of the day and the softness of the evening. The class comprises mainly seated and supine poses - a wonderful way to pause and recharge. You will need a bolster.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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20:07 | Rakhee Jasani | All Levels |
2
Qigong and Restorative Yoga: Finding Harmony
26:26 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer
Finding Harmony is the first of three classes in the series of Qigong and Restorative Yoga. It focuses on harmonising breath, body movement and the balance of yin and yang. It can be hard to find harmony in our lives of conflicting needs and priorities. Class starts with active qigong and then go on to a relaxing restorative yoga class. Ideally, have a yoga bolster and two blankets. Alternatively, you can also use a sofa cushion and two bed pillows.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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26:26 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer | Beginners |
3
Qigong and Restorative Yoga: Finding Balance
26:56 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer
This is the second class in the three-part series, Qigong and Restorative Yoga. The first part of this class is a qigong elemental practice that will help balance the Chinese Five Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water in your constitution. We will then do some quieting restorative practices to finish. You’ll want to have a yoga bolster or sofa cushion and a blanket.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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26:56 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer | Beginners |
4
Qigong and Restorative Yoga: Finding Ease
24:13 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer
Third in the series, Qigong and Restorative Yoga focuses on finding ease. This class opens the chest and shoulders. Often, ease eludes us because we feel tension, we feel stuck in our bodies. The qigong class starts with a qigong practice which fosters ease through tension release and heart-opening. We will then do some gentle restorative yoga practices to finish. You'll need a yoga bolster or sofa cushion, and a blanket for the restorative yoga.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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24:13 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer | Beginners |
5
Gentle Hatha Unwind
16:28 | Andrew McGonigle
A gentle hatha yoga class to help you to unwind stress and tension from your body. With simple, gentle movements to gently open the hips, relieve tension from the neck, shoulders and keep the back mobilised, this is the perfect bookend to your day, either as a gentle start to your morning, or after a busy day to gently unwind tension in your body to get you ready for the evening. You may need a strap, bolster and blocks.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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16:28 | Andrew McGonigle | Beginners |
6
Evening Calm Yoga
17:09 | Adam Hocke
This calming yoga class is suitable for the evening and anytime you're needing to rest. It is a simple and straightforward grounding practice with a focus on the breath. We will use rhythmic breath as a powerful way to down-regulate the nervous system into calm and clarity, coordinated with simple movement patterns. This combination of actions and its powerful effect will help you slow down, ground and prepare for rest.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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17:09 | Adam Hocke | All Levels |
7
Feel Your Pleasure
25:01 | Ava Riby-Williams
A perfect gentle yoga class and somatic practise for winding down, or if you’re experiencing some self-doubt, heartache, exhaustion, or just want to shower yourself in some loving self care. This creative, slow, sensitive yoga class has us moving into our own love, presence and sense of feeling. It starts with a heart-warming practice of pleasure-finding in the objects around us, and moves through sensual, fluid movements to find our own place of pleasure. Expect a creative, unusual class which is more about the feeling than any shapes or traditional poses. Move with an open mind and find your pleasure!
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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25:01 | Ava Riby-Williams | All Levels |
8
Flow Towards Freedom: Mellow Mind
33:38 | Lucy McCarthy
A mindfully paced, meditative slow flow class to sooth your nervous system and calm your mind. With a focus on forward bends, pranayama and relaxation to finish. This class will quiet and slow down your mind. Ideal for when you want to invite a feeling of deep peace and calm!
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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33:38 | Lucy McCarthy | All Levels |
9
Pranayama To Calm
17:02 | Bridget Woods-Kramer
A pranayama (or breath-work) class to teach various breathing techniques which create a sense of calm. These are wonderful techniques to use when life is challenging, or when you're facing a more stressful time in your life.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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17:02 | Bridget Woods-Kramer | All Levels |
10
Qigong Meditations For Health & Vitality
19:02 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer
Mimi offers two qigong visualisation meditations in this practice. The first is called microcosmic orbit. Microcosmic orbit works with major channels of the body, the yin meridian (ren mai) and yang meridian (du mai) on the front and back channels of the body respectively. Known as the conception and governing channels. These meridians help regulate the flow of qi to the other 12 meridians and organs of the body. Circulating good flow of energy in the main rivers means tributaries can receive the flow more effortlessly. The second is called an organ-gemstone meditation. This meditation is one to do any time you feel like you are about to get sick; 90% of the time, it will prevent a cold or sore throat from coming on.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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19:02 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer | All Levels |
11
Restorative Pick Me Up
15:31 | Clive Fogelman
With no equipment needed and minimal space required, this restorative yoga class is perfect to recharge, reset and renew. Just find some space wherever you are, whether that's at home or at work! Often restorative yoga is done in the evening or on the weekend but it can be a great practise during the day too. This class uses gentle movements to release tension and recharge fatigue. As well as releasing physical tension it can help balance our emotional and mental states leaving us feeling more focused and refreshed for the day ahead.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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15:31 | Clive Fogelman | All Levels |
12
Re-Ground
36:44 | Adam Hocke
A slow flow yoga class which is perfect if you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Adam's class is incredibly grounding. Move towards feeling stabilised and balance again by re-grounding anxious energy which embodies anxious mind and restless body. Learn to meet any anxiety with kindness by feeling its physical symptoms, not just the stories you may associate with it. We will use to the tools of yoga, including stilling our gaze and heightening our feelings of embodiment, to bring you back and re-ground you in the present moment. You will need a bolster and a block or a folded blanket.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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36:44 | Adam Hocke | Beginners |
13
Relax Into The Feeling Body
41:00 | Kirsty Nazaré
This gentle, nurturing yoga class is not about the shapes that you may make, but is about how you feel during the practice. Become sensitive to how you feel so that you can bespoke the class to exactly that. Expect plenty of relaxing supine poses and some releasing lunges before opening the chest, hips and relaxing. A perfect class for releasing after a tough day.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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41:00 | Kirsty Nazaré | Beginners |
14
Quiet Mind, Deep Surrender
23:10 | Lucy McCarthy
A meditative, peace-inducing practice to calm the busy mind and drop deeply into the body. Perfect for when there is inner chaos and a tired body. With a focus on breath-work, there are some standing poses to help harmonise body and breath and create an inner calm. A great class for before bedtime or towards the end of the day to start a peaceful evening. You will need a block & eye-bag.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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23:10 | Lucy McCarthy | Beginners |
15
End of Day Recharge
19:00 | Clive Fogelman
A great transition sequence to do at the end of a busy day if you’ve just got home from work or if you have been out doing lots of different things. Or if you want a little break during the day but don’t have much time or space this might be just what you need. It starts from standing then we move to all fours and finish on the back.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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19:00 | Clive Fogelman | Beginners |
16
Release Tension
29:17 | Joo Teoh
A qi gong and yoga fusion sequence to release feelings of being stuck, feeling tense, or just when you’re not in your flow. With some chair variations to make all the practices more accessible, this sequence uses qi gong and yoga to clear out stagnation and shift your tension. A chair can be used in this practice to make the class accessible to all.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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29:17 | Joo Teoh | Beginners |
17
Unwind & Declutter
40:03 | Catherine Annis
A simple, Scaravelli class which teaches us how yoga can help to empty us. This class is perfect if you're feeling busy, anxious or overwhelmed. Just as we create space and de-clutter our house, it's also useful to de-clutter our minds and bodies as you move towards stillness. This class is almost entirely supine, working with bridge position - just exploring the space in the pelvis, the spine and the shoulders, and stretching hamstrings, then we move into standing postures . You will need a strap and a blanket.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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40:03 | Catherine Annis | Beginners |
18
Standing Tall
24:20 | Joo Teoh
This gentle yoga class, with some qi-gong movements is a perfect antidote for those of us who spend too much time sitting at desks each day. Also great if you're feeling like you could do with an emotional recharge, perhaps at the end of a long day, or when life is challenging. With standing poses and gentle strengthening poses, this class uses the power of intention to clear out a tough day and bring in the new. You will need two blocks and a strap.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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24:20 | Joo Teoh | Beginners |
19
Flow and Restore 1
36:58 | Clive Fogelman
The perfect yoga class for when you need the benefit of an active flow and a restorative practice. It is ideal for when you're tired or overwhelmed and need to give yourself permission to restore, but the body and mind aren’t ready just to be still and lie down. Start with a replenishing, gentle, flowing movement practice and then transition into nurturing restorative poses.You will need a bolster and a block. Check out Clive’s second Flow & Restore class.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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36:58 | Clive Fogelman | All Levels |
20
Qigong Flow
23:32 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer
This qigong flow practice starts with some warmups for the joints, cultivation of qi between the hands, and then moves into what we think of as “water salutations” – fluid movements that feel like the equivalent of yoga’s sun salutations. It’s a practice that warms the body, actively stimulates, guides and moves the qi, and helps to quiet the mind. Enjoy!
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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23:32 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer | Beginners |
21
Qigong Breathing
16:15 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer
Any time you need to calm and nourish yourself, try these 5 types of breathing that lead to Embryonic Respiration, and then finish with a simple, gentle yet potent practice called Inner Nourishment. In China, this practice has been done since the Ming Dynasty. Believed to strengthen all internal organs, it has strong affect on digestion and respiration, menstruation, fatigue and heart disease.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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16:15 | Mimi Kuo-Deemer | All Levels |
22
One Blanket Restorative
25:48 | Adam Hocke
Restorative yoga is so important. Give your body the chance to rest fully, even if you are limited on props. All you need for this restful practice is one blanket or towel. Through a handful of supported postures we will bring a calming awareness to body and breath. Great to calm you down when anxiety is high or when you are preparing for sleep.An essential daily practice for those overwhelmed and busy.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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25:48 | Adam Hocke | All Levels |
23
Restorative Yoga: Be Here
48:43 | Adrianna Zaccardi
This beautiful restorative yoga class is designed to bring your awareness to rest at your root, (Muladhara) as an invitation to be here, now. Starting with a short breathwork meditation practice, this breathwork continues throughout class. Expect relaxing, long held poses with some child's pose and pelvic circles between poses. This grounding practice is suitable for all bodies, and modifications are welcome. If you are pregnant this practice can be modified, so be sure to listen out for these during the practice.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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48:43 | Adrianna Zaccardi | All Levels |
24
A Quick Slow Flow
36:01 | Carlene Bogues
A beautiful, mindfully paced yoga class in a world where life goes too fast, and our yoga practice seems to echo this! In this yoga class we explore making movements slower, and moving more intentionally. By exploring the speed of the practice we can explore the depth, the intensity of the movement and bring awareness to our reactions to them. By learning to observe our patterns we can feel what comes up in a non judgmental way. Once done we can go about our day at the pace required with move awareness.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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36:01 | Carlene Bogues | All Levels |
25
Morning Yoga to Calm
36:54 | Rakhee Jasani
When you have a busy day ahead, take time in the morning to move into an intentional state of calm. This means that you'll be able to respond wisely rather than react, which is crucial for wise, compassionate living. This yoga class takes inspiration from the stillness and fluidity of mountain lakes and streams and explores through visualisation, calmness in flow and stillness and moving between them. Expect to move, finding fluidity in the spine and flow with mindfully paced vinyasa yoga. You will need a block or brick.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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36:54 | Rakhee Jasani | All Levels |
26
Evening Yin/Yang Flow
37:16 | Jonelle Lewis
A peaceful Yin/Yang flow to wind down and relax for the end of the day. With some spinal rolling and freeing, some poses from QiGong, some restorative and Yin poses, this fusion yoga class is a perfect way to wind down and relax at the end of the day, or for whenever you need to calm, nourish and restore yourself. The perfect self-care solution to our overwhelmed lives. You will need a bolster (or pillows), a blanket, 2 yoga bricks and a foam block and a strap.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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37:16 | Jonelle Lewis | All Levels |
27
Coming Home
26:15 | Lizzie Reumont
A more gentle vinyasa yoga class, perfect to come home to yourself anytime you're needing a more gentle flow, but perfect for early evening, in that gap between coming home and preparing for the rest of the evening. Get grounded and stretched, with a hip focus for those of us who work sitting down all day. A perfect release from the day!
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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26:15 | Lizzie Reumont | Beginners |
28
Yoga Poses for Anxiety
13:23 | Lizzie Reumont
Sometimes life is just overwhelming and we just need 10 minutes to move into calm. These 8 yoga poses are known to release anxiety through the body. These yoga poses for anxiety include headstand which is deeply calming for those who can, and if you're not comfortable in headstand, take downward dog or child's pose.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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13:23 | Lizzie Reumont | All Levels |
29
Wind Down Floor Flow
24:43 | Zephyr Wildman
A lovely, calming, floor-based yoga class. Perfect for winding down at the end of the day, or for a very gentle wake up, or for when you're just not feeling your best. This class will have you feeling calmed, restored and gently re-invigorated with a focus on hip and hamstring stretches.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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24:43 | Zephyr Wildman | Beginners |
30
Soothe Your Soul
21:46 | Kirsty Nazaré
A gentle, nourishing way to start or end the day. A steady hatha yoga hip opener with focus on the breath, especially for moving into calm and to release any tension and anxiety. Perfect for post-travel, or after work unravelling of the body and mind.
MoveTime | Teacher | Level |
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21:46 | Kirsty Nazaré | All Levels |