Forrest Yoga › Kristi Rodelli
Forrest yoga, developed by Ana Forrest, is known for its long holds, emphasis on core work and intricate sequences designed to offer transformative and rehabilitative experiences. Developing and using strength in postures and releasing neck tension are all key distinguishing features of Forrest Yoga.
-
29:38New Mums Series (3) Energise Me
An energising yoga class, perfect to start your day. This class features sun salutations to stretch out, core work to find your inner and outer strength for the day and plenty of twists. Perfect for post-natal recovery and all of us looking to strengthen and energise! You will need a block and a strap.
-
22:26New Mums Series (2): Motivate Me
Get motivated with this yoga class, ideal for mornings, which focuses on the core, upper body and legs with breathwork, core work and standing poses. You'll feel stronger, happier and more motivated. Ideal for post-natal strength or for any of us who like to feel motivated and stronger. You'll need a block and access to a clear wall for shoulder opening variations.
-
26:00New Mums Series (1) Nourish Me
A yoga class in the Forrest yoga style to open the shoulders and the upper back whilst strengthening the core. Feel your heart opening as your upper back opens. Starting with shoulder openers, then shoulder opening child's pose variation, abdominal strengthening and backbends. This class is perfect for those of us who need an antidote to time at a desk, or have stiff shoulders and upper back, and wonderful for new mums too. You will need two blocks.
-
36:04Forrest Yoga Neck & Jaw Release
This Forrest yoga class is just perfect if you've had a long day, if you're having a tough week, or are feeling a bit headachy. Any stresses or anxiety from the day or the week will unravel as you release aches in your neck, jaw and shoulders, which can suffer in stressful times. With hallmark strengthening and abs work, this class is perfect to keep you strong while you unwind. You will need a roll and a block.
-
12:55Forrest Yoga Morning Flow
A short burst of Forrest Yoga to get you moving and ready for the day. With moves to fire up your abdominals, pranayama to get your digestive system going and stretches; this is the perfect way to start your day, the Forrest Yoga way!
-
39:40Forrest Yoga Back Strengthener
Tense or achey back? Flush your back with goodness with this twisting bending class, while all the time building up a firm, strong core. You will need a roll, block and strap.
-
37:01Forrest Yoga Morning Wake Up Call
Get ready for your day the Forrest way! Start with gentle pranayama, then get the strength you'll need for the day with core work, twists. Get moving with sun salutations and be open hearted for the rest of the day with chest openers. The perfect way to move into your day.
-
01:12:05Slow Deep Forrest Yoga Groove
Get deep into your lower body muscles and of course your core in this yin yang class that will warm and balance. Focusing on hip flexors, legs, psoas muscles and lower back this class will leave you feeling strong and calm. Begins with a 3 minute breath practice.
-
29:27Juicy Core Arm Balances: Part 2
A Forrest yoga class designed to strengthen your shoulders, arms and core, ready for inversions, with the ever-present focus on the breath. Includes Forrest yoga classics including flashy eka pada koundinyasana preparation and the full pose. Although this is undoubtedly a tricky peak pose, for advanced students only, the rest of us can enjoy the preparation and you never know, one day... You will need a block and a strap.
-
49:29Juicy Core Arm Balances
A tough Forrest yoga class, taking your Forrest yoga practice to the next level! With it's focus on core, this class also features favourites for strengthening shoulders and upper back as well as core, including dolphin, crow pose, inch worm and the all-time Forrest yoga favourite, oil-rigger. Not an easy class, but for strengthening for arm-balances, this class is amazing. You will need two blocks, an extra mat and a strap.
-
39:51Vibrant Heart
A sequence to open the upper back and shoulders. Find space, find stability and open your heart in this vibrant Forrest yoga class. With a focus on keeping backbends safe, long and strong and opening the upper back and shoulders. As you would expect from a Forrest yoga class, with a focus on the abs, but with some fabulous modifications to backbends to show how they can be performed gently and safely. You will need a block, a strap and a blanket.
-
02:59Tutorial: Tucking the Tailbone and Telescope the Ribs
A short tutorial to show you how to tuck the tailbone and 'telescope' the ribs, common instructions in a Forrest yoga class. Here Kristi shows us how to tuck the tailbone and telescope the ribs, then gives the tutorial in cobra pose.
-
05:14Tutorial: Unlocking the Shoulders
This short tutorial shows us in detail the action which is required by the instruction 'unlock the shoulders', a common Forrest yoga instruction. This is also a really useful exercise for those of us with tight shoulders.
-
01:46Tutorial: Wrapping the Shoulders
Wrapping the shoulders using shower on the wall. A great alternative to turbo dog, and brilliant for those with shoulder injuries.
-
31:49Get Up, Get Strong
This leg and shoulder strengthening class is ideal for those who want to go upside down, or for those who love to feel a fiery practice. Great for getting you up and moving in the morning, this class is to be practiced by a wall. You will need a block and a strap.
-
32:26Strength for Upside Downs
Enjoy this shoulder strengthening class by the wall to hone your inversion skills. You will need to be near a wall. A great strengthener to prepare for forearm balance as well as handstands.
-
01:32:03Forrest Yoga for Strength and Flexibility
This live class is the ultimate antidote to modern life. With a strong focus on breath-work and with plenty of core as it's focus, this class is ideal for building strength, lower back stability, releasing tight shoulders and neck as well as gently building flexibility. You will need a rolled up mat, or a cushion as well as a block. As well as a sense of humour for strong abdominal work. This class is a toughie, but well worth it!
-
45:00Unwind Your Hips
Whoever said that vinyasa was tough and slow, should try this yoga class! Our hips can get really tight just due to sitting too much or running could do this too, this class unravels tensions held in the hips. This work is very slow and incredibly deep. Be patient. Give your hips the time, energy and release they deserve. We promise you will feel the difference! You will need some wall space and a block.
Join the Wellbeing Revolution
This is your yoga, your way.
Build a happier, healthier, more sustainable life.
