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Jean Hall

The focus of this creatively-sequenced intermediate vinyasa is to release holding and tightness around the shoulders and reconnect the shoulders blades deep into the back. With an open chest, the heart can breathe more fully again. Working with back lengthening and strengthening poses this will help to create support, ease and poise. You will need a blanket (or rolled up yoga mat), 2 foams blocks and a strap.

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Jean Hall

Following the basic underlying pattern sequence of the primary series but offered here with a gentle and modified approach so it’s accessible to all abilities and energy levels. You will need a strap, 2 foam blocks or a cushion, a chair and the wall.

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Jean Hall

Beautiful slow sequence, all based on the floor so you can release bodily tension into gravity. Take your time, resist the temptation to speed up and enjoy this rejuvenating flow which is perfect for any time when you need to look after yourself and restore peace and serenity in your life.

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Jean Hall

Wave like fluidity of the spine through variations in the namaska sun salutations feeling grace, strength and power. From a slow, graceful beginning and with plenty of more advanced yoga poses to challenge the intermediate and advanced practitioners, those not ready for the peak poses of handstand, half moon and the splits should hold back to where you feel more comfortable.

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The perfect 'bookend' class, which is beautiful for either side of the day, a lovely gentle, warm up, or a cool down and release the day. With long holds, deep twists and supported backbends, this is a really nourishing start of your day practice, or class to round off your day. For a weekend treat, we recommend following with Jean's Vinyasa class now your body is open. You will need a block.

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Jean Hall

This slow flow class is designed to rid the body and mind of tensions which accumulate as a result of life's experiences. These tensions can hold us back, so the class focuses on releasing them so that, in time, we are ready to move on. The class begins slowly and mindfully with supine breathing practices for the first eight minutes. If you want to get moving sooner, but still gain the benefit of tension release, you may want to start with child's pose eight minutes into class. This class is a slow vinyasa flow, focusing on mindfulnes and release.

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Jean Hall

Try this calming sequence those when you just need to rest. Four simple supported poses that help reset tired minds, backs and shoulders. You will need 2 bolsters or pillows and a chair or a sofa can work too.

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Jean Hall

A gentle vinyasa class suitable for improvers but with an intermediate/advanced cresendo once your hips are beautifully open. A fab class which opens and releases the hips, great if you have been sitting all day. You will need a strap

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Jean Hall

Sweet and steady flow that builds to a deeper practice that includes full range of poses. Perfect as a daily morning practice or you need to hit re-set at lunch-time or after work. This full and flowing sequence weaves sun salutes, standing poses, balances, and floor poses .

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Aching tired shoulders? Sore neck? Tense face? Let Jean help you release it all with this calming practice. Smooth, flowing movements will release the shoulders and lubricate the joints, easing out tension. This yoga class especially for your spine and shoulders will bring spacious to yours spine leaving you feeling like new. Props: A strap or belt

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Jean Hall

This is a beautiful , relaxing, floor-based practice for when you need to chill as much as you need to move. Nourishing and rejuvenating flow with the breath. Perfect as a rainy-day practice or when you need a little extra TLC.

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Jean Hall

In this short practice Jean works with the inhale and exhale to help you identify the areas of the abdomen and pelvic floor you’ll be learning to strengthen and tone throughout this post-natal series.

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Jean Hall

This is a lovely, meditative, sweet and slow flow to warm up the body for the day. It is great for beginners as well as advanced yogis who want to take care of their bodies from the inside out. This practice would be wonderful to be used as a pre-curser to your morning meditation as Jean gently guides attention inward through the focus on the breath. This could also be used at the end of the day before your evening meditation. Jean guides you gently into the breath, gives great alignment guidance to some gentle backbends and lovely, long modified downward dogs. No better way to start, or indeed end the day. Props: Bolster or firm pillows

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Jean Hall

This is a perfect practice to open the shoulders and build strength and flexibility in the core as preparation for headstand. Need freer neck & shoulders? This is also for you. Join Jean and student, David This is a perfect warm up practice with plenty of modifications if you’re newer to the practice. Watch out for Jean’s headstand tutorial ”“ coming soon!

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Jean Hall

Take this beautiful flowing sequence that uses sun salutation variations and weaves them through the practice. Great way to start the day.

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Jean Hall

In this 2-part tutorial, Jean shows us how to practice shoulderstand safely. Learn how to place the head and shoulders and progressively move up into shoulderstand. Watch Jean demo the pose first before attempting the practice. Props: Folded mat or heavy blankets.

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Join Jean’s student, David as he takes shoulderstand. Jean gives top tips for his balance once in the pose - really helpful at home as you can’t watch and practice this pose at the same time! Remember - watch Jean demo the pose first before attempting this practice so you don’t turn your head in shoulderstand. Props: Folded mat or heavy blankets.

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