By Katie D’Onofrio
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing recommendations many communities have put in place, the Yoga Alliance (YA) issued important guidelines for the yoga community. As of March 15, YA “is strongly recommending, for communities where social distancing has become required, recommended, or the community norm, that all in-person yoga instruction be canceled until the need for social distancing has passed.”
This could mean your favorite studio is out of commission for a bit, but it doesn’t have to mean your yoga practice needs to go on hold. There is a plethora of online yoga content available for free right at your fingertips, but did you know that our very own Pedro and Yogi Bryan have some awesome AF yoga and meditation practices they’ve created especially for you?
Here are some practices for each and every yogi to get you through this difficult time.
For the morning yogis…
15 Min Morning Yoga for Beginners
This wonderful sequence, a favorite of Pedro’s, is beginner-friendly but is a perfect addition to any yogi’s morning.
15 Min Monday Morning Yoga Flow
Monday got you down? Don’t fret. Get ready to kick this Monday off into the cosmos with a nice yoga flow.
Meditation to Set an Intention for the Day
Take control of your day. Start your day off by setting an intention. Join Yogi Bryan for this intention setting meditation in beautiful Arizona.
Another meditation to start your day on a high note.
For when you’re feeling out of sorts…
Do you need some relief from negative vibes or haters? Join Bryan in this yoga flow to release negativity and block the haters.
Guided Sunrise Meditation for Anxiety Relief
Pranayama, or breath control, is very important to calm the mind. In this meditation Bryan teaches you a grounding breathing technique that helps calm the mind. Breathe from the belly, full belly breaths, and relax.
A short and sweet practice to give you some time to ground in breathe and move your body. Enjoy this little warm up flow! Don't forget to give yourself an extra long savasana at the end!
This is a delicious yin yoga sequence for your back and hips. Yin yoga holds space for us to get into the deeper connective tissues in our body. The intention for this practice is letting go if you feel this if you feel "stuck" in this moment.
For when you’re ready to let that shit go…
Do you need 15 minutes to pump yourself up and get the heart muscle going? Here’s a perfect 15 minutes of bliss for you! Grab your mat, strap on your chaturanga pants and let’s YOGA!
It’s Just Fuckin Meditation (Warning: Explicit language)
Not a meditation for the faint of heart. This meditation isn’t for everyone, but if you’re ready to chill the fuck out, this one’s for you.
20 Min Slow Vinyasa Flow All Levels
This is a slow vinyasa flow that is a personal favorite of Pedro’s, featuring modified sun salutations to put less pressure on the shoulders.
Guided Sunrise Meditation | Just Be
Just be. Just breathe. That’s it.
For more amazing content right at your fingertips be sure to visit Pedro’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLJ30QA7iTv4QNaS3TVfIA, Yogi Bryan’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4jrl1DLhgPXEdIW6J7VZw, and their websites: www.yogawithpedro.com and www.yogibryan.com.
Katie is a Jersey-based yoga instructor and writer. She believes that yoga is for everybody and every body and loves to bring a sense of lightness, play, and self-discovery to her classes. When she’s not on the mat, she probably has her nose in a book. Follow her on Instagram at @KatieDonof