Your back holds a lot of stress throughout the day, whether you're working at a desk, exercising or otherwise being active and going on about your day. Take 20 minutes and try this Hatha yoga sequence to release that tension and give your back some love.
Your back holds a lot of stress throughout the day, whether you're working at a desk, exercising or otherwise being active and going on about your day. Take 20 minutes and try this Hatha yoga sequence to release that tension and give your back some love.
Open up your upper body with Tomo. This hatha yoga flow will take you through functional movements that will improve mobility, flexibility and strength in your shoulders and upper and lower back.
We recommend doing this practice with a set of yoga blocks or near a wall to help with your range of motion.
Join us for a 30 minute traditional sun salutation flow to help energize you. A non slip surface or yoga mat is recommended.
Need a quick morning stretch? This quick flow will energize you, whether you're just getting out of bed, or want a quick pick-me-up during the day
Unwind for the day with this 10-minute yoga practice. Jessica will take you through a series of twists to release tension from your back and hips. Try this gentle flow on your bed, a mat, or a soft carpet.
Join Charlie from the Kamloops YMCA in a traditional hatha yoga class. This class will take you through a series of poses that work to align the movement of the body and your breathing.
Wanting a good stretch? Try this seated floor yoga practice with Carina!
Challenge yourself with sun salutations and grounding breath work, you will move through a series of postures to get a well rounded cardiovascular, strengthening and lengthening workout.
In this YThrive FLOW we focus on hip openers. You’ll flow through a series of poses designed to release tight hip muscles, restoring your range of motion and reducing pain in your legs and back. As an added bonus, hip openers are believed to provide great stress relief.
Join us for a 30 minute floor based yoga focusing on core muscles. Beginner and intermediate friendly. No equipment needed but a mat or comfy floor space is recommended.
This Hatha Yoga inspired series focuses on poses to strengthen and release your back. Rinsing twists will aid in detoxifying, rejuvenating and relieve the aches and strains that prevent you from moving freely through your day. This is a great series if you’re looking for a balanced strength and stretch without the continuous flow in a power flow or vinyasa style practice.
Join us today for a 25-minute floor-based yoga sequence focussing on core muscle development. This class is targeted at an intermediate audience and only requires a comfy floor or mat.
Join us for a 45 minute traditional yoga with a variety of standing and floor-based movements. Suitable for all levels.
Join us for a 60-minute traditional yoga with a variety of standing and mat-based poses to develop your entire body. The class is delivered with a calming mindset and pace to provide a relaxing experience.
A 30-minute chair yoga delivered with a focus on breathing and gentle flow. Move your body through full ranges of motion and enjoy a calming experience. Some seated leg exercises are prescribed but they do not require standing or kneeling.
Join us for a 25-minute gentle stretching focused yoga class which is great for those who are sitting a lot during their workday. This class will help relieve tight hips and soreness in your low back. A strap is recommended to help you get the most out of this session.
A 1-hour yoga class focusing on opening your chest and shoulders and developing your upper back. A hand towel, blanket and mat, or non-slip surface is recommended to get the most out of this workout.
Bring some balance to your life with this yoga flow. This intermediate series will challenge your balance and build core strength for stability.
Join us for a 15 minute mobility session which focuses on opening the hips to allow for more mobility. No equipment needed.
Join us for a 15 minute mobility session which will help you increase your usable range of motion in many of your major joints, while improving your postural muscles. No impact and no equipment needed. Ability to stand and do kneeling floor work is necessary to participate in this session.
Join us for a 20 minute traditional yoga class designed for runners. This workout will help you stretch out any tight muscles you have in your legs, hips, and core. No equipment needed but a nonslip surface or yoga matt is recommended.
in this 30 minute yoga session, Gemma prioritizes leg development. The class has a gentle pace to it and will challenge the intermediate exercisers. A mat is recommended to complete this class.
Gemma creates a flowing class that is designed for intermediate yoga participants. This workout features Crow pose. A yoga mat is recommended to get the most out of this session.
Gemma has put together a yoga class to help develop your balance and further your practice. This class is just over 30 minutes in length and is targeted at participants that have previous yoga experience and the ability to attempt more technical postures.
In this class, Gemma takes you through 30 minutes of yoga. The session is built around a Goddess pose flow which will help you open up your hips and strengthen your legs. A yoga mat is recommended to complete this workout.
During this shorter yoga class, we focus on learning and prepping for 'floating' during sun salutations. A yoga mat & block is recommended for completing this workout but no equipment is required.
This class is designed as an introduction to vinyasa yoga built on modifications to Sun Salutation A and foundational standing poses. This series is ideal for anyone looking to build the foundations for vinyasa who would benefit from accessible options for chaturanga and upward facing dog to downward facing dog. Options are provided with yoga blocks for standing poses to gradually deepen postures with support.
In this 30 minute class, Gemma has you flow through sun salutations and then offers some balance, core, and flexibility work to complete the session. A mat or comfortable, non-slip surface is recommended to participate in this class.
This class will focus on preparing you to perform a forearm stand. Gemma uses sun salutations to warm you up and take you through this session. The class is delivered with a traditional flow so that you still are experiencing a traditional class feel.
In this quick yoga session, Gemma links together sun salutations to help you wake up your body and quickly increase your energy level. This session is ideal for people with experience in yoga workouts and movements.
In week two of our yoga series, Gemma takes you through a complete session that has a feature on side crow pose. Warming up the spine and muscles of the core (front and back) is essential before attempting side crow.
Join the Y's own Gemma as she takes you through a 7 episode yoga series. There will be a new episode every Friday! This is a intermediate to advanced series, but we encourage everyone to give it a shot to see if you can push yourself.
Worst case you have a good time and learn some new positions!
In this traditional Yoga class, Gemma puts a focus on your core. You will learn to activate and develop the muscles of your abs, low back, hips, and spine. This class is recommended for those with some exercise experience. A yoga mat is recommended to complete this class.
In this session, Gemma revisits crow pose with the enhanced focus on core that you gained in the third workout in this series. This workout is ideal for people with a solid base of yoga experience and a mat is recommended to complete the class. This workout can be completed even if you have not completed the third workout in the series.
In this yoga class Gemma takes you through compete session that has more focus on shoulders and binds. It is important to warm up the shoulders before attempting to bind in a pose. This class is delivered with a traditional yoga warm up and mindfulness session to finish. No equipment needed but a mat is recommended.
In this traditional Yoga class Gemma has put enhanced focus on balance work. Enjoy a traditional sun salutation opening sequence and Savasana to complete the session. A mat is recommended but no other equipment is needed to participate. This video is recommended for those who do have exercise or yoga experience.
In this Yoga class Gemma has you move through the five Warrior Poses: Warrior 1, Warrior 2, Warrior 3, Exhaulted Warrior & Humble Warrior. This class has a traditional sun salutation opening sequence and Savasana to complete the session. A mat is recommended but no other equipment is needed to participate. This video is recommended for those who do have exercise or yoga experience.
It's Peace Week, and to celebrate, we are offering a FREE yoga practice for peace. The goal of yoga is to encompass the overall essence of Peace and incorporate spirit, mind and body into each class.
In this yoga session, Gemma incorporates all the movements learned through out the series into the session. Gemma opens up with traditional sun salutations and closes the session with Savasana. A yoga mat is recommended to complete the session.
In this class Gemma helps you push your Yoga practice with a challenging class that has enhanced focus on hip openers. The session opens with a standing sequences, transitions to floor based movements and then wraps up with Shavasna.
This gentle Yoga class begins with standing elements to develop balance, leg strength and stability. Bonnie then transitions into floor movements to develop core, flexibility and mobility. The class concludes with a guided time in Shavasana.
In this vinyasa style yoga session Gemma challenges you with a complete class that will develop flexibility, balance and strength throughout your entire body. Single leg movements, twists and even crow pose are sprinkled in to challenge you. This session is ideal for our experienced exerciser. A yoga mat is recommended for participating in this workout.
In this session, Gemma uses traditional sequences to help you release tension, improve your balance and strength plus relax your mind. Grab your mat and join Gemma for this less than 30 minute yoga workout. This yoga session is great for exercisers who are intermediate or advanced.
This mat based Yoga session is suitable for all levels. In this grounded Yoga session Bonnie helps you feel connected to the earth to enhance your sense of calmness, security and safety. Poses will enhance your flexibility and improve how you move. A mat is recommended to complete this class.
A yoga class without Downward Dogs, to minimize the impact on the wrist joint. A gentle way to enjoy your Yoga Practice.
A Yoga practice that emphasises strength, stability and mobility through the neck and shoulders. A beginner/intermediate practice.
In this workout, Bonnie leads a gentle Chair Yoga session that is easy on the body, and soothing to the mind.
In this intermediate Yoga practice you will work towards achieving a Long, Tall, Spacious posture with Bonnie.