Ali Lipson
Broadcasting from: Toronto, Ontario
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alil376/
My passion for movement and Yoga began over 25 years ago with an Ashtanga vinyasa practice. I completed my first YTT in 2001 and started teaching Vinyasa style classes. It didn't take long before I began to feel the weight of sharing a dogmatic, rigid practice. As I became curious about moving in new and different ways, it became clear that the physical practice of yoga is really just one form of movement expression amongst many others. With that in mind, I went on to study and train in multiple other movement modalities including kettlebell training, natural movement, Pilates and somatics. When I walked into Cecily's class the first time, it was like all the puzzle pieces came together. This is what I had been looking for, a way to blend and distill all of these disciplines into a creative, educational, and empowering experience.
As a Registered Yoga Detour™ Instructor, I am still on that same path today, continually working to enrich and expand my capacities as a movement facilitator/yoga teacher. I'm broadcasting to you from my Toronto "movement attic", amongst my various training toys, sharing my passion for play and exploration both on and off the mat. Join me in class to ignite your curiosity and experience a liberated approach where there's never only one way to move. Together, we'll walk away feeling embodied, strong, and resilient.
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Stable and Able Hips
Build some capacity in your hips as you progressively mobilize and activate in all the primary actions of the hips. Move from the wall to some Copenhagens and finally to standing. Blocks, Blankets, and a ball/small pillow will be helpful.
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Pajama Party
Ever wake up stiff and stagnant feeling? Well then, this is the class for you. We bounce, jiggle, shake, sway, twist, shimmy, and dare I say dance that feeling away. An invigorating mix of freestyle movement and a little bit of joint mobility will have you feeling warm and loose in under 30 mins...
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Vinyasa-ish
Grab a couple of blocks and jump on your mat with me. This class assumes you have been doing your mobility work for a while now, so we dive right into things. However, if your wrists need a little extra attention please head over to the Pre-Class Prep category for a longer wrist warmup. Hips, sho...
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No Dogs Allowed
A slow moving class that allows you to put your own stamp on it. Use this blend of mobility work and flow to ramp up your energy or to ground you in your body. A pair of blocks might be useful.
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I Wake Up Like This
Lay down a blanket and clear some extra space for yourself. This class will methodically mobilize your whole body to prepare you for the day ahead or decompress you before tucking in for the night.
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Strength & Conditioning Supersets
Grab your heaviest weights, a resistance band and a chair/ottoman. This session is all about pairing slow heavy resistance with a lighter more explosive exercise to challenge your power and muscle endurance. We begin with a warm-up, hit 3 rounds of 3 supersets and finish with a brief cool-down. P...
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Release for Relief
Stop gripping and start softening. If you're a bum clencher or have soreness around your low back, this relaxing class is for you. A block / small ball and a stool/ottoman will come in handy.
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Loaded Strength Circuit 2.0
Begin with a dynamic warmup, build your strength with 3 sets of 3 strengthening exercises and then finish up with some soothing stretches and familiar yoga poses. Props recommended : stretchy band,1 light &1 med/heavy weight, yoga block or sandbag.
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Windup to Winddown
Get up and get back down again, and again. This dynamic class will help you to build your strength, coordination, and balance.
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Have Blanket Will Travel
During this playful class we use our blanket in a variety of ways to explore R.O.M, strength, control, coordination and balance. This class will leave your hIps, shoulders, legs and core feeling the love.
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Primal Movement Sweat Session
Let's use all that agility we've been working on and get sweaty. This class is full on fun. Mobility drills, coordination, control, and conditioning all in less than an hour. Grab a dowel or strap and a block. We'll cycle through 4 circuits, including a warmup, mobilization/ activation, and con...
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Loaded Strength Circuit
Begin with a dynamic full body warmup, work your way through 3 rounds of 4 compound strength exercises and then finish off with some easy stretches to smooth things out. This class has options for experienced lifters and beginners too. Props required: 1 set of lighter weights, 1 single med/heavy...
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Feelin' Good Flow
Find ease and fluidity with this simple practice. Focus less on alignment and take your cue from within. Move organically and intuitivly through familiar shapes and find novelty in the moment.
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Movement Break
All you need for this short practice is a stable surface for your chair. In this class we will explore fluid dynamic movement for your spine and hips, as well as a little lower body strength and stability work. This class will leave you feeling energized and refreshed.
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Somatic Scorpion Play
Ever feel like you want to move your whole body but you want to take it easy? Explore and play with the more subtle aspects of scorpion rolls and low lunge variations before putting it together in a dynamic flow. This class is easy on the shoulders and wrists and gets your hips moving in all th...
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Wind it Down Pyjama Flow
This class strikes a balance between effort and ease. A full body class that pays extra attention to getting your lower body moving. Relieve tension in your lumbar spine, pelvis and hips and set yourself up for a relaxing evening. Also great as a post workout cool down.
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Rolling, Rocking and Serving Tea
In this class we'll explore a variety of poses and base positions with the added load, feedback and complexity of a block. So have a pair of blocks on hand and we’ll activate our core and mobilize our hips and upper body. This practice is a fun mental challenge.
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Strong and Supple Core
Have a pair of blocks and a small towel on hand. This hour + class is a steady, sweaty exploration of reflexive core strength. A full body class that will leave you feeling like you just did a bunch of ab exercises with out ever doing a single crunch.
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Netflix & Move
This class has some of my favorite mobility drills woven into a steady paced flowing practice. Starting gently in a prone position, we mobilise and move our hips, spines, upper and lower limbs in a fun and dynamic way that will leave you feeling invigorated and restored.
