Kate Sassanelli
Broadcasting from: Saddleworth, England UK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassyogaandwellbeing
Originally influenced by the sequencing of Vinyasa, and with a keen interest in anatomy and how our bodies function, I combine innovative movement with traditional yoga poses, creating mindful full body flows to improve mobility, stability and strength. As well as empowering you to discover how your body should move, I aim to provide the tools to sustain movement for the long term - whatever your age, ability or current experience.
Yoga and movement have massively benefited my mental health and I actively promote that this practice is more than just physical. Spending time on my mat, focusing on the movement and physical sensations, emphasises the importance of being present in the moment and finding a sense of peace. Through a consistent practice, I have improved my quality of sleep and social functioning, enhanced my spiritual wellbeing and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I like to think of myself as living proof of the amazing physical and mental benefits of this practice. I most definitely practice what I preach!
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Shake it, Roll it, Move it!
30 minutes of simply moving, starting with a full body shake down. A short sequence to start or end your day or even squeeze somewhere int the middle.
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Spine Exploration
Spend 60 minutes flexing, extending and twisting as you build flexibility and resilience in your spine.
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Extremities Extremities
The most used parts of our bodies are the ones we tend to neglect. Using simple, uncomplicated exercises, build resilience in these joints to aid your everyday, functional movement.
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30 Minutes to Move
Mobilise, strengthen and stretch - when you're short on time but want to add some movement to your day, this is the ideal class!
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Ease out the 'Desk Vibes'
Take time out to mobilise your neck, shoulders and wrists and release tension in the upper body. A great sequence for anyone working on a computer or using their upper body continuously.
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Rise and Shine - Lower Body
Just 45 minutes to wake up, mobilise and move your body! With a focus on lower body, this class will definitely warm you up and have you raring to go!
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Rise and Shine - from Top to Toe
30 minutes to mobilise your joints, wake up your muscles and focus your mind - short but rather sweet!
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Hamstring Strength & Single Leg Balance
Using various techniques, we’ll work to strengthen our hamstrings as well as testing balance and proprioception. Get ready to feel the burn! Grab a block to increase the challenge.
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Flex, Extend & Twist your Spine
Re-released from the DVS Archives!
As well as moving your spine in all directions to improve mobility, we'll work through some lower body control work to test and develop your strength and stability. No props required unless you usually like to add blocks to your practice.
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Let's Get Creative & Flow!
Using functional movement to wake up our hips, hamstrings and ankles, we'll flow through variations of Goddess pose - whilst tapping into the creative side of our brains!
PROPS: two blocks or hardback books - not compulsory, but may make some poses a little more comfortable.
Playlist available...
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Rise and Shine - Move your Middle
The perfect 30 minute wake up for your body and mind mobilising and moving the torso in all directions.
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Spinal Mobility and Detoured Flow
Your spine is happiest when it's moving in ALLLL directions! Let's flex, extend and twist before linking in a juicy Detoured flow!
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Move, Mobilise and Control your Core
Combining spinal flexion, extension and twisting with some core work, let's check out our torso mobility and core control! As always, there's some flowing included. No props required but playlist available
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UOtceIffXOFswCrVBwZXu?si=LMdmUm5TTpOU-MqQCWL8xg Press p... -
Rise and Shine - Upper Body
Just 45 minutes to wake up, mobilise and move your body! With a focus on upper body, this class is great to release stress and tension in your shoulders.
