Detour Spotlight classes highlight specific areas of the body in a way that provides targeted work while also teaching you something about how certain joints/muscles work together to create strength and mobility in your favourite postures and movements. Some classes may spotlight the upper body, lower body, or the infamous “core”, while in others we might take a look at something more specific like the hamstrings, TFL (tensor fascia latae) or TVA (transverse abdominis).
This flowing practice helps to build the rotational capacity of our shoulders, building towards some of the more complex shapes we might see in our yoga practice.
Tasking the front and the back of the hip, we'll aim to counter the side effects of passive hip flexion and chair sitting. Incorporating active hip flexion and extension, this practice is mostly chill with just a dash of spice.
You'll want one yoga block and an optional dowel or broomstick.
The perfect complement to any practice that involves weight-bearing on the hands. We'll mobilize the wrists and hands, strengthen the forearms and leave your upper body feeling like it's the foundation you need for plank, push-ups, arm balances and handstands.
Layering foot, ankle, and knee work, let’s see what the form of Warrior 2 feels like in your body when you build it from the ground up. You’ll have chances to see what changes from beginning to end as you ebb between detail work and fluid self reflection. A dowel, 2 blocks, chair or wall will hel...
No props needed for this class. Enjoy 45 minutes of some of my favourite juicy mobility exercises, designed to show us where we are with our current mobility and then have those hips feeling strong and buttery.
A perfect anytime practice that that will leave your entire upper body feeling tuned up and ready for whatever else you have in store for it.
Give some attention to your ankles, knees and hips as we move through this grounding practice that's perfect either the beginning or end of your day.
Clase enfocada en el empuje como nuestra capacidad de poner limites y definir nuestro espacio peripersonal a través de la movilidad y fuerza de nuestro cuerpo.
This short, gentle sequence brings awareness to the spine through flexion, extension and rotation. It's the perfect practice to either add to another class, combine with your regular workout or do on its own to start or end the day.
If your hip flexors always feel tight, give this practice a try. Rather than stretch these muscles, we're going to make them work. You'll notice a difference almost immediately and may very well be surprised by the results you can experience in only 30 minutes. Have two blocks on hand for this cl...
In today’s class we work through spinal segmentation and thoracic rotation. We spend time working on our feet in varying positions, focusing on extension and checking in with the movement of each of our toes. We use this foundational work to play with our balance; in some exploratory hinges and f...
This practice includes movements that address low back stability and mobility. It is what I do when my low back is feeling a bit wonky!
Want to take on the world but worried that your knees might be holding you back? This is the class for you. We'll address knee mobility, hamstring strength and quadricep loading to bring activation to all areas around the knee joint. This class is designed with more of a "workshop" feel so if you...
Gather your resistance band and let's make some waves...in our spines!
In this 20 minute practice, you'll explore slowly mobilizing your spine in smaller segments, helping to bring clarity to your brain's body map. Spinal articulation may seem somewhat boring at a glance, but it is nutritious mo...
Mobilise, strengthen and stretch - when you're short on time but want to add some movement to your day, this is the ideal class!
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.
This 20-min class focuses on techniques and engagements that will having you feeling the "work" even after you've rolled up your mat. Ideally you already have some exposure to the 90/90 position and know how to best make it work for you. So let's dive in and target the hips, glutes and inner thig...
This practice doesn't mess around. Connect to your core and experience muscle fatigue you never knew was possible. Having a block on hand could be helpful for certain movements. Aside from that, just press play and prepare to feel the burn.
Enjoy a potent and purposeful mobility practice to target your hips! You may wish to have some extra cushion for your knees, as well as a brick and a small ball for this practice. A rolled up washcloth could be used in place of a ball.
Internal and external hip rotation combines with a little sneaky strength work, hamstring activation and stretching - a good mix to feel your hips come alive!
Some additional options and variety to play with for your neck-focused practice. You can combine this practice with the first one that focused on the neck or you can use this in isolation. Keep the sore neck at bay by making this a regular. No props needed.
Enjoy this mash-up of hip mobility, Detoured yoga asana, resistance stretching, and easeful relaxation. You’ll want 2 sturdy yoga blocks, a towel or blanket for knee padding, a dowel or broomstick, and 1 (optional) dumbbell for this class.
If you spend a lot of time on your feet, in shoes, or are an avid runner this is the practice you need to have in regular rotation. Explore everything from toe extension to ankle dorsiflexion, moving your feet through both passive and active work. This class ticks all the boxes when it comes to i...
