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In this tutorial, José de Groot explains how to practice Monkey Face Pose, plus its benefits and function. This fairly unknown pose is great for releasing tension in the jaw, and stretching and opening up the throat, neck and glands (including the salivary, thyroid and parathyroid glands.) Monkey Face, in combination with Graceful Bow (a neck stretch), can also help stimulate fascia release in your ears and all the way up into your brain! José shares various adaptations for you to try and encourages you to experiment with different variations to see if that helps you to get the required stimulation. You might like a cushion or pillow to sit on.

Check out José's Yin Anatomy teacher training on the EkhartYoga Academy: https://www.ekhart-academy.com/yinanatomytt

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EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

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Our new Feel Good 30 Day Yoga Challenge starts today!

This is the first class of our January 2023 program to give you a taste of what to expect. We will work on strength and stability, this is the ground for joy. We can't control the outer world, and we can do the work the body needs to feel as good as possible and then, voila, we perceive the outer world with more ease! For this practice you need a bolster (or a sturdy pillow) and belt. To continue the program on EkhartYoga please visit

https://www.ekhartyoga.com/programs/152/feel-good-yoga-challenge

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EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

In this short yoga tutorial, Laia will show you how to practice side plank (Vasisthasana).

https://www.ekhartyoga.com/resources/yoga-poses/side-plank-pose

Vasisthasana is a great pose for building strength in the whole body. However, it also requires a lot of strength to perform the pose in the first place! With this in mind, Laia will offer several different variations to access the pose so that you can start to build your strength from there.

More classes with Laia: https://www.ekhartyoga.com/teachers/laia-bove

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Explore yoga and meditation classes from Esther Ekhart and other expert yoga teachers. Choose from thousands of classes in different yoga styles. From mini-tutorials through to full length classes, for yoga beginners to advanced.

Yoga teachers - take your training to the next level with our specialist courses on the EkhartYoga Academy

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

Check out Sandra's courses on the EkartYoga Academy: https://www.ekhart-academy.com/wired-for-connection

https://www.ekhart-academy.com/releasing-trauma

As human beings, deep connections with others play an important part of our feelings of security, belonging and purpose, and have a positive impact on our health and wellbeing. While cultivating deep connections in our relationships doesn’t happen overnight, there are some practical tools and tips that can help us achieve greater intimacy and deepen our connection with family members, friends or partners.

In this webinar Sandra Carson will discuss the main reasons why intimacy shouldn’t be overlooked in our relationships and the obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing it. Plus, we'll explore some simple awareness techniques to help you form deeper connections.

You'll be invited to question the belief that you (or your partner) have to 'do' something or put in a lot of effort to create a deeper connection. Instead, opening to the idea that intimacy is about noticing and allowing what is already there.

This webinar was streamed LIVE on 28th September 2022. Sign up to the EkhartYoga Academy newsletter to keep up to date on future live webinars and offers: https://www.ekhart-academy.com/newsletter

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - Webinar

26:30 - Q&A

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Explore yoga and meditation classes from Esther Ekhart and other expert yoga teachers. Choose from thousands of classes in different yoga styles. From mini-tutorials through to full length classes, for yoga beginners to advanced.

Yoga teachers - take your training to the next level with our specialist courses on the EkhartYoga Academy

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#intimacy #connection #relationships

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

I'm always amazed by how much you can do and shift in 10 minutes!

In this class... Start low to the floor, with bridge pose pulses for waking up your body's strength. Then some work on all fours to mobilise your spine and bring openness to your heart and upper body. Finish by elevating that mobility and openness into standing poses.

10 minutes well spent - enjoy!

Check out our new 'Zen in 10' yoga program for more bite-sized yoga classes like this: https://www.ekhartyoga.com/programs/146/zen-in-10

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Become an EkhartYoga member!

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Explore yoga and meditation classes from Esther Ekhart and other expert yoga teachers. Choose from thousands of classes in different yoga styles. From mini-tutorials through to full length classes, for yoga beginners to advanced.

Yoga teachers - take your training to the next level with our specialist courses on the EkhartYoga Academy

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

Do you lack enthusiasm for what you usually enjoy? Are you having a hard time connecting with people? Do you turn over future events in your head at night? Or have you been 'All work No Play' for the past few months (or years;))?

Join José de Groot to learn some tips, Yin poses and acupressure points to regulate your Fire energy before the heat of Summer kicks in.

Summer is ruled by the Fire energy, which is linked to the Heart, Small intestine, Pericardium and Triple Heater meridians. The Heart is said to be home to the Shen - our Soul - and a well-balanced Fire energy is at the root of love and compassion, as well as our ability to share, communicate and follow our own path. In Chinese Medicine, our thoughts and emotions are said to arise in the Heart, so tending to your Fire energy will also help you connect with your truth and cultivate authenticity.

In this webinar José de Groot explains how to harmonise your lifestyle, activities and yoga practice with the Fire element, so that you’re ready to enjoy the warmer weather, gatherings with friends and the present moment.

00:00 - Intro

02:01 - Webinar

21:58 - Poses

28:04 - Q&A

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

"Weight loss for Yoga Beginners" This yoga sequence will improve your stamina and help you to become more fit and lose some weight alongside a healthy diet. Try this yoga sequence 3 or 4 times a week.

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

This yoga sequence with Esther Ekhart helps to release tight shoulders and chest and eases upper back pain. It's great to do if you sit at a desk all day! Especially when working from home at a laptop.

It will also improve mobility in your shoulders and upper back for backbends.

Inspired by Eric Schiffmann: www.movingintostillness.com

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

Yoga for beginners Part 1. Here is a yoga sequence to help you start your yoga practice at home. Make sure you practice yoga for beginners part 2 and part 3 as well. By then you're ready to try out some of the other yoga videos!

This is one of the first yoga videos Esther Ekhart posted to YouTube to help share her love of yoga with as many people as possible.

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.

Advanced Yoga, Headstand Esther shows another way to get into a tripod headstand or Sirsasana from a standing forward bend position. Headstand is a controversial pose. While it is known as the King of Poses because of its reported benefits, some teachers feel the weight on the neck is too great a risk and no longer teach it for that reason.
These instructions are meant as a guide only and we recommend practising in the presence of a teacher who can help you with your alignment. Only attempt this if you know how to perform a headstand safely. Read our step-by step guide for alternatives and ways to build up your strength for the pose.

EkhartYoga was born from Esther Ekhart’s dream to share the love of yoga, and today thousands of students around the world practise online yoga and meditation with us. With over 3,000 classes in different styles guided by over 40 world-class teachers, we are Europe’s biggest online studio. Creating positive change and transformation through yoga remains at the heart of everything we do. Join us on Ekhartyoga.com.

We believe in the power of yoga and meditation to heal, empower, educate and unite. We have witnessed its capacity to increase awareness and initiate transformation. We honour the roots, spiritual teachings and philosophy of yoga, whilst recognising that it is a constantly evolving practice. Central to our ethos is that our bodies are unique and our practices must serve that individuality - not the other way around. 

Whatever your reason for being here - be it to find liberation, feel stronger, sleep better, de-stress, or stand on your head, you are exactly where you need to be.

Come as you are and let’s take this journey together.

Practice yoga and meditation at home with Esther Ekhart, Katy Appleton, David Lurey, Anat Geiger, Julie Martin and other top international teachers on EkhartYoga.com. Everyone is welcome - absolute beginners to experienced practitioners and qualified yoga teachers. Design your own schedule with thousands of classes - including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga, Therapeutic and Iyengar - plus guided programs, in-depth articles and teaching resources.

EkhartYoga.com – sharing the love of yoga to create a positive change in the world.