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Stay tuned for future live offerings and workshops!
Stay tuned for future live offerings and workshops!
Virtual Camp
Since we can't always be together, let's connect in the virtual space. From Meditation and Yoga to Prananyama and Yoga Nidra, connect to our free online offerings. Subscribe to Camp Anahata to receive a weekly email once your waiver is accepted with our links to all our YouTube Yoga On Demand Offerings!!
See a listing of current free classes available to subscribers below:
Power Yoga with Vanessa H: Wheel
As we wrap up our series on the Myths of the Asanas, we explore Dharma and Duty with Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. Life isn't always easy, but we get to choose how we walk our dharmic path. Today's class offers an opportunity to stick with it when things get difficult, and to stay true to your intentions.
As we wrap up our series on the Myths of the Asanas, we explore Dharma and Duty with Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. Life isn't always easy, but we get to choose how we walk our dharmic path. Today's class offers an opportunity to stick with it when things get difficult, and to stay true to your intentions.
Vinyasa/Yin with Vanessa H
Eka Pada Koundinyasana represents the split of Buddhism out of Hinduism, and hearkens back to the Story of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and his teacher Koundinya. In the spirit of the middle path, today's class is 30 minutes of Vinyasa with 30 minutes of Yin yoga! Enjoy!! (I sure did!!)
Eka Pada Koundinyasana represents the split of Buddhism out of Hinduism, and hearkens back to the Story of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and his teacher Koundinya. In the spirit of the middle path, today's class is 30 minutes of Vinyasa with 30 minutes of Yin yoga! Enjoy!! (I sure did!!)
Power Vinyasa with Vanessa H - Peak: Kurmasana
Let’s explore a handful+ of the myth inspired poses in our practice. All while softening and taking some of the intensity out of the work.
Let’s explore a handful+ of the myth inspired poses in our practice. All while softening and taking some of the intensity out of the work.
Power Vinyasa with Vanessa H - Peak: Triangle and 8-Angle Pose
The power of three is so symbolic in yoga: 3 Gunas, Trimurti, they cycle of samsara (birth, mundane existence, death). In triangle pose, we see 3 sets of triangles to create strength and stability in the pose. Later, we'll challenge those angles 8 angle pose, an homage to the sage Astavakra.
The power of three is so symbolic in yoga: 3 Gunas, Trimurti, they cycle of samsara (birth, mundane existence, death). In triangle pose, we see 3 sets of triangles to create strength and stability in the pose. Later, we'll challenge those angles 8 angle pose, an homage to the sage Astavakra.
Power Vinyasa with Vanessa H - Peak: Warrior 3 and Plow
The kick of our myth series - let’s explore how Virabhadra’s single minded focus can serve in our practice and lives.
The kick of our myth series - let’s explore how Virabhadra’s single minded focus can serve in our practice and lives.
Power Vinyasa with Vanessa H - Peak: Bound Balancing Half Moon
Work some kindness and compassion into your life while we support our most vulnerable joint (the shoulder). Binds are a good way to build strength and flexibility, but can also lead to energy if abused. As we work our way into twisting binds for the remainder of the month, join me to build the strength necessary to be safe.
Work some kindness and compassion into your life while we support our most vulnerable joint (the shoulder). Binds are a good way to build strength and flexibility, but can also lead to energy if abused. As we work our way into twisting binds for the remainder of the month, join me to build the strength necessary to be safe.
Power Vinyasa with Vanessa H - Peak: Revolved Half Moon/Noose Pose
As we continue our July work on Twisting, this week we will really focus on binds. In yoga, when we create knots in our body, whether physical or energetic it helps to act as a sort of dam in the flow. This compression serves its purpose when the knot is released, and like a dam breaking, the flow of energy is returned, like a cleansing wash.
As we continue our July work on Twisting, this week we will really focus on binds. In yoga, when we create knots in our body, whether physical or energetic it helps to act as a sort of dam in the flow. This compression serves its purpose when the knot is released, and like a dam breaking, the flow of energy is returned, like a cleansing wash.
Power Yoga with Vanessa H
Peak: Revolved Extended Side Angle/Bharadvaja's Twist
As we continue our work with twists in the month of July, try on a couple of unusual variations that we don't often see. While we explore these deep twists, can you keep an open chest and long spine. Same goes for life, when you get mentally or emotionally twisted up, can you keep a strong and open heart?
Peak: Revolved Extended Side Angle/Bharadvaja's Twist
As we continue our work with twists in the month of July, try on a couple of unusual variations that we don't often see. While we explore these deep twists, can you keep an open chest and long spine. Same goes for life, when you get mentally or emotionally twisted up, can you keep a strong and open heart?
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Single Arm Camel
Join me for this special 4th of July celebration where we play around with a fun half camel variation. What does freedom mean to you, in this unique circumstance we all find ourselves? Challenge your body, your mind, and your preconceptions.
Peak: Single Arm Camel
Join me for this special 4th of July celebration where we play around with a fun half camel variation. What does freedom mean to you, in this unique circumstance we all find ourselves? Challenge your body, your mind, and your preconceptions.
Power Yoga with Vanessa H
Peak: Partridge Pose
The final class in our three part series on side plank variations, todays class will explore the ways in which bigger risks are sometimes necessary to create big change. Challenge yourself with some fun variations!
Peak: Partridge Pose
The final class in our three part series on side plank variations, todays class will explore the ways in which bigger risks are sometimes necessary to create big change. Challenge yourself with some fun variations!
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
108 Sun Salutations
In honor of the Summer solstice, join me for 108 sun salutations. I like to think of this tradition as a "Yoga Marathon" - it is a great way to celebrate big shifts and to look for a reset.
108 Sun Salutations
In honor of the Summer solstice, join me for 108 sun salutations. I like to think of this tradition as a "Yoga Marathon" - it is a great way to celebrate big shifts and to look for a reset.
Hot Power Fusion with Vanessa H
Join me in the challenge of trying on a familiar sequence under totally different circumstances! It was certainly surprising how differently my body reacted after having not done HPF for months!
Also, I ran a little long, so had to pull a couple of poses at the end - it was a good opportunity to practice self-compassion and humility!
Join me in the challenge of trying on a familiar sequence under totally different circumstances! It was certainly surprising how differently my body reacted after having not done HPF for months!
Also, I ran a little long, so had to pull a couple of poses at the end - it was a good opportunity to practice self-compassion and humility!
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Side Plank Big Toe B
As we all look into the possibility of a reset in our collective consciousness, it's back to basics. This week, try out small shifts. Change happens when we take action, big shifts/small shifts, big actions and small..
Peak: Side Plank Big Toe B
As we all look into the possibility of a reset in our collective consciousness, it's back to basics. This week, try out small shifts. Change happens when we take action, big shifts/small shifts, big actions and small..
8th Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Handstand
Radiance is the talent of the 8th Chakra (our Aura). This class is a celebration of the past seven weeks work as we have built up to this point. Even distanced from one another, the energy and light we radiate out affects those around us. When we are on our path, doing the work for ourselves, we radiate out that much brighter.
Peak: Handstand
Radiance is the talent of the 8th Chakra (our Aura). This class is a celebration of the past seven weeks work as we have built up to this point. Even distanced from one another, the energy and light we radiate out affects those around us. When we are on our path, doing the work for ourselves, we radiate out that much brighter.
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Side Plank Big Toe A
As we all look into the possibility of a reset in our collective consciousness, it's back to basics. Back to basics, but by no means easy. When we revisit our strong foundation, and work to start again, we can begin to shift our perspective.
Peak: Side Plank Big Toe A
As we all look into the possibility of a reset in our collective consciousness, it's back to basics. Back to basics, but by no means easy. When we revisit our strong foundation, and work to start again, we can begin to shift our perspective.
7th Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Headstand
We are Boundless. As we explore the 7th chakra, we explore our connection to the greater universe around us. Headstand is a challenging yet approachable inversion - we do plenty of shoulder work to ensure strength and safety as we head upside down.
Peak: Headstand
We are Boundless. As we explore the 7th chakra, we explore our connection to the greater universe around us. Headstand is a challenging yet approachable inversion - we do plenty of shoulder work to ensure strength and safety as we head upside down.
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Standing Balance
As we wrap up our series on fear, we explore how we can create a balanced presence of the fear reaction in our lives. Sometimes fear serves a purpose, the physical reaction creates an adrenaline response that helps us face challenges. We choose the balanced way in which we work to mediate that response. From Dancers to Eagle and Big Toe Pose, today's class features plenty of opportunities to practice balance in the face of anxiety and challenge.
Peak: Standing Balance
As we wrap up our series on fear, we explore how we can create a balanced presence of the fear reaction in our lives. Sometimes fear serves a purpose, the physical reaction creates an adrenaline response that helps us face challenges. We choose the balanced way in which we work to mediate that response. From Dancers to Eagle and Big Toe Pose, today's class features plenty of opportunities to practice balance in the face of anxiety and challenge.
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Grasshopper/Baby Grasshopper
As we continue our look at fear and the nature of our perceptions, explore the dark and light parts of life and how they create contrast in our experiences. Play around with some challenging arm balances - Grasshopper and Baby Grasshopper!!
Peak: Grasshopper/Baby Grasshopper
As we continue our look at fear and the nature of our perceptions, explore the dark and light parts of life and how they create contrast in our experiences. Play around with some challenging arm balances - Grasshopper and Baby Grasshopper!!
6th Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Meditation/Nadi Shodhana
Tap into your deeper sense of knowing, your intuition. When we strip away the layers of expectation, of other people's opinions and our own misconceptions, we open up to the reality that we know exactly what is right for us. An opportunity to tailor your class to exactly the level effort that is appropriate to you is followed by a five minute nadi shodhana and meditation session.
Peak: Meditation/Nadi Shodhana
Tap into your deeper sense of knowing, your intuition. When we strip away the layers of expectation, of other people's opinions and our own misconceptions, we open up to the reality that we know exactly what is right for us. An opportunity to tailor your class to exactly the level effort that is appropriate to you is followed by a five minute nadi shodhana and meditation session.
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Hurdler's Pose
Class today will give us the opportunity to explore fear and it's function during times of challenge as a catalyst for growth. A fun flow with a focus on shoulder strength and inner thigh length provides ample opportunities to warm up for today's peak, Hurdler's Pose.
Peak: Hurdler's Pose
Class today will give us the opportunity to explore fear and it's function during times of challenge as a catalyst for growth. A fun flow with a focus on shoulder strength and inner thigh length provides ample opportunities to warm up for today's peak, Hurdler's Pose.
5th Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Humble Flamingo and Fish Poses
For our foray into the 5th Chakra (Vishuddha) we will play around with Humble Flamingo and Fish Poses. This is the 5th week in our 8 week chakra series, and it provides an opportunity to observe the human talent of truth. We often bend the truth as humans, and sometimes our self talk is even more riddled with falsehoods. How can you uncover those layers of truth by turning inward?
Peak: Humble Flamingo and Fish Poses
For our foray into the 5th Chakra (Vishuddha) we will play around with Humble Flamingo and Fish Poses. This is the 5th week in our 8 week chakra series, and it provides an opportunity to observe the human talent of truth. We often bend the truth as humans, and sometimes our self talk is even more riddled with falsehoods. How can you uncover those layers of truth by turning inward?
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Flying Pigeon/Standing Pigeon
As we kick off a new series on Facing our Fears, work to recognize the fear/anxiety response while playing around with some fun pigeon variations!
Peak: Flying Pigeon/Standing Pigeon
As we kick off a new series on Facing our Fears, work to recognize the fear/anxiety response while playing around with some fun pigeon variations!
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Full Splits
As we wrap up our last week with the bhagavad gita, we explore the tough love Krishna gives Arjuna. Play around with leg and hip opening as we prepare for half or full splits (Hanumanasana).
Peak: Full Splits
As we wrap up our last week with the bhagavad gita, we explore the tough love Krishna gives Arjuna. Play around with leg and hip opening as we prepare for half or full splits (Hanumanasana).
4th Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: King Dancers and Wheel/Single Leg Wheel
The fourth week in our eight week series on the chakras. This Anahata based class explores the heart opening space in backbends such as King Dancer and Wheel/Single Leg Wheel. We will use a strap (or scarf or towel).
Peak: King Dancers and Wheel/Single Leg Wheel
The fourth week in our eight week series on the chakras. This Anahata based class explores the heart opening space in backbends such as King Dancer and Wheel/Single Leg Wheel. We will use a strap (or scarf or towel).
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Toe Stand
As we continue our work with Arjuna and the Gita, explore the power of your dharmic path. With a focus on a strong foundation, from the soles of your feet to the strength of Mula Bandha (the pelvic floor lock), this class will challenge you mentally and physically!
Peak: Toe Stand
As we continue our work with Arjuna and the Gita, explore the power of your dharmic path. With a focus on a strong foundation, from the soles of your feet to the strength of Mula Bandha (the pelvic floor lock), this class will challenge you mentally and physically!
3rd Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Revolved Triangle/Revolved Half Moon
The third in our eight week series on the chakras. This Manipura (third chakra) based class includes Revolved Dancers, Revolved Triangle and Revolved Balancing Half Moon poses. Challenge yourself to practice commitment throughout the full class.
Peak: Revolved Triangle/Revolved Half Moon
The third in our eight week series on the chakras. This Manipura (third chakra) based class includes Revolved Dancers, Revolved Triangle and Revolved Balancing Half Moon poses. Challenge yourself to practice commitment throughout the full class.
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Perpetual Flow/Birds of Paradise
Explore what it means to sit with the cycle of life, the realities of our world, and the power of being engaged in the NOW. Today's class is a perpetual flow (or as I like to call it, a yoga marathon), with the opportunity to play with various binds including Birds of Paradise.
Peak: Perpetual Flow/Birds of Paradise
Explore what it means to sit with the cycle of life, the realities of our world, and the power of being engaged in the NOW. Today's class is a perpetual flow (or as I like to call it, a yoga marathon), with the opportunity to play with various binds including Birds of Paradise.
2nd Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Shoulder Pressing/Firefly
The second in an eight week series on the chakras. This Svadhisthana (second chakra) based class includes hurdlers/shoulder pressing and firefly poses. Take this opportunity to tap into your inner creativity!
Peak: Shoulder Pressing/Firefly
The second in an eight week series on the chakras. This Svadhisthana (second chakra) based class includes hurdlers/shoulder pressing and firefly poses. Take this opportunity to tap into your inner creativity!
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Forearm Stand and Wheel/Forearm Wheel
Play around with Forearm Stand and Forearm Wheel as we explore the question from the Bhagavad Gita - Renunciation or Engagement? This fun class features quite a few isometric holds and drills to feel the support of engaged muscles in our yoga poses.
Peak: Forearm Stand and Wheel/Forearm Wheel
Play around with Forearm Stand and Forearm Wheel as we explore the question from the Bhagavad Gita - Renunciation or Engagement? This fun class features quite a few isometric holds and drills to feel the support of engaged muscles in our yoga poses.
1st Chakra Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Warrior 3/Baby Crow
The first in an eight week series on the chakras. This Muladhara (first chakra) based class includes revolved Warrior 1, Warrior 3 and Baby Crow. Take this opportunity to strengthen your foundation to create room for acceptance.
Peak: Warrior 3/Baby Crow
The first in an eight week series on the chakras. This Muladhara (first chakra) based class includes revolved Warrior 1, Warrior 3 and Baby Crow. Take this opportunity to strengthen your foundation to create room for acceptance.
Power Vinyasa Flow with Vanessa H
Peak: Side Crow
A wonderful flow with a focus on twists to prepare our bodies for side crow.
Peak: Side Crow
A wonderful flow with a focus on twists to prepare our bodies for side crow.
Yoga Nidra
A 30 minute Yoga Nidra practice for restoration. This practice includes a body scan meditation and visualization to help us tap into deeper states of restoration and relaxation.
Link: https://youtu.be/lxiI1eONrMg
A 30 minute Yoga Nidra practice for restoration. This practice includes a body scan meditation and visualization to help us tap into deeper states of restoration and relaxation.
Link: https://youtu.be/lxiI1eONrMg
Chakra Connection from "Joy's Way"
A guided meditation using the Healing Touch technique of Self Chakra Connection. This modality gives us the tools to harness the power of energy and intent to create balance within. Special thanks to Andrea from Healing Nurses here in San Diego for being my first introduction to this beautiful modality!
Link: https://youtu.be/sutsfSLrOag
A guided meditation using the Healing Touch technique of Self Chakra Connection. This modality gives us the tools to harness the power of energy and intent to create balance within. Special thanks to Andrea from Healing Nurses here in San Diego for being my first introduction to this beautiful modality!
Link: https://youtu.be/sutsfSLrOag
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
A quick explanation of this calming and balancing breathing technique, followed by 10 rounds of Alternate Nostril Breathing.
Link: https://youtu.be/wo40EZ1WQO4
A quick explanation of this calming and balancing breathing technique, followed by 10 rounds of Alternate Nostril Breathing.
Link: https://youtu.be/wo40EZ1WQO4
Mantra Meditation - Fearlessness
Join me for a short 10 minute meditation on the mantra “Om Durgaya Namah” to evoke our inner fearlessness in these uncertain times.
Link: https://youtu.be/256REQfYSuI
Join me for a short 10 minute meditation on the mantra “Om Durgaya Namah” to evoke our inner fearlessness in these uncertain times.
Link: https://youtu.be/256REQfYSuI
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