Grace Yoga Podcast by Arlene Bjork

Arlene Bjork has practiced and taught ashtanga vinyasa yoga since 1997. She was inspired to begin her avid practice after she realized during her first yoga class that her back pain from scoliosis had completely disappeared. A Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500hr level based in Richmond, VA, Arlene’s method builds strength, creates heat, cultivates the breath and calms the mind. All levels of practitioners, from the beginner to the advanced, can find pleasure and challenge under Arlene’s creative guidance.

Friday, Nov 30, 2007

75 Minute Mixed Level Vinyasa

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Recorded 10/22/07

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Monday, Nov 26, 2007

60 Minute Mixed Level Hip Opening Vinyasa

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Recorded 10/26/07. Hip opening sequence meant to bring love and compassion the hips!

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Friday, Nov 23, 2007

30 Minute Gentle Abs and Legs

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30 minute matwork sequence meant to help tone abs and legs. Recorded 10/17/07.

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Monday, Nov 19, 2007

75 Minute Mixed Level Vinyasa

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Recorded 10/07/07

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Friday, Nov 16, 2007

75 Minute Intermediate Power Vinyasa

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Recorded 10/15/07

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Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007

50 Minute Abs, Legs, and Stretch

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Recorded 10/16/07. A sequence meant to tone and stretch most of the lower body.

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Monday, Nov 12, 2007

60 Minute Mixed Level Vinyasa

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Recorded 10/17/07

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Friday, Nov 09, 2007

60 Minute Mixed Level Vinyasa

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More vinyasa meant to cultivate breath, focus, and intention. Yoga blocks recommended. Smiles required. Recorded 06/20/07.

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Wednesday, Nov 07, 2007

75 Minute Yoga 101: Continuing Series

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Recorded 10/27/07. Part of Continuing Yoga 101 series. Revisits Warrior Postures. Encourages more endurance during vinyasa sequences and active and alert breathing pattern. Balancing postures, finishing backbends (cobra, locust), twists, and seated bends explored. Use of yoga block recommended.

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Monday, Nov 05, 2007

60 Minute Mixed Level Vinyasa

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60 Minute practice designed to stretch, build internal heat and spiritual awareness. Recorded 10/10/07.

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Sunday, Nov 04, 2007

35 Minute Gentle Arms, Legs, Hips and Abs

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Recorded 10/30/07. A floor sequence which requires the use of 1 pound weights (or similar item), yoga block (or thick blanket to place between inner thighs), and a cushion or stack of blankets to sit on at the end. Practice meant to increase awareness of lower abdominals by using the pelvic tilt method.

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Friday, Nov 02, 2007

75 Minute Yoga 101 Revisiting Warrior Postures

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Recorded 10/20/07. Part of continuing Yoga 101 series. Practice revisits warrior postures, introduces use of the yoga block, and of course encourages healthy breathing throughout the vinyasa. Balancing poses also practiced.