Learn the basics of including light hand weights to your practice! This class focuses on building strength while holding steady poses. Get ready to feel strong and stable, perfect for all levels. By the end of this class, you’ll feel confident incorporating weights into your yoga practice, ready ...

Hold yoga poses while incorporating biceps curls, shoulder presses, lateral raises, and triceps extensions. Switch between building muscle and stability in your arms and shoulders, and deep upper body stretches.

Slowly flow through the standing poses while working with hand weights. Move in and out of the poses as you challenge your core, balance, and strength.

After the warm-up we will incorporate our ankle weights and work through standing sequences including lunges, modified Warrior 3 and Tree. Holding poses while incorporating the ankle weights will intensify the practice, helping you to tone and strengthen your lower body.

After a standing flow and balancing work, challenge your core with poses like Boat, Side Plank, and seated Russian twists - all with hand weights.

Flow through sequences that combine power and grace, with a focus on smooth transitions and mindful movement. Both hand and ankle weights will be used to enhance the flow.

Continue to build strength and stability using hand weights with the standing poses. Combine moving in and out of the poses with weight reps, along with longer holds of specific poses.

Using ankle weights, target the legs and glutes with a focus on building endurance. Longer holds in poses like Warrior and Chair, combined with slow, controlled movements, will leave your lower body feeling powerful and resilient.

Find deeper core engagement and stability in poses like Side Plank and Boat with ankle weights. Try new twists and balance work to deepen your core connection and improve your overall stability.

Move through a full-body sequence that fuses strength and stability. Prepare for a balanced practice that challenges every major muscle group.

Hold poses like Tree, Half Moon, and Eagle, refining your balance while building strength. Find your center, both physically and mentally.

In this class I revisit key exercises from throughout this Yoga with weights series. The practice is fun and challenging and ends with a deep, relaxing stretch.

Grab your light hand weights and join my friend Tim for this fun strengthening standing practice! You can use water bottles or canned goods if you don't have little hand weights.