Videos — Isabel Lankester Yoga

SUN • POWER YOGA

Power Up

A dynamic power vinyasa flow for when your short of time! The majority of this practise is standing, lots of variations for both beginners and more advanced practitioners. This 30 min flow has a little of everything from shalabasana to handstands.

ENJOY! I encourage you to take a full 5 mins at the end for quiet & stillness (savasana / meditation or BOTH!)

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYS013
Props: Optional block (if you have tight hamstrings)
17th Sept 2020

SUN, 30 mins, Power YogaIsabel LankesterSeptember 7, 2020SUNComment

MOON • YIN

55 mins

Slow Moving

Appreciate the luxury of living in the moment with these soothing, slow-moving Yin poses. You'll create space and suppleness throughout your body to allow energy to move through you with ease. This relaxing practice acknowledges the body's natural shapes and capacity while encouraging deep tension release.

Code: ILYM010
Props: 1 strap, 1 blanket, 1 block
20th Sept 2020

MOON, Yin Yoga, 55 minsIsabel LankesterSeptember 1, 2020MOONComment

MOON • VINYASA

45mins

Straight(ish)

An uncomplicated vinyasa, slow, considered with no chaturangas. The focus is moving with precision, as if floating the limbs through liquid honey. A great class to not only lengthen your hamstrings but to find extra support from the upper body - shoulders, arms and hands. If you don’t have 2 blocks at home - 2 thick books of a similar size will do, these will act as your arm extenders. This flow is great if your short of time but want to stretch your legs and strengthen your tummy muscles.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYSM008
Props: 2 blocks
30th Aug 2020

MOON, 45 mins, Slow FlowIsabel LankesterAugust 30, 2020MOONComment

WATER • VINYASA

70mins

Binding Waterfalls

A well rounded, strong vinyasa. This is a watery, fluid mandala like yoga class, where you'll move from the back to the front of the mat - building your flow with a focus on the hips. Includes advanced level options of handstand & strong variations into utthita parsvakonasana (extended side angle). If your new to binding a strap would be handy here! This creative sequence is sure to test your balance as you look into passive versus active alignments - (a surprisingly sweaty one! Please take child pose whenever you need to ;)

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYW006
Props: 1 x belt, 2 x blocks optional
22nd Aug 2020

WATER, Vinyasa, 70 minsIsabel LankesterAugust 22, 2020WATERComment

SUN • VINYASA

60mins

Forces at Play

‘Without the spacious ground that is the light of consciousness, steady and still, nothing would exist. Without the dynamic power of becoming, nothing could grow, evolve or transform’ ~ Awakening Shakti by S.Kempton

A strong vinyasa flow which looks into the play between Shiva & Shakti. This dynamic practise works through a series of poses used to challenge you perceived awareness of consciousness versus the constant changing movements within the body. Prepare to build heat with some fun variations of humanasana (splits).

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYS012
Props: 1 block optional
16th Aug 2020

Vinyasa, SUN, 60 minsIsabel LankesterAugust 16, 2020SUNComment

AIR • VINYASA

60mins

Wings

A vinyasa to help you feel full, realise the true expression of your limbs as we paint the space from high to low. Use the fullness of breath to invigorate the simplest of movements as we touch on the natural spiralalic movement of bones to create strength. Expect some new variations on parsvottonasana (pyramid) and garudasana (eagle legs). This practise is a reminder to stay compassionate to yourself - a little self love wrapped in a hug.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYA006
Props: NA
8th Aug 2020

Vinyasa, AIR, Back BendingIsabel LankesterAugust 8, 2020AIRComment

MOON • VINYASA

50mins

Vagus Breath

Find time to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system by breathing deeply to consciously stimulate the vagus nerve - our main component to rest and digest. This practise contains no chaturangas, a juicy slow flow looking into circulatory movements which are dynamic yet soothing.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYM007
Props: NA
1st Aug 2020

50 mins, MOON, VinyasaIsabel LankesterAugust 1, 2020MOONComment

SUN • VINYASA

45mins

Sunny Side Stretch

Is there anything better than a good side stretch? This short but sweet practice gives you a few openers for your seams that will awaken the rest of your body and might even make you feel a bit taller. This sequence visits half moon and an eagle variation to get your sides smiling.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYS011
Props: 2 blocks optional
24th July 2020

Vinyasa, 45 mins, SUNIsabel LankesterJuly 24, 2020SUNComment

AIR • VINYASA

35mins

My go-to

A short practise to either warm up your body for a full day ahead or release your upper back from a long day over your computer. This is my ‘GO-TO’ sequence to warm up my back and hamstrings for my daily self practise. Looking into some strong back bend variations such as Uṣṭrāsana and Anjaneyasana. This practise is not for the faint hearted, a quick WAKE UP call, looking at splits, handstands and dharma inspired asana.

(Backbends are particularly strong and energising postures, they tap into the circulatory system by increasing blood flow throughout the whole body leading to an increase in energy levels!)

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYA005
Props: strap optional
24th July 2020

Vinyasa, 35 mins, AIR, Back BendingIsabel LankesterJuly 24, 2020AIRComment

WATER • VINYASA

75mins

Karmic Coils

Looking at the body as a compressed coil, ready to spring into action at any moment. This strong layered practise continually works through ‘figure four’ hip openers, following our own intuition to balance in-between flexion with extension. Prepare to move dynamically, with the inclusion of inversions, asymmetrical balances and lateral stretches. This is a lovely opportunity to study the after affects, the imprint (samskara) off strong physical action (karma).

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYW005
Props: none required
20th July 2020

WATER, 75 mins, VinyasaIsabel LankesterJuly 21, 2020WATERComment

SUN • VINYASA

45mins

Quick Blitz

The majority of this flow is standing, a short practise to get your body moving and fully stretched out. We’ll be looking into shoulder openers, extending the side body and Badha Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana – bound Standing split! This is an open level class, with options to handstand and to take strong binds. If you have tight shoulders have a strap or belt at hand. This is a fun flow with a bit of everything if your short of time!

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYS010
Props: 2 blocks and a strap optional
14th July 2020

vinyasa, 45 mins, SUNIsabel LankesterJuly 13, 2020SUNComment

AIR • VINYASA

60mins

Open & Strong

This practise is all about stepping into our strength as women, embracing all the layers of our psyche, the strong with the gentle. A class about increasing our self esteem and body image - looking at how our metal perspective can be shifted by our time on the mat. We will look into core strengthening exercises, chest openers and a few twists before finishing in savasana. Here will will learn to love the perfectly imperfect self.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYA004
Props: None required
10th July 2020

60 mins, vinyasa, AIRIsabel LankesterJuly 10, 2020AIRComment

SUN • POWER YOGA

60mins

Power Funk Flow

A little bit of everything: fun transitions, arm balances, some core work, standing poses with twists, backbends, forward folds and some funky balances. No workshop/breakdowns in this flow...just keep moving my fellow yogis!

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYS009
Props: Optional 1 or 2 blocks
4th July 2020

60 mins, SUN, Power YogaIsabel LankesterJuly 4, 2020SUNComment

MOON • MEDITATION

20mins

Moon Meditation

A guided meditation to prepare you for the quiet of sleep. Perfect after a busy day at work when you just need 20 mins to unwind. You’ll begin your meditation seated but feel free to lie down at any point - learn to ease yourself from a state of wakefulness to sleep.

Code; ILYM001
Props: Optional blanket/block to sit on
26th May 2020

Meditation, 20 mins, MOONSarah JeffsJuly 1, 2020MOONComment

WATER • YIN

50mins

Water Yin

A short but sweet yin class focusing on deeper postures for your outer hips and groin. A lovely option if you have sensitivity in your hips, IT bands and lower back. Learn to get grounded as you breath space into your body.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYW004
Props: 2 x blocks & 1 blanket
15th June 2020

50 mins, WATER, Yin YogaIsabel LankesterJune 15, 2020WATERComment

AIR • VINYASA

60mins

Anahata Vinyasa

A heart blooming flow to help access anahata - the 4th chakra of the heart centre. Working with prana viyu, the winds of breath which circulate the whole body in an effort to find space, compassion within. This is a warm vinyasa flow navigating variations of back bending from standing, supine, and inversions. A mixed surya B warm up followed by a creative flow geared towards opening the front body and making space for our deeper backbends.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYA003
Props: 1 block optional
7th June 2020

60 mins, Vinyasa, AIRIsabel LankesterJune 7, 2020AIRComment

MOON • VINYASA

60mins

Earthly Flow

Look deep into forward folds and hanumanasana (splits) to work your body into visvamitrasana. Learn to love the beauty of your feet! Our grounded foundation which allows the upper body to move with grace and agility. This flow keeps the head close to the ground as you stretch your hamstrings and delicately apply pressure to all corners of the feet.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYM006
Props: 2 x blocks
2nd June 2020

60 mins, Vinyasa, MOONSarah JeffsJune 2, 2020MOONComment

WATER • VINYASA

45 mins

Water Layered Flow

A warm layered flow, using a set sequence to add onto throughout the hour. Working into repetition, notice what comes up either physically or mentally for you! Instead of cramming in as many poses as possible notice the quality of the asana as you come back into it. Learn to move in one continuous thread where one pose rebounds into the next.

Code: ILYW001
Props: 2 blocks optional
1st June 2020

WATER, Vinyasa, 45 minsSarah JeffsJune 2, 2020WATERComment

AIR • VINYASA

60mins

Balancing a Backbend

Learn to balance the back chain of the body with an understanding of the Gunas - the 3 opposing forces of nature. Work from the ground up with strong Tamas, find dynamism and effort through Rajas and finally feel the glow & luminosity of effortless Sattva. This is a strong back-bending class and not for beginners. Learn to play into strong balances such as grounded dancer - a creative spin on traditional poses.

For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYA002
Props: 2 x blocks & 1 x strap
1st June 2020

60 mins, Back Bending, Vinyasa, AIRSarah JeffsJune 1, 2020AIRComment

WATER • VINYASA

75mins

Heated Vinyasa Flow

Working through a layered practise, looking at deep stretches into the groin and hip flexors. This is a long creative sequence - for best results please
TURN THE MUSIC UP and enjoy the continuous flow!

Code: ILYW003
Props: 2 x blocks are optional
1st June 2020

75 mins, WATER, VinyasaSarah JeffsJune 1, 2020WATERComment