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Isabel Lankester Yoga

SUN • VINYASA

SUN • VINYASA

Stay Open

A fluid vinyasa which will challenge our sense of security when we feel into unknown territory. How can we remain calm, full and open to the road ahead? Use this class to explore opening both with a sense of inner steadiness and a sense of the effortless support around us. We’ll explore a little heart opening & some fun challenges along the way.
A great class for tight quads!

Level 2
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Code: ILYS046
Props: 1 block and 1 strap
8th Dec ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 45 minsIsabel LankesterDecember 8, 2022SUN

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Catch up from Saturdays wintery, watery practice. Learn to surrender into natures pathway of ‘being’ instead of ‘doing’ this December.

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Code: NA
Props: just your mat!
26th Nov 2022

60 mins, Level: 2, Vinyasa, SUNIsabel LankesterNovember 28, 2022MOONComment

WATER • VINYASA

WATER • VINYASA

Wintery Waters

A warm wintery practice to feel into the effortless force of water. In Chinese medicine winter and the cooler months represents the element of water symbolizing pre-birth and death. It is here that we re-charge the body and develop our strength to continue onwards. Let us feel into the regeneration of cells and a downward pressure of the limbs in this continuous flow of pause and release. Can you feel the movement within stillness? Our brilliant ability to KEEP GOING even when we may ‘appear’ to be quieter and withdrawn. Enjoy a repeated sequence made up of parsvottanasana, shiva twists and a cheeky inversion to finish.

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Level 2

Code: ILYW031
Props: 2 blocks optional
24th Nov ‘22

Vinyasa, WATER, 30 minsIsabel LankesterNovember 24, 2022WATERComment

AIR • VINYASA

AIR • VINYASA

Simple Steady

Let’s just move without complication. Here we lean into the foundations of the feet to find expansion into some simple standing poses like trikonasana and anjaneyasana. There is nothing like a heart opening flow to replenish your energy levels. Expect a cheeky inversion via dolphin and some simple cat cows for a full body stretch.

Level 1

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Code: ILYA020
Props: 2 block optional
15th Nov ‘22

Vinyasa, AIR, Back Bending, 20 minsIsabel LankesterNovember 15, 2022AIRComment

SUN • VINYASA

SUN • VINYASA

Contact

Sometimes we can feel like our feet don’t touch the ground. We can forget how the body came from one cell and one beginning. Even though there are MANY different facets of the self, we are ultimately whole and sitting within a sense of flow. Here in this heart felt practice where we use the hands as a place of contact to feel into the body, our inner Self and our inner essence of warmth and security. Enjoy coming home to yourself.

Level 2
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Code: ILYS045
Props: 2 blocks optional
25th Oct ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 60 minsIsabel LankesterOctober 25, 2022SUN

MOON • VINYASA

MOON • VINYASA

Happy Legs

A great class if you’re a runner or cyclist to stretch out your legs in a fluid vinaysa flow. We’ll turn around the mat in a mandala like sequence to extend the hamstring, calf muscles and souls of your feet!

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Code: ILYM031
Props: just your mat!
30th Sept 2022

MOON, Slow Flow, 15 minsIsabel LankesterSeptember 30, 2022MOONComment

WATER • VINYASA

WATER • VINYASA

Keep Rolling

A playful vinyasa which works in a few repetitive movements to explore the mobility of the spine and agility of the mind as we roll from seated into standing. A practice which is quietly challenging yet energising. Expect some strong poses such as half moon, wild thing and standing splits. An accessible, creative class with a strong element of play!

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Level 2

Code: ILYW030
Props: 2 blocks optional
30th Sept ‘22

Vinyasa, WATER, 30 minsIsabel LankesterSeptember 30, 2022WATERComment

WATER • VINYASA

WATER • VINYASA

Uncomplicated

Let’s move with compassion as we unfurl the limbs from standing into seated and back again. This water practice moves at a steady pace, front to back around the whole mat. Tune in the natural state of your body, it’s wondrous form and buoyancy as we let go of rigid postural cues and colour outside of the lines! This is a personal favourite when I want to feel physically creative yet grounded.

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Level 1

Code: ILYW029
Props: 2 blocks optional
6th Sept ‘22

Vinyasa, WATER, 30 minsIsabel LankesterSeptember 6, 2022WATERComment

SUN • VINYASA

SUN • VINYASA

Prana Flow

This ashtanga inspired vinyasa weaves it’s way through some traditional sun A’s and B’s into a playful and energetic array of standing poses. Some of my absolute favourite transitions are in here! We’ll look closely at triangle and parsvottanasana. (If your a little tight in your hamstrings go grab some blocks). You’ll be surprised just how many poses are in this flow. Intention here is not so much the poses themselves but how they are linked - through prana! Our primary force, notice how it ignites the senses and generates rhythm and ease within the practice.

Level 2-3
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Code: ILYS044
Props: 2 blocks optional
10th Aug ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 60 minsIsabel LankesterAugust 10, 2022SUN

SUN • VINYASA

SUN • VINYASA

Skin Deep

A fluid flowing vinyasa full of dynamic standing poses. Let’s move from the skin, from the largest organ of the body to heighten your sensitivity to the great outline of the physical self. This is a warm, energising flow suitable for all levels.

Level 1-2
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Code: ILYS043
Props: 2 blocks optional
1st Aug ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 1, 30 mins, Level: 2Isabel LankesterAugust 1, 2022SUN

SUN • VINYASA

SUN • VINYASA

Quickie

A short vinyasa, starting in seated and swiftly moving onto a juicy standing flow. There are lots of poses incorporated into this all level practice. We’ll move in a mandala like circle around the mat, finding some deep side stretches and forward folds to balance out a few back backbends and hip openers. You could use this flow to just wake up or perhaps shake off a long day!

Suitable for ALL Levels.

Level 1-2
For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.

Code: ILYS042
Props: 2 blocks optional
18th July ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 1, 15 minsIsabel LankesterJuly 18, 2022SUN

AIR • VINYASA

AIR • VINYASA

Air Goddess Lakshmi

Invoke Lakshmi's divine qualities of lusciousness, in this heart-opening flow that's full of wide stretches and backbends in an effort to awaken our innate sense of completeness.
Let’s lean into love and trust as we turn towards our goals, inner belief and capacity within to feel FULL. This fluid sequence will take you through side bends, shoulder rotations, a variety of high lunges and supported twists. Here we invite a feeling of spaciousness and receptivity. You'll come down to the mat for supported dhanurasana and bridge, then finish with a nice twist and savasana.
This is a gentle vinyasa practice suitable for ALL LEVELS.

Level 1

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Code: ILYA019
Props: 2 block optional
12th Jul ‘22

Vinyasa, AIR, Back Bending, 45 minsIsabel LankesterJuly 12, 2022AIRComment

WATER • VINYASA

WATER • VINYASA

Water Goddess Saraswati

The second part of your mini goddess series, here we flow through a steady sequence which is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, art, and learning. Move through a standing series, then seated twists, while exploring concepts of deep belief; to find dharma, focus, and perseverance. We shall really sink into the story of this magical goddess as we move, turn and flow with her feminine energies.

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Level 1

Code: ILYW028
Props: 2 blocks optional
7th June ‘22

Vinyasa, WATER, 45 minsIsabel LankesterJune 7, 2022WATERComment

SUN • VINYASA

SUN • VINYASA

Fire Goddess Durga

One of three vinyasa classes in our Goddess series devoted to the Divine Feminine, an energy that taps into our deepest sense of intuition, maternal instincts and sensuality. This nourishing flow is dedicated to Durga, the goddess of power and strength. Although placed within the sun series, this is a steady practice, focusing on the mental fire of this divine goddess. Prepare to delve into an array of hip openers and movements which represent Durga’s ability to ‘cut through the egos cord’!

Suitable for ALL Levels.

Level 1-2
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Code: ILYS041
Props: 2 blocks optional
17th May ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 1, Level: 2, 45 minsIsabel LankesterMay 17, 2022SUN

MOON • PREGNANCY

MOON • PREGNANCY

Twisty Twisty

A fluid yet nourishing practice which focuses on gentle twists and turns. A brilliant flow if you are later on in your pregnancy. Safe twists can relieve tension and help your belly feel good! Move steadily through a satisfying array of grounded poses such as thread the needle, side angle and kneeling stretches. Pure yumminess for mummies who want to flow within a short space of time.

Level 1.

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Code; ILYM044
Props: 2 blocks
5th May ‘22

MOON, Yin, Pregnancy, 30 minsIsabel LankesterMay 5, 2022MOONComment

SUN • MANDALA

SUN • MANDALA

Air Mandala

Moving 360 degrees around our mats, breathing and flowing through poses and inversions that open our shoulders, hip flexors and quads; and strengthen our back body allowing us to go deeper and more safely into backbends and heart openers; activating Anahata chakra, our heart centre. Be prepared this is the most energising of the 4 mandala classes launched in April ‘22. Expect to hop, jump and spring into action throughout this exuberant air mandala.

Level 3
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Code; ILYS041
Props: 2 blocks optional
20th April ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 60 mins, Mandala, AIR, Back BendingIsabel LankesterApril 20, 2022SUN

SUN • MANDALA

SUN • MANDALA

Fire Mandala

A playful and dynamic practice, moving 360 degrees around the mat, softly flowing through strong poses and inversions to the rhythm of the breath. The sequences are designed to target deep twists and the core abdominals. The class will begin and close and with some slower and soft postures to compliment the subtle chakra Manipura - placed deep within the physical body. A creative Vinyasa practice to satisfy and challenge the body and mind!

Level 2-3
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Code; ILYS040
Props: 2 blocks optional
13th April ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 60 mins, MandalaIsabel LankesterApril 13, 2022SUN

SUN • MANDALA

SUN • MANDALA

Water Mandala

Moving 360° around our mats, flowing and breathing; playfully finding space in our hips and moving deeper into our groin, working with inversions and arm balances; activating Svadhisthana chakra, our source of creativity and fluidity. Please note this Watery practice is placed within the Sun series due to the dynamic nature of mandala vinyasa! Prepare to build heat as you spiral around your mats.

Level 2-3
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Code; ILYS039
Props: 2 blocks optional
5th April ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 60 mins, MandalaIsabel LankesterApril 5, 2022SUN

SUN • MANDALA

SUN • MANDALA

Earth Mandala

Moving 360° around our mats, focusing on lengthening our hamstrings, creating space, enabling us to fold deeper and fly higher, working with arm balances and inversions. This grounding yet invigorating practice will activate Muladhara chakra, our root source of stability. Please note this Earthly practice is placed within the Sun series due to the dynamic nature of mandala vinyasa! Prepare to build heat as you spiral around your mats.
Level 2-3
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Code; ILYS038
Props: 2 blocks optional
30th March ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 60 mins, MandalaIsabel LankesterMarch 30, 2022SUN

SUN • VINYASA

SUN • VINYASA

LIVE RECORDING (Wisdom)

This is my little gift to you this month, a sunny vinyasa from a live zoom class with ILY EXTRA!
Here we dive into what wisdom means to you, on and off your mat. Can we envisage who our wisest idols are? What is your epitome of wisdom today? This is really the last class to cover the Kosha system this month and in a way this practice bring it all together. Enjoy moving creativity as we approach half warrior 2, half reverse and even a half prasarita whilst enjoying a little journey through the mind, beneath the ego to our inner intelligence and great innate wisdom.

Level 2
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Props: 2 blocks optional
25th March ‘22

SUN, vinyasa, Level: 2, 60 minsIsabel LankesterMarch 25, 2022SUN