This intermediate yoga practice blends breath and movement to help regulate your nervous system, build awareness, and deepen your connection to self. You’ll be guided through alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana), other supportive pranayama techniques, and a steady asana flow. This class is ideal for students who are familiar with the foundations of yoga and want to move into a more intentional, breath-centered rhythm. Led by Kathy Jansen — LMT, RYT-500, Reiki Master, and experienced therapeutic yoga instructor, this session supports not just the body, but the mind and energy system as well. Includes: – Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) – Breath awareness in stillness and movement – Intermediate-level flow and transitions – Nervous system reset through rhythm and presence This practice invites you to slow down, breathe with purpose, and explore what it means to move with intelligence and intuition.

If you're new to yoga or just feeling tired, tight, or stressed, this practice is for you. In this session, Kathy walks you through a simple, beginner-friendly restorative sequence that helps loosen tension, calm the nervous system, and gently stretch the body. No experience is needed. The movements are slow and easy to follow, and you'll learn how to support yourself using breath, props (if you have them), and mindful positioning. This is a great practice if you're: * Feeling stiff or run-down * Looking for a calm way to reconnect with your body * Wanting to move without overdoing it * Needing support in managing stress or overwhelm Kathy brings over two decades of experience in bodywork and yoga therapy, and her approach is all about working with your body, not against it. This is part of her Healing Series, self-care practices designed for real people, in real bodies, living real lives. 📍 Learn more or book a session: https://spiritoftheriveryoga.com

Consider this your core invitation. To slow down, connect, and discover how foam rolling can do so much more than release tension. In this 30-minute routine, Kathy Jansen (LMT, RYT-500, Reiki Master) guides you through a mindful, full-body practice that strengthens your core from the inside out. You’ll learn: * How to properly use a foam roller for alignment and support * How mindful movement activates deep stabilizing muscles * Why rushing core work often leads to compensation and strain * A full routine to build strength, balance, and somatic awareness Kathy often calls this “date night with your foam roller”, because when you take the time to do it right, the results are worth it. This practice is perfect for anyone looking to move with more ease, stability, and intention.

Ice baths for hard working people and it’s one of Kathy’s favorite self-care tools. It’s great for occupational arthritis in hands, joint stiffness from computers, mechanics, musicians etc. What you’ll learn: * How to create your own contrast bath at home * The difference between hot and cold response in the body * Why hydrotherapy can help with stress, pain, and circulation * How to listen to your own comfort level while using this method No equipment needed. Just a sink, two bowls or basins (or even one divided sink), and a few minutes to try something new.

This short, focused practice builds strength and stability using two powerful postures: Chair and Crow. Kathy walks you through how to activate your core, stabilize through the legs and arms, and connect breath to movement as you work toward lifting into Crow. This is an intermediate-level sequence that combines fundamentals from earlier segments with more dynamic strength work. You’ll engage the deep core, open the wrists and shoulders, and practice weight-bearing in a controlled, supported way. What you’ll explore: * Chair Pose (Utkatasana) with alignment and breath focus * Prep and progressions for Crow Pose (Bakasana) * Core strengthening and upper body support * Moon Cycle-inspired movement for energy flow Whether you’re building toward your first Crow or refining the foundations, this sequence will help you move with confidence and control.

If you’re feeling tingling, numbness, or discomfort in your hands or wrists, it might be more than just overuse. In this video, Kathy Jansen (LMT, Reiki Master, RYT-500) walks you through how to check for tension or imbalance that may be contributing to carpal tunnel symptoms. You’ll learn: * How to self-assess areas of tightness or restriction * Gentle stretches to release tension in the wrists, arms, and neck * Mindful movement and self-touch techniques to restore flow * Why carpal tunnel is often more than just a wrist issue * Kathy brings over 20,000 hours of experience in massage therapy, yoga, and craniosacral healing to her work, blending deep anatomical understanding with intuitive, body-centered care. This practice is designed to be simple, supportive, and accessible to all levels. You don’t need any special equipment, just a quiet space, a few minutes, and a willingness to listen to your body. 🌀 This is part of Kathy’s Healing Series: Videos created to support your self-healing journey with symbolic timing, meaningful intention, and practical tools.

In this video, Kathy Jansen, LMT, RYT-500, and Reiki Master, shares a simple self-massage routine using just two tennis balls and a sock, a practical tool you can keep at home or take with you anywhere. Follow along as Kathy demonstrates how to use tennis balls to release tension in the hands, neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs, and feet. This practice is gentle, accessible, and rooted in Kathy’s decades of experience in bodywork and therapeutic movement. This video is for anyone looking to feel more ease in their body. whether you’re sitting at a desk all day, recovering from discomfort, or just trying to reconnect with yourself through mindful touch. What you’ll explore: – Full body tension relief using tennis balls – How to adjust positioning and pressure to your own comfort – Kathy’s approach to self-guided healing through everyday tools Learn more at spiritoftheriveryoga.com

Balance is a whole-body conversation between your breath, your focus, and your foundation. In this intermediate yoga segment, Kathy guides you through a series of one-legged standing postures designed to improve balance, build lower body strength, and quiet the mind. With each pose, you’ll explore how alignment, breath, and awareness come together to create steadiness both on and off the mat. Kathy Jansen (LMT, RYT-500, Reiki Master) brings decades of therapeutic experience to her teaching, weaving in subtle alignment cues and grounded breathwork to help you move with intention and confidence. This class includes: – Foundational balance postures – Tips for improving proprioception and core awareness – Breathing techniques to support stability and focus – Gentle transitions between poses to stay connected to the body This is a practice to come back to again and again, especially when life feels unsteady. Your body already knows how to balance; this class helps you remember.