Welcome to the user guide
Videotheque
If there’s something specific that you have in mind, such a style, a class name, a body part or a duration, the quick search allows you to type a keyword and it will show you the classes matching your criteria. Here are the keywords you can search for :
Focus : Adductors, Ankles/Feet, Breath, Core, Eyes, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Neck, Quads, Shoulders, Spine, Wrists/Hands
Durations : 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 25 min, 30 min, 35 min, 40 min, 45 min
Styles : Gentle, Moderate, Active, Technique
Class without props : No props
Class with music : Music
You can also type the name of the class you’re looking for.
– Gentle
In gentle classes, you’ll mostly stay on the floor (seated or lying down). This intensity doesn’t involve strong muscle activation nor aerobic movements ; think more about slow somatic movement, self-massage and mindfulness practices.
– Moderate
The moderate intensity starts to tap more into dynamic movements, while offering an accessible pace that won’t make you out of breath. A moderate intensity can still be challenging, but without being too demanding.
– Active
Active classes are primarily focusing on building strength and stamina. They can include strong muscular activations, longer holds, external weights or aerobic movements, with different options to meet you where you’re at.
– Technique
To get more understanding of a specific movement and explore its components and form, technique-focused videos will give you the opportunity to (re)explore foundations and support you in your learning journey. Less flowy but more geeky.
Dashboard
The purpose of the dashboard is to offer you a curated selection of videos, regularly changing to keep you updated about the new content and inspired to practice a class you may not have tried yet.
Every week, a new class will be released and featured in your dashboard.
Playlists aim to help you organize your practice within the Virtual Studio so that you can use them as programs – for instance, completing one playlist every week or every month – and/or work on a particular skillset.
A selection of three videos featuring the most popular ones amongst the community.
Props Alternatives
Thick books are a great alternative to blocks. In most of the classes presented in the studio, you’ll be able to use a book instead of a block. For example, when we balance a block on the hand or foot, you can use a book or any object that you won’t fear will fall. When we sit on a block, you can use a stack of books or pillows.
We’re often using a bolster as a way to have a bit more elevation and/or provide cushion for the body. Any pillow, stack of pillows or blankets can work perfectly for this purpose.
When the purpose of a blanket is for slidding, if you have a slippery floor, you can use a towel, socks, or any cloth that you wouldn’t mind using to swipe the floor. When the purpose of a blanket is for support, you can use pillows as well.
To replace a strap, you can use a belt, a scarf or any long sort of cloth or towel. If you have resistance bands around, they can also replace yoga straps.
A bag is a good alternative to weights, since you can fill it with any item you have around in the house to adapt the load to your needs. Something like a bottle of water also works great, since you can also choose how much water you put in it.