Overview — Course No. 9263

Discover the benefits of yoga for a healthier mind and body with Dr. Heidi Sormaz. This course covers the principles of hatha yoga, various styles, and practical applications for stress relief, pain management, and overall well-being.

Video Lessons

01: Western Yoga

Explore the roots of hatha yoga, focusing on breath exercises, physical postures, and meditation for a healthy mind and body.

Duration: 34 min

02: Yoga Begins with the Breath

Practice mindful breathing to relieve stress and learn new asanas like warrior 2, bound angle, and downward facing dog.

Duration: 27 min

03: Yoga and Pain Relief

Learn tools for addressing physical pain through yoga, including attention to breath and sensation, and healthier movement patterns.

Duration: 27 min

04: Yoga for a Healthy Heart

Discover how yoga can lead to a healthier heart by transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to a more active one.

Duration: 29 min

05: Yoga and Addictive Behavior

Explore how yoga and attention to the body’s sensations can aid in breaking the cycle of addictive behaviors.

Duration: 34 min

06: Yoga for Depression and Anxiety

Learn how mindful, moving yoga can help interrupt the physical and psychological habits that lead to depression.

Duration: 29 min

07: Iyengar Yoga

Experience a beginner sequence of Iyengar yoga, using props to support your practice.

Duration: 31 min

08: Power Yoga

Transition to a more aerobic form of yoga, power vinyasa, and try a challenging flow.

Duration: 29 min

09: Yin Yoga

Practice yin yoga to gently stretch your connective tissues and unwind.

Duration: 27 min

10: Anusara Yoga

Explore the spiritual dimension of yoga through an Anusara practice, emphasizing awareness of energy flow and muscle action.

Duration: 32 min

11: Forrest Yoga

Discover a new way of tuning into your feelings with Forrest yoga, helping you deal with emotional issues, trauma, and addiction.

Duration: 34 min

12: Everyday Yoga

Develop a personalized yoga routine that works for you in everyday life, focusing on deliberate breathing, non-habitual movement, and mindful awareness.

Duration: 34 min