Welcome to Heart-Opening Yin Yoga with Jade, a journey of deep release and stillness. This all-levels session is designed to target the connective tissues of the chest, shoulders, and upper back. Unlike a fast-paced flow, this Yin series invites you to settle into floor-based postures for extended periods, allowing for a profound opening of the heart space and a quiet reset for the nervous system. Using props like blocks and bolsters, you will find supported shapes that encourage the body to let go of deep-seated tension and stress.

The sequence begins with grounding stillness in Savasana before moving into therapeutic shapes like Waterfall and Reclining Butterfly. You will explore intense yet restorative heart-openers such as Anahatasana (Melting Heart) and Sphinx, alongside deep hip-openers like Swan. This practice also incorporates gentle, rhythmic movement to maintain spinal fluidity between long, static holds. Whether you are looking to balance a vigorous workout routine or simply need a dedicated hour of mindfulness, this practice will leave you feeling spacious, centered, and completely at ease.

*For this sequence we recommend the use of two yoga blocks and a bolster or pillow.

This program will help you:

• Counteracting “desk posture” by opening the chest and rounding out the shoulders.

• Increasing hip and psoas flexibility through long, supportive holds.

• Relieving lower back tension utilizing gentle, supported backbends.

• Calming the nervous system to cultivate a deep sense of inner tranquility.

Namaste!

Welcome to Beginner Mat Pilates with Jade! Build a strong foundation and discover the incredible power of your core with this essential beginner Mat Pilates session. No equipment is required, just you and your mat!

This class introduces fundamental Pilates principles, focusing on controlled movement, spinal articulation, and deep breathing. You will systematically work the entire body, moving through classics like The Hundred, Roll Ups, and Spinal Mobility exercises. The routine is designed to enhance body awareness, strengthen the core and lower back, and improve posture. It concludes with focused exercises for the legs and glutes, ensuring you finish feeling centered, stronger, and more connected.

This program will help you:

• Master the foundational principles of Mat Pilates.

• Build deep core strength, stability, and endurance (Powerhouse).

• Improve spinal articulation and flexibility (one vertebra at a time).

• Enhance body awareness and posture.

• Strengthen and tone the glutes and hamstrings through Bridge work.

See you on the mat!

In a sunlit downtown loft, Jade meets the morning with a slow flow for tight hips, then softens into a heart-opening yin. Calm breath, cool blue light, and sculptural lines shape each moment. She closes with a focused Pilates session, revealing quiet strength and elegant control in our first shoot together.