Best Sarahbyoga Podcasts (2024)

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Relaxed Eyes with Rolling Hands - Feldenkrais (Re-release) 1:09:04

19d ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Episode 109: This is a re-release of one of my most popular classes. I originally taught this lesson as a part of the Soften the System Feldenkrais® Course. Today we take another Feldenkrais® approach to practicing the ability to settle the body. This class again utilizes the powerful effect that calming the hands can have on our whole system, incl…

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Freeing Your Neck From Behind- Feldenkrais 31:53

2M ago31:53

31:53

Episode 108: Today’s class is a short Feldenkrais lesson that will be done lying on the back. This simple, but effective lesson, creates a sense of wholeness and connection from your feet to your head. This lesson is from the Feldenkrais Mini Lessons course that can be purchased. This self paced course has 16 mini lessons ranging from 15- 30 minute…

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Walking Around Your Center Line - Feldenkrais 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Episode 107: Today I am going to share a lesson that introduces us to how the hip and shoulder joints relate to our spine, and how they coordinate for walking. This is an intro class for the Feldenkrais Walking Series: Walking From Your Spine. The context for this series is to learn about how our limbs and our spine move in relation to each other. …

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Welcoming Your Body Into the New Year: A Meditation 21:37

9M ago21:37

21:37

Episode 106: Today’s class is a short meditation that can be done lying down in savasana or sitting upright. Our inquiry of study during this meditation was inspired by two of my most influential teachers, Insight Meditation teacher Mark Nunberg and Feldenkrais trainer Jeff Haller. You won’t need anything for this class, except a cushion or blanket…

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Getting to Know Your Spine 42:18

11M ago42:18

42:18

Episode 105: In this 35 minute practice we will be utilizing a thin blanket roll to wake up spinal flexion, extension and rotation all along the spine. This is a warm up that I have been teaching variations of in many of my yoga classes lately. I hope you learn something about your spine! You can also find Level 1 and 2 yoga classes that start with…

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Weighted Breathing 18:27

11M ago18:27

18:27

Episode 104: Today’s class is a short breath awareness meditation done in savasana with a weight placed on the belly. You will need something heavy that you can place on your abdomen. If you have a yoga sandbag, this works great. Most people don’t have that, so I suggest finding one or two very thick books. A thick textbook could work well. If you …

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Covering the Eyes - Feldenkrais 37:28

11M ago37:28

37:28

Episode 103: Today’s class is focused on calming the eyes. This class is similar to Episode 56, but I wanted to re record and re-teach the class, as it has been a popular episode and I wanted to get a higher quality audio version of it for you. In this short Feldenkrais lesson, the eyes, their state of calm, and the quality of our dark vision becom…

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Restoring Attention to the Breath 58:04

1y ago58:04

58:04

Episode 102: Today’s class is an exploration of the breath. In yoga, we call this pranayama. However today’s lesson will be more of a Feldenkrais inspired way of paying attention to the breath. With each proposal, each variation of breathing, I invite you to listen and take care. If at any moment you feel the way you are breathing creates tension o…

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Yoga Nidra - Non Sleep Deep Rest 31:33

1y ago31:33

31:33

Episode 101: A 25 minute Yoga Nidra class. Yoga Nidra is a guided savasana that leads you into a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. The practice draws our attention inwards, and we can learn to slip between the states of wakefulness and sleep. This is a great class to do right before bed. Sarah Baumert has been teaching movement si…

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Finding Freedom in Your Body 43:50

1y ago43:50

43:50

Episode 100: Today I am going to share with you an episode of the Expand Your Abilities Podcast with Jeffrey Schwinghammer. Jeffrey is a filmmaker and Feldenkrais practitioner and the director of the upcoming documentary on the Feldenkrais Method. I’m really enjoying how his podcast is breaking down some really complex principles of the Feldenkrais…

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Harmonizing the Neck and Upper Back - Yoga + Feldenkrais Blended 48:30

1+ y ago48:30

48:30

Episode 99: This is a 40 minute live Feldenkrais + Yoga blended class focusing on communication between the neck, shoulders, and upper back. You will need a yoga blanket rolled into a cylindrical bolster. Upcoming Yoga + Feldenkrais Blended Class Series. Sarah Baumert has been teaching movement since 2006. She is a certified yoga teacher, yoga ther…

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Grounding Yoga for the Back Body 1:17:29

1+ y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Episode 98: This is a 75 minute live yoga class focusing on stretching the posterior line of the body, hamstring attention, and weighted belly breathing. Sarah Baumert has been teaching movement since 2006. She is a certified yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Feldenkrais practitioner. This podcast is an intersection of her yoga teaching and training…

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Yoga Nidra for Grief or Change 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

42:46

Episode 97: A 40 minute Yoga Nidra practice with the intention to support feelings of overwhelm that come with grief or change. Sarah Baumert has been teaching movement since 2006. She is a certified yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Feldenkrais practitioner. This podcast is an intersection of her yoga teaching and training in the Feldenkrais® metho…

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Hip Recovery Yoga: Post Run, Post Bike, or Post Garden Restoratives 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

40:25

Episode 96: A 30 minute recovery class full of supine hip stretches and a restful savasana. This is a great class to do as a recovery after a run, a long bike ride or hike, or an afternoon of gardening. You will need a wall space for todays class. 15% off your order of Pure Spectrum CBD products with this link. Or use code: SARAHBYOGA at check out …

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Posture as A Dynamic System: A Feldenkrais® Approach to Posture 1:09:40

1+ y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Episode 95: Today's podcast is constructed in two parts. First, I will be talking about posture as a dynamic system and giving some information on my Feldenkrais series, Posture Matters, explaining how a Feldenkrais approach to posture restoration is different from other modalities. Then we will go into an abbreviated lesson. The lesson portion of …

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Tech Antidote for Spine and Eyes: Yoga + Feldenkrais Blended 1:14:58

1+ y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

Episode 94: A 60 minute live class blending Feldenkrais and gentle yoga poses. In this class we explore creating a sense of width in the body. Oftentimes if our eyes have a more narrow focus (like when we are looking at a fixed object such as a screen), then our whole body can start to shrink inward and feel compressed. This is a fantastic practice…

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Rolling the Pelvis and Head with Leg Circles - Feldenkrais® 1:07:00

2y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Episode 93: A 60 minute Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement lesson. It is the intro class for my new series Your Poetic Pelvis. Please have a comfortable place to lie on the floor. A carpeted floor or a rug works best for this lesson. If you are using a yoga mat, you may eventually want to bring your legs off of the yoga mat if it is creating t…

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Decompress for a Longer Spine - 75 minute yoga 1:21:45

2y ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Episode 92: A live 75 minute gentle yoga class. This class has a number of non-traditional sequences. Listen carefully and explore as you need to. Do what feels good! Sarah Baumert has been teaching movement since 2006. She is a certified yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Feldenkrais practitioner. This podcast is an intersection of her yoga teaching…

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Yoga Nidra for Deep Sleep 47:14

2y ago47:14

47:14

Episode 91: A 40 minute Yoga Nidra class. Yoga Nidra is a guided savasana that leads you into a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. The practice draws our attention inwards, and we can learn to slip between the states of wakefulness and sleep. This is a great class to do right before bed. Sarah Baumert has been teaching movement sin…

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Free Hips and Shoulders - Blending of Yoga + Feldenkrais 1:19:58

2y ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Episode 90: A live 75 minute class blending yoga and the Feldenkrais method. In this class we push and pull against and away from the props to help free the hip and shoulder joints. Please have a looped strap, a blanket and a block. This class is an example of the kind of explorations done in my Yoga + Feldenkrais blended courses. Sarah Baumert has…

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Rolling a Ball from Hip to Hip with Pelvic Floor Awareness 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

Episode 89: A short Feldenkrais lesson using the pubic bone, the tailbone, and the creases of the hip joints as anatomical places of reference and awareness. This mini lesson is an example of the direction that the lessons will start to take in the Pelvic Floor and Deep Core Rapport Series. This lesson continues the process of finding power and gra…

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The Pelvis as a Dynamic System: A Feldenkrais® Approach to Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Health 25:28

2y ago25:28

25:28

Episode 88: An informational podcast about pelvic floor and deep abdominal health. Pelvic Floor Health and Abdominal strengthening is one of the most requested topics I get from students. Today, I will be discussing why pelvic floor health is so important and give you some context for my series: The Pelvic Floor and Deep Core Rapport. The 8 week se…

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Yoga Restoratives with Detail 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

Episode 87: A 40 minute yoga class of slow active restoratives. We mostly focus on three poses, a shoulder opener, a twist, and a restorative backbend. With attention and detail, we will unstick the shoulder blades, move into a twist and a backbend, practice neck awareness, softening the chest, and feeling a tone in the lower belly. You can have a …

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Sensing the Pubic Bone - Live Yoga 1:21:10

2y ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Episode 86: A 75 minute live class blending yoga and the Feldenkrais method. We will use the pubic bone as an anatomical place of reference and awareness. Using a multidisciplinary approach, including breathing practices, myofascial release, active and passive stretching, acquaint yourself with the subtle movements of the pelvis. At the beginning o…

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Relaxed Eyes - Soften the System Feldenkrais® 1:08:16

2+ y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Episode 85: The third and final class I am posting as an introduction to the Body Matter Feldenkrais® series, Soften the System. Today we take another Feldenkrais® approach to practicing the ability to settle the body. This class again utilizes the powerful effect that calming the hands can have on our whole system, including our eyes. If you reson…

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Marbles and Jellyfish - Inhabiting the Hands - A Feldenkrais® Bell Hand Variation 1:08:28

2+ y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Episode 84: The second of a series of classes I am posting as an introduction to the Body Matter Feldenkrais® series, Soften the System. Today we take another Feldenkrais® approach to practicing the ability to settle the body. This class utilizes the powerful effect that calming the hands can have on our whole system. Our hands, palm, and fingers t…

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Mobilizing and Connecting to the Ribs - Feldenkrais® 47:08

2+ y ago47:08

47:08

Episode 83: The first of a series of classes I will be posting as an introduction to the upcoming Body Matter Feldenkrais series, Soften the System. Today we take a very gentle Feldenkrais approach to mobilizing the chest by connecting the shoulders to the ribs and sternum. There will also be a few movements with the jaw. I invite you to be incredi…

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A Re-Introduction 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

23:44

Episode 82: A reintroduction of the Sarah B Yoga podcast and your teacher Sarah Baumert. Even if you have been listening for a while, or you’ve known me since the beginning of my teaching, this could still be a fun listen. This podcast does date back to 2007! I will talk a little about my evolution in teaching, how I became interested in the Felden…

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Full Body Grounding: Connections from Feet to Head 38:28

2+ y ago38:28

38:28

Episode 81: A grounding practice that gives you effective learning tools for nervous system care, pain management, and finding ease while the body is in a stress response. This episode uses a rocking motion often associated with self soothing and we continue our look at neck care by zooming out to the whole system. This Feldenkrais approach to Neck…

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Neck Care Part 4 - Neck and Shoulder Relationships 36:48

2+ y ago36:48

36:48

Episode 80: A Feldenkrais approach to Neck Care, connecting the shoulders, the chest, and the whole self to how the neck moves, and how the neck can feel supported. With poor postural organization, it’s common that the muscles of your neck are forced to work overtime to hold your head up. If you are trying all of the neck classes in this series, ta…

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Neck Care Part 3 - Mobility 44:53

2+ y ago44:53

44:53

Episode 79: Neck Care Part 3 - Mobility. Part 1 was awareness, Part 2, strength, and now we will take a more in depth look at stretching the neck safely. It’s important not to view the neck as something we tug and pull at and just stretch aggressively. This is why I am taking a comprehensive look at the many ways we can approach neck care. If you a…

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Neck Care Part 2 - Strength 17:58

2+ y ago17:58

17:58

Episode 78: Improve text neck discomfort and build strength in the right places for your neck. Last week’s podcast was mostly awareness of the neck and releasing of unnecessary habitual tension held in the neck. This week, we take a look at how to strengthen the neck and reverse the effects of the forward and down head action, (sometimes referred t…

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Neck Care Part 1 - Awareness 45:23

2+ y ago45:23

45:23

Episode 77: A short 35 minute practice with a focus on neck care, awareness, and education. It is an example of how I blend yoga and Feldenkrais principles in my classes. If you enjoyed this class, and would like a longer version of the class, with visuals, I currently have a sample video class that works with these similar concepts, register to wa…

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Happy Baby Feldenkrais Explorations 53:14

2+ y ago53:14

53:14

Episode 76: A 45 minute Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® lesson with a short introduction talk about curiosity. The class is a sample of what we will be playing with during my 8 week Feldenkrais series Taking Play Seriously which will both be taught live and be available via recordings. Please approach this class with ease. This is differen…

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Get Out of Your Chair: Hip Flexor and Psoas Release Yoga Class 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

44:26

Episode 75: A 40 minute yoga class focusing on releasing the psoas muscle and hip flexor complex. We will use a multi-disciplinary approach, including breathing, myofascial release, and active and passive stretching in poses. You will need 1-2 blocks and a blanket - can also use a towel or a mini inflatable pilates ball. Sarah Baumert has been teac…

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Soothe and Orient Yourself 32:02

2+ y ago32:02

32:02

Episode 74: A short Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lesson. It will be a nice class to soothe the system. Please approach this class with ease. This is different from yoga, where you may arrive in an asana and stay there. Instead we are doing small movements. You will repeat the directions slowly and rest in between actions. If you have neve…

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Generating Choices Feldenkrais Class 1:02:28

2+ y ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Episode 73: A 60 minute Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lesson. This class is an introductory class to my upcoming 8-week Feldenkrais series, Generating Choices, which will both be taught live and be available via recordings. There is a pay as able option for this series, as I hope to make this work accessible for all. You can find links for…

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Yoga Nidra For Fatigue 29:17

2+ y ago29:17

29:17

Episode 72: A yoga nidra meditation specifically for those of you who are feeling overworked, overtired, overstressed, or over anxious. This will be restful for the body, and useful if you are having trouble sleeping, or just generally need a restorative practice. For those of you who are new to yoga nidra, it's basically a very long, guided savasa…

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Unwind From Busy-ness - Yoga Class 42:06

2+ y ago42:06

42:06

Episode 71: A 30 minute gentle yoga class - a great class to do after a busy day or week. We will use a single blanket roll and a block. Some people may want a strap. This class does not leave the floor, and would be a great end to a long day, to do before bed, or after exercise. Sarah Baumert has been teaching movement since 2006. She is a certifi…

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Bonus Episode: Interview with Pamela Seelig - Connecting to the Spirit Through the Body 56:06

2+ y ago56:06

56:06

This podcast is an intersection of my yoga teaching and my training in the Feldenkrais method. Today's bonus podcast is an interview with Pamela Seelig. Pamela recently published her first book, Threads of Yoga. In this interview we discuss the spiritual aspect of yoga, what it is like to start out as a yoga teacher, responsibilities of a yoga teac…

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Tilting Knees and Lengthening the Spine 1:08:31

2+ y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Episode 69: Today’s class is a 60 minute Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lesson. This lesson is often helpful for those suffering from lower back pain. Please approach this class with ease. This is different from yoga, where you may arrive in an asana and stay there. Instead we are doing small movements. You will repeat the directions slowly…

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Upper Back Renewal- Yoga Class 45:45

3y ago45:45

45:45

Episode 68: Today’s class is a 30 minute level 1-2 yoga class that focuses on waking up the armpit ribs and works with the action of hollowing the armpits back, as a way to open the chest and shoulders. This class includes many twists and deep shoulder openers and you will need a double blanket roll or cylindrical bolster. You could us a soft foam …

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Treat Yourself Shoulder Release in Sitting 26:50

3y ago26:50

26:50

Episode 67: Today’s class is a mini Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement lesson that you will do sitting in a chair. No other props will be needed, so please take a moment to find a stable chair with a flat sitting surface. Many of us are spending a much longer time in front of screens. And this creates more load and restriction around our shoul…

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Live Yoga- Strength, Length, and Massage for the Torso 1:21:13

3y ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Episode 66: This class is a 75 minute level 1/2 live yoga class that focuses on finding both length and strength in your torso. This includes the back (the spine) and the front (including your abdominal muscles). You may feel like this is a class that both softens the abdomen and strengthens it. Likewise, the back muscles may feel simultaneously wo…

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Unraveling Body Patterns of Anxiety 1:06:18

3y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Episode 65: Today’s class is a 60 minute Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement lesson. This is the intro class to my upcoming 8-week Feldenkrais® series, Unraveling Body Anxiety which you can join live on Zoom or via the class recordings. In this series, we will be exploring the subject of anxiety and how it manifests in our bodies. Please approa…

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Twists And Twists 1:18:08

3y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Episode 64: Today’s class is a 75 minute yoga Level 1-2 yoga practice, that was taught live. The class will lead towards the peak pose parivrtta trikonasana, revolved triangle. Sarah has been creating podcast classes since 2007. Each podcast is an originally crafted class taught by Sarah Baumert. Sarah's teaching is alignment based, unhurried, and …

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Yoga Nidra for a Relaxed Face and Eyes 46:11

3y ago46:11

46:11

Episode 63: Today’s class is a Yoga Nidra class that includes some very subtle body attention. This is a great class if your eyes are starting to feel fatigue, if you are feeling burn out or anxiety, if the body needs a reset or a rest, if you are having trouble sleeping or just generally need a restorative practice. For more practices that support…

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Head Under the Tunnel: A Novel Alternative to Full Wheel Pose 49:59

3y ago49:59

49:59

Episode 62: This is a 45 minute Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement somatic exploration that will inform the yoga pose, urdhva dhanurasana, or full wheel. This is an example of a more traditional Feldenkrais® lesson. Please approach this class with ease, You will repeat the directions slowly. This is different from yoga, where you may arrive in…

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Spinal Explorations 1:24:09

3y ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Episode 61: This is a 75 minute Level 1-2 class taught live. This is a Feldenkrais® inspired class. As many of you know, I also teach the Feldenkrais® method. And this class is an example of my blended Yoga + Feldenkrais® classes. Each class infuses more traditional yoga asana practice with the Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement method. You ca…

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Spinal Attention Towards Plow Pose 1:20:41

3y ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Episode 60: This is a 75 minute Level 1-2 class taught live. What might feel like deep abdominal work at first, will turn into an attention to the spine and its capacity for full flexion from the tail all the way to the head. Poses include, rabbit, cat, sphinx, side angle, and plow pose, among others. We will make a flat long blanket bolster to lie…

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