You Matter Challenge
14 Episodes
Citizen Yoga's mission is to improve mental health and prevent suicide through personal growth and transformation. Every year, we host a 14-day yoga challenge called You Matter to help you connect and prioritize your mental health during the holiday season.
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1:04:07Episode 1
Pre-Recorded Live Yinyasa with Kacee
Episode 1
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23:52Episode 2
Vinyasa + HIIT with Paul
Episode 2
Move stagnant energy and build stamina in Paul Witherspoon’s 20-minute HIIT + Vinyasa.
Class Format: Vinyasa
Suggested Props: Tennis Shoes
Sweat Level: 💦💦
Mental Focus: Progress over perfectionPlaylist: here
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43:18Episode 3
Coffee + Philosophy: The Ideal Self
Episode 3
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28:44Episode 4
30 Minute Restorative Yoga with Cindy
Episode 4
This class is all about surrender. You will practice long holds in several heart opening postures. Using props, these postures will open up tight, tense areas leaving you feeling restored.
Props Needed: 2 blocks, a blanket and a bolster
Recommended Playlist: Click Here
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15:49Episode 5
Loving Kindness Meditation with Caitie
Episode 5
This meditation is meant to cultivate feelings of love, kindness, and warmth towards yourself and others. Take 15 minutes to show yourself some love.
You'll want a blanket or a bolster to sit on.
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Blend: Overcoming Perfectionism with Kacee
Episode 6
Find a wall and prepare to dive inwards as Kacee guides you in an exploration of our tendencies and expectations towards perfectionism.
Class Format: Blend
Suggested Props: Wall, 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 blanket
Sweat Level: 💦 __ __ __
Pivotal Pose: N/A
Physical Focus: Quads, hamstrings
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Clarity: Hips + Twists Slow Burn with Ann
Episode 7
Through the series of twisting, standing poses, and seated hip openers, Ann will push you to sit in the discomfort to build strength and resilience.
Class is centered on Saucha, the niyama of cleanliness and clarity.
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20:40Episode 8
Prop-Free Vinyasa with Kacee
Episode 8
Kacee offers a quick vinyasa without props for those on the go and need some quick movement in their day.
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34:05Episode 9
Heart Flow with Dayle
Episode 9
The 4th Chakra (Anahata) governs our ability to love ourselves and others. Moving into the expansive space of the heart, Dayle's 34-minute flow explores variations in classic postures to open your body and spirit to compassion, love, and connection.
Class Format: Blend
Suggested Props: 2 blocks,... -
34:39Episode 10
Moving Energy with Katonah Yoga
Episode 10
Join Kacee for this recorded livestream Katonah Yoga class from July 8, 2022. This short, vibrant format opens with invigorating pranayama exercises and makes a great lunchtime pick-me-up.
Class Format: Katonah Yoga
Sweat: 💦💦
Suggested Props: blanket, 2-4 blocks, optional strap
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Flow for Body Awareness + Appreciation with Ann
Episode 11
Learn to embrace yourself as you are in Ann’s 45-minute Blend for Body Awareness and Appreciation with an additional meditation offered at the end.
Class Format: Blend
Suggested Props: 2 blocks and a strap
Sweat Level: 💦 💦 💦
Mental Focus: Appreciating yourself as you are -
Heart Opening Breathwork + Gentle Movement with Casey
Episode 12
Open the channels of love with this simple flow and breathwork meditation to release energetic blockages in the heart. All you will need for this class is a mat.
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41:09Episode 13
Blend for Perseverance with Paul
Episode 13
Pushing through intensity, discomfort, and setbacks is challenging on and off the mat. Deepen your reserve of willpower as Paul motivates you to embody the personal value of perseverance in this 41-minute Blend.
Class Format: Blend
Suggested Props: 2 blocks
Sweat Level: 💦💦💦
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Journaling + Restorative Yoga for Joy with Casey
Episode 14
Cultivate greater joy with Casey as you set aside 45-minutes of your day to move through physical and reflective journaling exercises.