TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Called the Atlas for the way the Greek titan held up the globe on his shoulders, the first neck spine holds up the weight of the cranium. In this class we mobilize the neck and cranial base using rocking, sliding, tilting, and stabilizing movements.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - The abdomen, the third chakra, is the hearth of the body and the seat of personal will.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - This day focuses on the heart and lung and the exquisite vibration of feeling that resides in the heart.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Most physical trainers agree that the iliopsoas is the primary muscle that provides support for the entire body. In this class, we engage the iliopsoas as a muscle of breathing, due to its insertion into the respiratory diaphragm.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - This day covers the emotional center relating to self expression, song and sound. In practice we do bridge poses, shoulderstand and the throat bandha.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - On this day we look at the centers in the skull relating to the brain, brainstem, sensory organs and consciousness. This day investigates the cranial sutures, the cranial-sacral system and the "master” pituitary and pineal gland.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we harness the lower belly bandha on our back in order to achieve structural support when sitting and standing.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - CHELTENHAM UK - In this unique class, Tias guides how to balance the skull in meditation, SATYA and asana practice. Through movement practices, we release tension in the neck, cranium, jaw, tongue, and inner ear.
TIAS LITTLE - in Dublin, Ireland - Throughout this immersion weekend, Tias's teachings will incorporate elements of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and mindfulness, offering participants a holistic and transformative experience.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The acupressure point known as the Gate of Life (between L2 -L3) is the source point for supporting kidney vitality and spinal motion. In this class we orient all movement and breath work from the Gate of Life acupressure point.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In yoga and qi gong, longevity and health is determined by the the health of the reproductive system. In this class, we bring blood and breath and movement into the uterine cavity to reduce stagnation and blockages.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class, we generate movement in the lower gut to mobilize the large intestine.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - FREE! - Please join Tias in the virtual space of Zoom following the publication of his newest book on poetry and prose. Tias will read poems, talk about what inspires him most in his writing and guide a drop-in savasana, weaving in passages from his collection.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The mesentery provides integration and support to all the abdominal organs. In this class we irrigate blood through the abdomen to reduce sluggishness and constriction and reduce excess fat from the mesentery.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we mobilize the low back in order to pump, squeeze, and expand the connective tissues that hold the kidneys into place.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - As its name suggests, the liver is the organ of life. In this class we do twists, arching poses, and inversions to improve circulatory flow through the liver.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The lungs are the most essential organs of a yoga practice responsible for absorbing prana into the body. In this class we elevate, spiral, pump, and expand the lungs using SATYA, asana, and pranayama.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we use movement and meditation to optimize circulatory flow through the neck, brain, and skull.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Telluride CO - Experience an unforgettable weekend of connection and inspiration nestled in the rugged mountains of Telluride. Tias and Surya will both be teaching multiple classes over the festival weekend.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we unlock the bioenergetic forces of our tailbone in order to generate flow through the spine to the crown of the head.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we bring structural integrity to the sacrum and sacral-iliac joints in order to generate lift and glide along the entire spine.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - There are very strong, strapping muscles that attach directly to the lumbar spine and all too often twisting, shearing or compressive forces pull the lumbar out of true. In this class we balance, fortify and tune the lumbar vertebrae.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in-person at Orleans Yoga in Cape Cod - This immersion is dedicated to sustaining the life force by infusing the body with prana. Throughout all of our movements and meditations, we embody a feeling of light and space.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we mobilize the upper back and shoulders in order to support deep, rhythmic and relaxed breathing.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we generate ease in the uppermost spine by mobilizing the strong musculature in the back of the neck while simultaneously making the throat pouch flexible.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class, we visualize having the eyes in the back of our skull while exploring how the eyes are strong governors of spinal motion.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we sensitize the flow of breath through the nostrils and throat while attending to the subtle sound through the airway of the throat and palate.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In this course we take a posture, map out the anatomical layers of fascia, and practice different techniques to release the connective tissue.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - The cranium and pelvis are closely paired in their structure and dynamic function. This immersion explores the vital balance between the polar ends of the spine – the sacrum and skull.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this practice we extend or “sip” the breath by interrupting the flow of breath using both deliberate and non-deliberate pauses.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In this immersion, Tias and Surya share their combined 50 years of study, practice, and teaching to design classes that are dynamic, playful, enlightening, and creative.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In this immersion we dive into sequences that will help deepen and diversify your practice. Each class explores posture combinations that are fun, dynamic and challenging. This is a unique opportunity to receive assistance and personal guidance in order to safely take your practice to the next level.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we compliment the Breath of Fire with a soft, fluid, watery breath (the Breath of Water).
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we isolate the flow of air through one nostril at a time in order to gain the feel and dimensionality of the breath along the right and left sides of the body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Following the Sun/Moon Breathing practice, in this class we weave the breath back and forth between both nostirls. The classic “alternate nostril breath” requires sensitivity and dexterity in the fingers. Like playing a wind instrument, we practice to hit smooth “notes” while regulating the flow of breath.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we activate the sound, vibration, and pitch of the pranayama breath in order to impart subtle shifts in the brain waves and consciousness.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we trace the pathway of qi in the "microcosmic” orbit from the low belly (dan tian) upward to the “heavens” of the neck and skull.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The pelvic loop involves a downward centering of the sacrum and tailbone in tandem with an upward scoop of the frontal hips. We explore the pelvic loop in order to effect the subtle dynamics of the pelvic viscera.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we focus on the juncture of the pelvic and kidney loop at L5-S1 in order to cultivate the internal lift of uddiyana bandha.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In the heart loop, we lift and spread the top chest while descending the shoulder blades in back. This movement lifts the lungs and heart upward from the diaphragm in preparation for pranayama.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - with Yogacampus - Join Tias for an introduction to SATYA, a practice designed to relieve chronic pain, manage stress, and improve flexibility through gentle, mindful movements. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn foundational techniques that promote joint mobility, tissue hydration, and a deeper connection with your body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The cranial loop is essential for postural alignment of the skull. In all movements throughout class, we feel the continuity of flow within the pelvic, kidney, heart, and cranial loops.
TIAS LITTLE - in Boston, MA - Four workshops designed to transform not only on physical levels, but also in the realms of the psyche and the heart. Back Bay Yoga Union welcomes Tias Little this fall for a full weekend of immersive theory, practice and learning. Register for individual workshops, or join for the entire weekend.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The lift of the palatine loop is essential for opening the internal airway of breath in the back of the throat while opening the sinus cavities leading up to the brain. In this class we overlap the cranial loop and the palatine loop with the revolving of the tongue backward.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The sciatic nerve is the longest in the body traveling from the low back down to your toes. In this class we mobilize the lower sciatic nerve (the tibial nerve) as it tunnels through the knee, calf, ankle, and foot.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In yoga and Chinese Medicine, the fall is associated with the organ of the lungs. In this immersion we practice somatic movements and postural yoga to make the lung tissue more supple and resilient.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The upper sciatic nerve is typically the culprit for radiating pain in the hip, buttock, low back, and upper leg. In this class we loosen the muscles that surround the sciatic nerve in order to release the structures of the hip, hamstring, and buttock.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In yoga and Ayurveda, marma points are vital acupressure points located on the surface of the body that connect to the energetic circuitry of nerve and blood. In this course we detail the 21 most important marma points that can be directly stimulated through yoga postures.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The brachial plexus includes a highway of nerves passing under the bridge of the collar bones. In this class we increase ROM in the arms while stretching and loosening the shoulders.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The Trigeminal nerve has 3 large branches that govern movement of the eyes, jaw, tongue, and face. In this class we mobilize and the muscles of the face, repatterning sensory connection to the eyes, nose, and tongue.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The vagus nerve is longest of all 12 cranial nerves. In this class we do vagal nerve stimulation exercises (stretching fascia, humming, breath retention) proven to reduce depression, anxiety, and paralysis.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The goal of all hatha yoga is to open the central channel of the body. In this class we do movements to benefit the spine, spinal cord, and brainstem in order to create a free flow of energy through the body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we mobilize the lymph in the upper inner thigh by stretching, pumping, and lengthening the fascia of the inner groin. In addition to opening the inner thigh, we improve lymphatic circulation through the foot, ankle, and hip.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In this immersion we cover the location of lymph nodes and vessels in the throat and practice many different variations of these poses in order to safely promote immune health in the neck and upper chest.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In order to assist detoxification of the blood, there is an abundance of lymph throughout the abdomen. In this class we pump, twist, and lengthen the belly in order to improve lymph drainage in the gut.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we generate mobility in the rib, chest, and lung in order to strengthen the lung chi and ward off infection.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we pump, rock, slide and stretch the underarm and surrounding tissue to improve circulation of lymph through the shoulder and chest.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - There are numerous lymph nodes in the neck and throat that prevent unwanted bacteria from entering the body. In this practice we increase the flow of blood and lymph through the neck and throat to safeguard the body against infection.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In yoga there are numerous techniques to help promote blood and lymph through the face, jaw, and tongue. In this class we lift and stretch the soft tissues of the face while cleansing and rinsing the sinuses, palate, and upper throat.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we reduce sluggishness and lethargy in the body by lubricating all tissues while suffusing the body in feelings of serenity and delight.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this series of classes we relax inward toward the core in order to dissolve tension in the nervous system, gut, spine and brain. Ultimately, we experience the unitive state of absorption free from distraction and division. At the end of the calendar year, join us for this experience of profound serenity and peace.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we lubricate the tissues of the body - particularly in the joints, lungs, and brain. When we refine kapha dosha, we embody a loving, heart-centered presence.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we mobilize the solar plexus while steadying the flow of “fire” through the nerve endings, fascia, and organs of perception.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we practice to clarify the fire element. We practice “right fire” which is the clear path of neuromuscular flow in both movement and meditation.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - Join us as we peer through the aperture of time in bearing witness to the light on this shortest day of the year. This class helps spark open a truly magical connection to the light within. Through asana, meditation, poetry, song and verse we invoke a timeless, all-penetrating light.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class, we reduce bluster and agitation in the nerves while opening the hip joints and toning the lower abdomen.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we bring steadiness and ease to the nerves and also practice "motionless vata" which is the experience of pure consciousness.
TIAS LITTLE & AADIL PALHIVALA ONLINE - Join two master teachers as they guide you through a yoga practice to enhance and balance the cranio-sacral movement in your body. In this special immersion, you will understand and experience the structural, physiological, and energetic connections of the cranio-sacral system with somatic movement, asana, and pranayama.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In the Chinese New Year calendar, this year is the year of the snake. In this class we free the sacrum, coccyx and surrounding musculature in order to mobilize the energy of kundalini in the first and second chakras.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - Immerse with us on the Prajna Temple grounds for an afternoon of deep practice, meditation, and sangha sharing. In this class, we will investigate the anatomical position of the kidneys and identify ways that the kidneys support the lungs and the flow of prana. In practice we practice twists, forward bends and supported backbends.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Berkeley CA - Join Tias & Surya in collaboration with Green Yogi for a weekend immersion.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - This workshop with Tias Little is an invitation to explore practical ways to create a “psychic shield,” helping you navigate modern life with greater ease, clarity, and inner strength.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - Immerse with us on the Prajna Temple grounds for an afternoon of deep practice, meditation, and sangha sharing. Take an afternoon to drop into deep practice for your body, mind, and spirit. In this class, Tias begins with slide work to outline the anatomical structures associated with the iliopsoas. In practice we alternately lengthen, flex, and revolve the iliopsoas prior to the practice of supine and seated pranayama.
TIAS LITTLE & AADIL PALKHIVALA - This unique event brings together two accomplished teachers to share their insights into the power and mystery of some of the oldest yoga practices. Using meditation, sounding, yoga posture, and pranayama, Aadil and Tias share their unique but complementary perspectives on how to attune to vibration in the subtle body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Spring is the perfect season to repair and recharge your system. This class is designed to optimise your health by releasing fatigue, soreness, and lethargy from your body. Learn rocking, pumping and squeezing movements to promote joint mobility, tissue hydration, and respiration. This is a perfect practice to reduce sluggishness and chronic pain while improving flexibility. Join Tias in this 2-hour workshop, on the foundation of SATYA practice.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - Immerse with us on the Prajna Temple grounds for an afternoon of deep practice, meditation, and sangha sharing. Take an afternoon to drop into deep practice for your body, mind, and spirit. In yoga we carefully stoke the fire within yet unfortunately there is often constriction in the gut due to stress and emotional holding. This class focuses on opening the belly through dynamic and passive poses.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary somatic studies, this course explores the structure of the body as an interconnected field of physical, energetic, and psychospiritual experience. Through embodied practice, meditation, and guided inquiry, Tias illuminates how the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems interweave with the energetic pathways of the nadis, chakras, and koshas. Note: Module 1 live session has passed. Sign up now to attend Module 2 live and you will gain instant, on demand access to the Module 1 recording!
TIAS LITTLE - in Dublin - Join Tias for a wonderful weekend of workshops at yogahub Dublin. Register for the full weekend or drop-in to individual workshops.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Northampton, UK - With the power of the land, the healing waters, strength of community, and nourishment of slowing down, we explore the profound connection between the belly brain and cranial brain through somatic practices, asana, pranayama, and yoga nidra.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - Summer is the perfect time to uplift your practice and deepen your soul's journey. In the summer we celebrate the effulgence of the season as we weave together yoga postures, meditation, SATYA, and outdoor walking meditation.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - This month we continue the practice of "neural flossing” for the connective tissue. A practice of “fascia flossing" helps loosen the soft tissues that envelop the nerves, brings elasticity to the muscles and opens the joints. In each class, we pump, stretch, and “tease” the fascia to facilitate neural glide and improve range of motion in the connective tissue.
TIAS & SURYA - in Orleans, MA - This July while practicing right on the Atlantic Ocean in the magical setting of Cape Cod, we focus on ways to embody more fluidity inside. All practices aim to support the body's fluid tidal rhythms, pulses and wave-like motion. We explore the connection between states of yogic absorption (samadhi) and equilibrium of the bodily fluids.
TIAS LITTLE - In-Person & Hybrid Immersion - Designed by Tias Little after 30 years of education, practice, study, and research, SATYA is a somatic practice that builds mindfulness through movement. We practice fine articulated movement to open new pathways of perception and feeling. Our SATYA 1 immersion is perfect for first-time students or returning practitioners looking to reconnect with the subtle body. This training includes a mix of pre-recorded content, live sessions, and embodied practice—all accessible online.
REGISTER NOW In classical yoga, the body is thought to be made up of five primary elements—earth, water, fire, air and space. In this month of classes, we explore how the elements relate to the breath, the nerves, the bones and the skin. Each practice is devoted to embodying the ...
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - In-Person & Hybrid Immersion - In this in-depth study of the subtle body, we explore the five primary winds —in the lower intestine, solar plexus, chest and head. Through dharma study, guided meditation, yoga nidra, somatic awareness and yoga postures, this is a transformational week of practice and study.
REGISTER NOW This month we devote all somatic and yoga practices to releasing the strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments that surround the hips. In each class we stretch and strengthen the connective tissue to generate fluidity and stability in the hip joints. * All classes are held from 9:00 - ...
US STUDENTS - REGISTER HERE UK STUDENTS - REGISTER HERE You probably have known a friend or family member who has suffered from debilitating dementia. The onset of dementia is rising rapidly worldwide affecting 1 in 10 people over the age of 65. While the actual cause of dementia is ...
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Orleans, MA - Join Tias and Surya for a deeply rejuvenating immersion providing the essential knowledge on how to use pressure point stimulation in any therapeutic context to heal the body.
REGISTER HERE Regulating Blood Pressure, Regulating the Heart The heart beats over 2.5 billion times over the course of a lifetime. At the same time, blood pressure always fluctuates during the course of a day. Yogis make it a point to regulate blood pressure through breathing techniques, postural yoga, diet ...
REGISTER NOW We devote this month’s classes to increasing spinal motion beginning at the coccyx and moving to the crown of the head. Each class will be a deep dive into the energetic structure of each spinal segment. Through sliding, gliding, stretching and stabilizing practices, we open the pathway of ...
US STUDENTS - REGISTER HERE UK STUDENTS - REGISTER HERE Finding the Still Point The practice of Yoga Nidra enables the entire nervous system to rejuvenate and the brain to rest deeply. The pacifying effects on the brain in Yoga Nidra practice are similar to the still point in cranial-sacral therapy ...
REGISTER NOW A Winter Practice for Immunity, Vitality and Rejuvenation As we enter the winter season, we restore and energize the body by supporting lymphatic flow. To pump the lymph, we encourage wave like flow through the skin, fascia, organs and interstitial spaces of the body. * All classes are ...
REGISTER NOW Children are known to self soothe by rocking, sliding, shaking, tapping or pumping their body (known as stimming). It is proven that repetitive physical motion calms the nervous system and regulates the biorhythms. This month we practice somatic movements and yoga poses to boost a parasympathetic response in ...
REGISTER ONLINE In these unsettled times, yoga invites us back to the quiet intelligence of the heart. The Katha Upanishad reminds us that freedom comes through "loosening the knots of the heart." Through gentle movement, meditation, and verse, we explore the heart as both a physical and spiritual center- softening ...
REGISTER ONLINE This month on the path of practice, we reignite our vows to become more wholesome, clear and connected. In each class, we illuminate one of the five vows from the Yoga Sutras — cleanliness, contentment, physical discipline, contemplation, and devotion — clarifying our heart and mind while affirming ...
REGISTER HERE Bandhas are internal seals that direct the flow of vital energy through the body. Engaging the bandhas is an essential part of yoga, for the bandhas impact the master glands of the body while sparking open the nerve bundles along the front of the spine. However, due to ...
REGISTER ONLINE In this 2-month practice arc, we explore the body through loops, spirals, and diagonal pathways that organize balance from the ground upward. Beginning in the feet and moving through the legs, pelvis, trunk, and into the hands and shoulders, we trace connective pathways that support both stability and ...
TIAS LITTLE - In-Person & Hybrid Immersion - Designed by Tias Little after 30 years of education, practice, study, and research, SATYA is a somatic practice that builds mindfulness through movement. We practice fine articulated movement to open new pathways of perception and feeling. Our SATYA 1 immersion is perfect for first-time students or returning practitioners looking to reconnect with the subtle body. This training includes a mix of pre-recorded content, live sessions, and embodied practice—all accessible online.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - On this day of the mid summer solstice, when the earth tilts closest to the sun, we celebrate the power of the sun as cultures have done for hundreds of years. In our practice, we align with the equinox and bring dynamic solar flow to our practice.
REGISTER ONLINE: June 14 REGISTER ONLINE: August 16 In these classes we celebrate the time honored practice of drinking tea in order to enhance meditative focus and evoke a flavor of the sublime. Each enrolled student begins class preparing tea at home then at the start of the Zoom session ...
