TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Known as the “fifth hamstring,” this muscle is the most powerful of the inner groins. In this class we explore connection to the mid line, while strengthening and lengthening this key muscle.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - This muscle is known as the “six-pack abs.” In this class we follow subtle cues to gain more sensitivity and suppleness of the rectus abdominus without causing strain.
SURYA LITTLE & MARGO BACHMAN ONLINE - This class supports women of all ages on the path of practice toward restoration, radiant wellness, and optimal vitality. Each class will include lectures weaving in the lunar cycles, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and western sciences’ view of the female body, hormones, energetic patterns and organs.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we do many different movements for the shoulders and neck to increase ROM and bring ease to the uppermost region of the shoulders.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - This is a unique opportunity to work with both Tias and Surya in the beautiful setting of the Prajna Temple. In this class we free the sacrum, coccyx, and surrounding musculature in order to mobilize the energy of Kundalini in the first chakra.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we engage the bicep by pumping, spiraling, stretching, and weight bearing in order to bring freedom of movement to the arm, upper ribs, and shoulders.
SURYA LITTLE & MARGO BACHMAN ONLINE - This class supports women of all ages on the path of practice toward restoration, radiant wellness, and optimal vitality. Each class will include lectures weaving in the lunar cycles, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and western sciences’ view of the female body, hormones, energetic patterns and organs.
SURYA LITTLE & MARGO BACHMAN ONLINE - This class supports women of all ages on the path of practice toward restoration, radiant wellness, and optimal vitality. Each class will include lectures weaving in the lunar cycles, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and western sciences’ view of the female body, hormones, energetic patterns and organs.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class, we do numerous jaw exercises while connecting the jaw to the spine and pelvis.
SURYA LITTLE & MARGO BACHMAN ONLINE - This class supports women of all ages on the path of practice toward restoration, radiant wellness, and optimal vitality. Each class will include lectures weaving in the lunar cycles, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and western sciences’ view of the female body, hormones, energetic patterns and organs.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In the internal arts, knees are associated with vitality and longevity. But the knees are tricky as they are under constant demand to support the weight of the body. In this class we safely extend, flex and rotate the knee joint.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class, we pump, spiral, stretch and glide the primary muscles that span the hip joint. This class serves to alleviate sciatica and low back pain while increasing the flow of energy through the spine.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we take a deeper dive into the hips with more complex and challenging hip work. We stretch the strong musculature of the hip from many many different angles to generate lightness and flow in the pelvis and spine.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - After winter, spring twists are the medicine to sprout new change and growth while energizing the body. This class will emphasize standing, seated, and supine twists that mobilize the internal organs and promote abundant circulation of blood through the spinal nerves.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we balance the complex of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - The first chakra is the powerful base, related to the geometry of the square that provides the gateway to the entire chakra system.
TIAS AND SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - The watery realm of the sacrum is the home of the reptilian power or kundalini.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we first stretch and mobilize the wrists before weight bearing on the arms. Because the wrists are the foundation for all weight bearing postures on the arms, we devote the practice to hand, thumb, forearm, and wrist mobilization.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - On Earth Day 2024 we commit to conserving the precious prana we are given. In this class we explore how the ecosystem of the subtle body - the breath, bloodstream, and thought waves - is interdependent with all of nature. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Yoga for Climate Action.
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.
SURYA LITTLE & JANE BLOOM - in Santa Fe - Immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being over 3 days at the beautiful grounds of Prajna Yoga in Santa Fe. Through shared & intimate experience, we make space for deep listening and embodiment through yoga, pranayama, meditation, journaling, group altar making, discussion, and deep rest.
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.
SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - Because the furnace of the belly is under near constant demand to fire, it is imperative to periodically let the core cool down and idle. In this class all poses are supported.
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 immersion, we take a deep dive into the fluid system as it is expressed through the spine, brain, fascia and organs. In our SATYA, asana and breathing practices, you will learn new pathways of movement and new ways of articulating the fluid based, biodynamic potency within us all.
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 & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe, NM - In this class we “press”, twist, rotate, and squeeze the hips to generate fluidity in the spine. This helps pump spinal fluid up the spine and around the brain, fluid that the yoga texts liken to a divine elixir.
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 & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In this course we utilize postures, pranayama, meditation, and dietary regulation to support the health of the internal organs.
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 & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - In SATYA 2, you will learn more complex sequencing, more nuanced variations of movement, and more about the physiological benefits.
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.
SURYA LITTLE & ELENA BROWER - in Santa Fe - Join Surya and Elena to center in, get back in touch with yourself and tune into your innate wisdom as we turn inward for winter.
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.
