TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The piriformis travels from the outer hip through the center of the buttock and is a primary culprit in creating sciatic pain. By release of this muscle, an entire swoosh of bioelectric flow moves up through the spine.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - Hatha Yoga as we know it today, primarily targets flexibility and strength in the myofascia. We examine the role of the smooth and striated muscle, the properties of collagen, and the perifascia around the organs.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - We like to say it is “obliquatory” to stretch and strengthen the sides of the abdominal cavity each day.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - While we tend to think of fat as negative, fat plays a crucial role in energy storage, lubrication, protection, and sensory awareness.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we stretch and spiral the lats before strengthening through fun arm balances like the crow.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - ORLEANS YOGA on Cape Cod - Join us for the Art of Healing, in-depth training on how to address structural imbalances in the body. Through anatomical study, demonstration, pose modification, prop work, and manual assistance, we address common muscular-skeletal strain patterns.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Through SATYA arm spirals and a series of slide & glide movements we make the pecs supple. Then by weight bearing on the arms we provide stability for the entire upper chest cavity.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - The bone houses both vitality and longevity for the entire body. In practice we build more solid bones by tapping into the rich reserves of the bone marrow.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - Hatha Yoga increases sensory flow through the nerve tissue and coherency of the nervous system brings a feeling of delight to the entire body/mind. We investigate the effects of diet, pranayama, and mind states on the nervous system.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - The reproductive tissue is closely paired to immunity, physical vitality, and longevity. We study male and female reproductive health and practice hip, inner groin, and lower abdominal releases.
TIAS LITTLE - Greener Pastures Yoga, Portland ME - Join Tias for a special 3-class weekend of nourishment, embodiment, and lightness: "Nourishing Blood, Breath, & Bone," Centering In," and "Yoking the Shoulder Girdle."
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we alternately lengthen and shorten the hamstring in order to bring lightness and lift to the entire back body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The TFL muscle is a short, sneaky muscle that wraps the iliotibial band around to the front pelvis. Be sure to have your roller or physiological ball ready as we release this muscle along with the entire IT band.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we work toward bringing equal tension to the right and left QL muscle via side bends, forward bends, and twists.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we make the spine buoyant and strong by working the paraspinal muscles in front folds, backbends, and twists.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this training, we practice churning, massaging, and stretching movements for the abdomen in order to increase digestive fire and boost overall levels of energy in the body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we do side bends and inversions and conclude with pranayama via the support of the serratus anterior.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - Most anatomists identify the scalenes as the “iliopsoas of the neck” given their essential role in cervical balance. Totaling 6 muscles (3 on each side) we balance the neck through standing poses, headstand preps, and twists.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we press, lift, and pump the heel and ankle in order to stimulate kinetic flow through the entire body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we practice supine, sitting, and standing poses to articulate the tibia and its surrounding tissues.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - Pasadena, CA - Join us in collaboration with Yoga House for this 3-day immersion which weaves together meditation, yoga, & somatic movement to illuminate, balance, & inspire!
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we pump, rock, and tilt the sacrum while exploring movement in the SI joints, the anterior sacrum, and the coccyx.
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 we build pliability in the lungs, diaphragm, and ribs.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we spiral, lift, extend, and compress the upper arm in order to help move blood flow through the entire chest cavity.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we slide, lift, rotate, and widen the collar bones in order to bring lightness and ease to the entire chest and neck.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In each pose we practice orienting from the temporal bones and explore the polarity between the side skull and the outer pelvis.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we practice somatic movements and postures not to engineer or manipulate the breath, but to allow our breath to “breathe of its own accord.”
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The inhalation is the life-giving breath, sustaining all tissues in the body. In this class we bring sensitivity to the movement of inhalation in all postures, to generate elasticity and lightness in the rib, diaphragm, and lung.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The exhalation is the “letting go” breath, one that actively discharges strain from the body. In this class we emphasize the emptying phase of the breath in all poses. In pranayama, we expel the breath to purify and flush the lungs.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we use the whole body to exercise alternate nostril breathing, linking the right “solar” side of the body with the right nostril and the left “lunar” side with the left nostril.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The interrupted breath strengthens local segments of the ribs, intercostal muscles and lungs. We combine this breath with our somatic movement and yoga poses as we move and pause, move and pause.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in Santa Fe - As the winter season sets in and the light in the sky wanes on Winter Solstice, we come together for an immersive practice. In this class we illumine the spaces within through breath work, meditative flow, supported holds, and deep stillness.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - This breath generates heat and an internal glow within all tissues of the body. In the practice of asana and somatic movement, we use Breath of Fire to rinse, cleanse and flush the many airways of the lungs and to bring energy and luminosity to the mind-heart.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE ONLINE - On the cusp of a new year, we come together to generate a collective intention, a vision for positive change and growth. Through meditation, reflection, movement and yoga we build both resiliency and flexibility and celebrate the marvelous, wild, ever-changing world we live in. Join us!
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class, we explore the edge between strength and solidity and relaxation and ease in all poses.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The challenge we all face as we age is to remain vital and fluid. We introduce longevity practices by working with the energetics of the tissues deep within the brain.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - Santa Fe NM - This mid-winter class supports dropping into deep rest while revitalizing both body and mind. We weave together, poetry, prayer, movement, and meditation to generate a feeling of spaciousness, calm, and inner delight.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In Zen training, koans are a marvelous way to open the body and mind to a sense of boundlessness, clarity and space. In this class we use one koan as a means to unlock physical compression and open to a greater capacity of awareness.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - The Heart Sutra, known as the Prajna-Paramita, is one of the most celebrated of all teachings in Buddhist traditions. In this class we chant the sutra at the start, and weave the essential message of this marvelous verse through all of the practice.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we dance the body of the light by celebrating the living light that enlivens all tissues and illuminates consciousness.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we make the body into a kind of offering and generate an attitude of devotion. An attitude of generosity promotes kindness of heart and clarity of purpose.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we build the cardio-vascular pulse to nourish all the cells of the body.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we support blood flow back to the heart by pumping the legs and churning the abdomen.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class, we promote fluid wave-like movements through the spine, spinal cord, and brain tissue.
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 immersion we dive into core work for the spine, sacrum, back, and hips.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In meditation and movement practice, we celebrate the body of love by drenching all the tissues in oxygen rich prana.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we connect to the vibratory hum within the cells by alternating between filling and emptying, and rising and falling movements.
TIAS & SURYA LITTLE - in New Orleans - This training covers the foundational movements of the SATYA practice. This will revitalize your own body by reducing fatigue, building coherence, and integration of all the connective tissues of your body.
TIAS LITTLE, NEW ORLEANS LA - Join Tias & Surya as we return to Swan River in New Orleans for a very special 3-class immersion! Supple Hips, Quiet Mind, Spinal Longevity, and Expanding the Lungs, Heart and Ribs.
SURYA LITTLE - in New Orleans - In this class we do dynamic and restorative yoga to support women of all ages on the path of practice from menstruation to menopause. All practices for the hips, lower back, and internal organs support restoration, radiant wellness, and optimal vitality.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - In this class we do positions to rock, lift, invert, and pump the lymphatic channels in order to support lymph drainage.
TIAS LITTLE ONLINE - This muscle along the front of the shin provides ROM to the ankle and arch of the foot. Through direct pressure, stretching, and strengthening of this muscle we increase agility in the lower leg.
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.
