If you're wishing you could have expert yoga instructors teach to you in your home every day...
Or you're needing some inspiration to keep going in your practice…
Or wanting a proven method to help you release stress and tension during crazy times...
We have something for you!
What if you could bring two veteran yoga teachers with over 50 years of experience into your living room and know that you're in good hands while you’re at home or when you’re on the road?
What if it was ridiculously affordable to have unlimited access to pre-recorded and live alignment-based classes on an easy-to-use platform?
Inner Freedom Yoga is online and we're excited to SHARE WITH YOU!
With the threat of Covid and the busyness of life, now is the perfect time to get support for your home yoga practice.
And we've got you covered!
Let's look at what's holding you back for a moment...
- You’re not attending local yoga classes but you don’t know how to practice at home
- Or you do practice at home but you’re bored of the same old thing
- You’re wanting to do yoga at home but can’t get yourself motivated
- Or you’re afraid you’ll hurt yourself if you practice at home, so you don't
- You don't know how to sequence properly, so you don't practice at home
- Or you don't go to classes because you don't have the time or the money
The truth is, you could hurt yourself without proper instruction.
In fact, according to News Medical: “emergency-room visits for yoga injuries
have escalated by 70 percent in the past five years.”
And according to a survey by Dr. Loren Fishman, MD, “most yoga injuries occur due to
unsafe techniques or alignment, previous injury, excess effort, or a lack of adequate instruction on the part of the teacher.”
So quality instruction and optimal alignment are essential for safety in yoga poses.
It's also true that if you don’t keep your body flexible and strong, you may be more prone to injuries and weight-gain,
not to mention conditions like heart disease, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, migraines and sleeplessness.
But the good news is that yoga can hep prevent all of these conditions and more.
STUDIES SHOW:
13 Benefits of Yoga That Are Supported by Science - from healthline.com
- Decreases Stress: Studies show that yoga can help ease stress and lower your levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
- Relieves Anxiety: “Several studies show that practicing yoga can lead to a decrease in symptoms of anxiety.”
- Reduces Inflammation: “Some studies show that yoga may reduce inflammatory markers in the body and help prevent pro-inflammatory diseases.”
- Improves Heart Health: “Alone or in combination with a healthy lifestyle, yoga may help decrease risk factors for heart disease.”
- Improves Quality of Life for Cancer patients: A study on women with breast cancer who practiced yoga said “the women had less pain and fatigue with improvements in levels of invigoration, acceptance and relaxation. Other studies have found that yoga may help improve sleep quality, enhance spiritual well-being, improve social function and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer.”
- Depression: “Several studies have found that yoga may decrease symptoms of depression by influencing the production of stress hormones in the body.”
- Chronic Pain: “Yoga may help reduce chronic pain in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis.”
- Promote Sleep Quality: “In a 2005 study, 69 elderly patients were assigned to either practice yoga, take an herbal preparation or be part of the control group. The yoga group fell asleep faster, slept longer and felt more well-rested in the morning than the other groups.”
- Flexibility: “Research shows that practicing yoga can help improve balance and increase flexibility.”
- Improve breathing: A 2009 study found that “practicing yogic breathing improved symptoms and lung function in patients with mild-to-moderate asthma.” Another study on college students who took a semester of yoga showed they “had a significant increase in vital capacity” after the course.
- Migraines: Studies show that yoga may stimulate the vagus nerve and reduce migraine intensity and frequency, alone or in combination with conventional care.
- Promotes healthy eating: one study of eating disorder patients found that “yoga helped reduce both eating disorder symptoms and preoccupation with food.”
- Strength: “Some studies show that yoga can cause an increase in strength, endurance and flexibility.”
There are so many wonderful benefits of yoga, but if you don’t practice enough, you won’t experience them.
Fortunately, with Inner Freedom Yoga online, you'll be set!
Robyn and Patrick have over 55 years of teaching experience combined, with decades of study in safe alignment, biomechanics, tension reduction, myofascial release, meditation and more.
Check out the benefits this experienced yogi received from our recent online classes:
Kimberly Cabot
Life Coach
Robyn, my body, mind, and heart were so soothed by the practice with you. I felt deep and heavy in my body during savasana. It was a calm and presence I had not felt in awhile. Thank you!
In Patrick's class , I loved that I really listened to my body and modified as needed. Such a side benefit to at- home yoga to do it just as I need. I also love that you both offered modifications.
I loved the lacrosse ball work with Patrick. I woke up with so much more space in my upper body today. I could feel my neck continue to open yesterday after class. I forgot how good a great yoga teacher can help me to feel.
I know you might be thinking...
But I can’t find time for yoga classes!
With our online membership, you don’t need to carve out 90 minutes for a yoga class plus the extra time it takes to drive and park your car. We have classes as short as 5 minutes and as long as 90 minutes. So you can find the one that fits your schedule without the drive.
It’s usually hard for me to find the right level of class at the time that works best.
With our growing library of over 230 classes and a large variety of class levels and topics, you’ll have numerous options at your fingertips whenever you like, from Gentle and Basics to alignment tutorials and Level 2.
Imagine doing yoga almost every day in the comfort of your own home and...
having so much suppleness that you could easily bend to pick up your grandchild, work in the garden, or twist to clean out a closet without any after-effects in your lower back or shoulder.
What if you could quickly fall asleep and wake up feeling rested and excited for your day?
What if you were calm and level-headed even when the world seems to be falling apart around you?
That’s what can happen when you commit to a regular home yoga practice with qualified instructors who safely guide you while speaking to the essence of your heart.
Here's what these students recently experienced after taking our online classes:
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I really appreciated this class today. It helped me to relax and ground. I had some hip pain and it released.
- Jill, psychotherapist
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“I was so happy to participate in an online class with Robyn last week! My heart was smiling through all of it and afterwards I felt more relaxed than I had in days.”
Terra, massage therapist
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“This is a nourishing compassionate yoga. My body & mind is happy. Patrick is a wise gentle master of his practice.”
Debbie, health advisor
Once you say yes and commit to your home practice, all you have to do is put down your mat and press the button, and we’ll be right there to guide you along at whatever level feels best. You don't even have to wear a nice yoga outfit! And class will never be crowded.
Here’s what you can expect from your Inner Freedom Yoga Online Membership:
- A reliable alignment method that will keep your joints and muscles safe
- Skillful guidance keeping you flowing from pose to pose with clear instruction
- Organized and thoughtful sequencing that prepares your body for deeper poses without sacrificing your safety
- Heartfelt themes that bring in a deeper meaning, speaking to issues and longings in your daily life
- Mindful instruction that keeps you in the groove with your breathing
- A great variety of poses and themes from class to class
GET INNER FREEDOM YOGA ONLINE MEMBERSHIP TO...
With your IFY Online Membership, your classes are alignment - based flow classes with certified Anusara Yoga instructors, Robyn Smith and Patrick Harestad.
You'll get unlimited access to:
- Different class levels from beginner to advanced
- A variety of video lengths from 5 to 90 minutes
- Multiple topics like shoulders, hips, hamstrings, back bends, flow, stress-relief, strength-building, core work, and more
- Short clinics on alignment, tension relief, and bio-mechanics of different body parts and poses
- Special classes on meditation, pranayama (breathing), and introductory classes
- 1 Live classes every week
With new classes arriving in our library every week!
here's what the membership area looks like:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How does the membership work?
We are inviting you to become an IFY Online Member at an especially low rate. That fee will NEVER increase for you, as long as you keep your membership active with automated monthly payments. If you cancel and then want to resume later, you’ll need to pay the current rate.
Can I rewatch the same classes and how long will they be available?
We have an online video library that will grow each week - with over 230 videos so far. You will have unlimited access to all the videos and can watch them as many times as you like. We upload 1 new videos per week. We don’t remove any unless there are issues with them.
How do I register?
If you click the red button below, you will get taken to the registration form where you can sign up. Enter your name and email so we can send you your password and inform you about the Live class schedule, special announcements, etc. There will be a payment button on the form where you can use PayPal or a credit card.
Will there be Live classes and recordings of them?
Yes! We offer 1 live class per week which you can join via Zoom. It is recorded and added to the library for later viewing. The regular Live class is held Sundays at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST and is generally level 1 or 1 -2, alternately taught by Robyn and Patrick.
What is the technology needed for viewing?
All videos in the library are hosted on our website. When you register, you'll get a unique password to get access. Can you view it on a TV screen? Yes, if you have a system to hook your TV up to the internet.
Can I make requests and ask questions once I'm a member?
Absolutely! We are always open to feedback and answering questions and want to serve you as best we can. Please don’t ever hesitate to shoot us an email, ask a question after a live class, or find us in your members-only FB group with whatever requests or questions you have and we’ll do our best to meet your needs!
What's the cancellation policy?
Just send us an email 14 days or more before your next payment is due and we'll make sure you don't get charged again.
How can I find the optimal classes for my needs? There is search bar so you can easily search for classes based on title, level, description, focus area and length. You'll receive more information about this in your initial email after registering.
Will I need yoga props?
For most people, they're really helpful and we will often recommend you use them in the classes for certain situations. Ideally, you have a minimum of one firm foam or cork yoga block, 4” x 6” x 9”, one 6 ft. or longer strap, one firm cotton or wool blanket. In some classes, we’ll use tennis or lacrosse balls, so have one of those handy as well. The lacrosse ball is much more firm and therefore more intense on the muscles/fascia, so it can be more effective, but it may be too much for some people.
You're in good hands with Robyn and Patrick.
Hi! I'm Robyn Smith, E-RYT 500. I have been teaching yoga for over 29 years and hold certifications from Anusara Yoga, Integrative Yoga Therapy, and Hanna Somatic Education. I specialize in therapeutics and bio-mechanical alignment while keeping my classes moving with short flowing sequences, creative modifications and juicy heart themes. For many years, I taught yoga teacher trainings, workshops, retreats, and privates. Now I offer relationship coaching and workshops in The Yoga of Healthy Relationships. For me, yoga is fun and helps me to stay connected to my body and heart, while helping me to unwind stress and tension.
Hello, I'm Patrick Harestad, a Certified Anusara Yoga instructor, Board Certified Structural Integrator, (Kenesis Myofascial Integrator) and a Certified Massage Therapist and have been teaching yoga since 2000. For many years, I co-taught our local teacher trainings and have been invited to teach anatomy for other teacher trainings in CA and OR. My teaching blends my deep exploration of anatomy, kinesiology, and Structural Integration modalities with Anusara Yoga to bring a unique experience of hatha yoga.
MORE TESTIMONIALS:
“Patrick is the ultimate and coolest anatomy nerd I know. Hands-down. His knowledge is unsurpassed and his yoga classes are so fun because not only is he guiding you from the heart and into heart-opening poses, he’s also weaving in his extensive knowledge of anatomy. And for me that gives my brain some thing to grasp onto as well as my heart. He is a magical human being full of love and light his classes are challenging and gentle. His flute playing and songs and prayers feed the soul.”
- Vanessa
"I have a back issue I have that causes me daily pain. Robyn is tender, her approach is restorative and I can transition into poses with ease. Patrick is very sweet and supportive. I would recommend anyone to take advantage of these great teachers." - Cate
"Robyn Smith is a fantastic teacher. I highly recommend this teacher. Patrick is another superb teacher! Bringing strength and gentleness to every class!!!" - Grace
"Robyn is absolutely the best yoga teacher I've encountered over the last 6 yrs. Her teaching style breaks each individual pose into several smaller steps. This helps me feel more confident when practicing at home. Her dedicated practice is an asset to our community." - Summer
"Thank you so much for this Patrick, and for your vulnerability about the work, at the beginning of the video. A true gift!" - Don
"Robyn is extremely professional and definitely knows her yoga. The flow of the class is being taught while at the same time explained so you also can follow along and see where your body is benefitting. She also teaches you set-ups to move graciously into the next position." - Jenn
Robyn, "that was awesome!!! I feel great. I even cried a little with so much gratitude. I like your style; learning so many moves to teach my students.” Crystal
"I really like the readings and insights Patrick starts class with. Patrick is my favorite yoga teacher ever. The opportunity to continue to learn from him and Robyn is really important to me.” - C.M.
If you want to experience greater vibrancy, suppleness, heart-opening, or stress-relief like the other yogis on this page, then we encourage you to take the plunge and become a Member of IFY Online.
INVESTMENT: Only $15.97 per month
We have kept this low rate because of the pandemic and recession.
You'll get to keep this rate forever, as long as your subscription is active with
automated monthly payments.
Cancel it and you will pay more to renew if the rate has increased.
$15.97 per month? I know, it's so low! But we wanted to make this a no-brainer for you.
That's approximately the cost of only 1 regular yoga class per month. But with your membership, you'll get unlimited access to over 230 recorded classes, with new classes arriving every week. And you can cancel any time.
When you sign up, you’ll also get these bonuses:
- At least 4 monthly LIVE yoga classes, so you can stay connected to your greater yoga community and not feel so alone
- An IFY Online members-only Facebook group - a place to get support, ask questions and commune with other yogis
- $20 off your first private one-on-one online yoga session with Robyn or Patrick. We’ll guide you into a personalized practice with sequencing especially geared for the needs and issues in your body
Get Started!
Become a Member
Sign up now so you can get started with this low rate for unlimited monthly IFY classes.
We look forward to helping you experience more comfort, strength and flexibility in your body & peace in your mind!
~ Robyn Smith and Patrick Harestad,
certified Anusara Yoga Instructors
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