Perfect Your Posture
Kurt's class features the upward facing dog pose and how it is perfect for opening and elongating the torso, stretching the spine, and strengthening the muscles. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
Yoga For Life
Yoga for Life with Kurt Johnson
Episodes (35)
S1:E1
Perfect Your Posture
Kurt's class features the upward facing dog pose and how it is perfect for opening and elongating the torso, stretching the spine, and strengthening the muscles. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E2
Boost Your Libido
Kurt's class features the wide angle seated forward bend which stretches the inside and back of the legs, increases blood flow to the pelvic area, strengthens the spine and calms the brain. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E3
Carpal Tunnel
Kurt's class features the plank pose to ease aching hands and decrease the chances of carpal tunnel. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E4
Stress Relief
Kurt's class features the child's pose, a soft calming pose and a great pose to leave the past behind and relieve tension. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E5
Perfect Your Focus
Kurt's class features the eagle pose, great for stretching the thighs, hips, shoulders, and upper back. A natural cure for improving concentration and balance because it takes extra focus to execute. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E6
Strengthening The Heart Muscle
Kurt's class features poses that will condition the heart - the Supported Shoulder Stand. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E7
PMS-No Laughing Matter
Kurt's class features poses that will ease some of the tension - the Bow Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E8
Water Retention Relief
Kurt's class features poses that will ease some of the problems with water retention - the Hero Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E9
Obesity
Kurt's class features poses that will increase weight loss - the Salutation Seal. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E10
The Essence of Yoga
Kurt's class features poses that will build a foundation for yoga. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E11
Just Breathe
Kurt's class features poses that will make breathing more efficient. The show consists of a quick pose workshop followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E12
Coordination & Balance
Kurt's class features poses that will improve coordination and balance – it’s called the Halfmoon pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E13
Wake Up to Insomnia
Kurt's class gives takeaway tips to fighting insomnia and features the chair pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E14
Headaches
Kurt's class reveals how to alleviate migraines and features the camel pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E15
Depression
Kurt's class reveals how yoga can mentally and physically change the way you can react to the world around you and features meditating in the resting pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E16
My Aching Feet!
Kurt's class reveals how the tree pose can strengthen the thighs, calves, ankles, and spine, improves sense of balance and reduces flat feet. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E17
Release Back Tension
Kurt's class reveals how yoga can release back tension. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E18
Attack Asthma
Kurt's class reveals the therapeutic and medicinal properties of yoga and features one technique that has been proven to clear the respiratory system, the cobra pose The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E19
Fight Anger & Frustration
Kurt's class reveals how yoga can help someone stay cool in a heated situation, the heron pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E20
Alleviate Anxiety
Kurt's class reveals how yoga is great for keeping our breathing and thinking in check and one pose that has positive calming attributes is called the bridge pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E21
Increasing Energy
Kurt's class features poses that will focus on increasing energy - the Bridge Pose, the Tree Pose, and the Upward Facing Dog Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E22
Insomnia
Kurt's class features poses that will help improve the quality of sleep - the Mountain Pose, the Locust Pose, and the Warrior I Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E23
Shoulders Up
Kurt's class features poses that will loosen and strengthen the neck and shoulders - the Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, the Cow Face Pose, and the Hanging Tadasna Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E24
Neck & Shoulders
Kurt's class features poses that will keep you calm and level headed - the Downward Facing Dog Pose, the Seated Forward Bend, and the Extended Triangle Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E25
Lose Those Extra Pounds
Kurt's class features poses that will shed those extra pounds - the Salutation Seal, the Wheel and the Crane Pose. First, a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E26
Stress Relief
Kurt's class features poses that will keep you stress free - the Full Boat Pose, the Cobbler's and the Standing Forward Bend. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E27
Young At Heart
Kurt's class features poses that will keep you young at heart - the Revolving Side Angle Pose, the Lotus and the Scale Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E28
Asthma Attack
Kurt's class features poses that will keep you young at heart - the Cobra Pose, the Reclining Hero and the Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E29
Embrace Happiness
Kurt's class features poses that will release extra endorphins and raise your spirits - the Salutation Seal, the Upward Bow and the Crane Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E30
Boost Your Energy
Kurt's class features poses that decrease signs of fatigue - the Wide Legged Forward Bend, the Wide Legged Twist and the Side Plank Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E31
Migraine Relief
Kurt's class focuses on relieving tension in the temples and sinuses with the Half Pigeon Pose, the Camel Pose, and the Child's Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E32
Patience: Keeping It Together
Kurt's class features poses that help work on patience, the Revolved Triangle, the Revolved Halfmoon, and the Revolved Final Twist. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E33
Flexibility
Kurt's class features poses that will improve physical and mental flexibility, the Sun Salutation A, Sun Salutation B, and the binding poses. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S1:E34
Ab Workout
Kurt's class features poses that are great for strengthening the core: the Boat Pose, the Trunk Rotation, and the Crane Pose. The show consists of a quick pose workshop, followed by a warm-up and then class.
S2:E4
Endurance
Kurt shows us that using modifications can help strengthen our bodies more quickly and increase our endurance.