Amanda Cyr
40 Episodes
Amanda Cyr is an Essentrics Master Trainer and Educator.
She began teaching Essentrics in 2013 and joined the Teacher Training department at the Essentrics Head Office in 2015, where her role is focused on expanding and developing the Essentrics program. She works closely with Miranda Esmonde-White and the instructor community by hosting retreats, workshops and live teacher trainings worldwide. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wilfrid Laurier University and draws on her fascination with the human body and its design to help guide her work.
In her aim to continually expand her knowledge of the body’s natural healing systems, she completed a restorative yoga certification and is in the process of becoming an Ayurvedic wellness practitioner. By sharing the Essentrics technique, Amanda is devoted to redefining the true meaning of fitness and helping people experience what it feels like to be healthy and happy in their bodies.
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17:11Episode 1
Stretch & Strengthen on the Floor
Episode 1
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Slow
Components: All FloorObjectives: Pregnancy, Rebalancing, Stress Relief, Relaxation
Focus: Full Body, Abs, Back, Spine, Calves, Achilles, Shins, Feet, Groin, Hips, Neck, Quads -
15:18Episode 2
Stretch & Strengthen at the Barre
Episode 2
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Medium
Components: All BarreObjectives: Pregnancy, Balance, Flexibility, Stretching, Rebalancing
Focus: Lower Body, Ankles, Feet, Groin, Hamstrings, Hips, IT Band, Knees, Legs, Psoas, Quads, Thighs -
15:17Episode 3
Improve Circulation & Relieve Tension
Episode 3
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Medium
Components: All StandingObjectives: Posture, Pregnancy, Rebalancing
Focus: Full Body, Back, Spine, Hips, Shoulders -
26:40Episode 4
Beginner Flexibility with Amanda Cyr
Episode 4
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner / All Levels
Pace: Slow
Components: Standing and FloorObjectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Pain relief, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Arthritis, Back Pain, Osteoporosis
Focus: Full Body, Back, Spine, Groin, Ha...
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Desk Workout: Hip Stretch & Tension Relief
Episode 5
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Slow
Components: Standing and Barre
Objectives: Connective Tissue, Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Pain Relief, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Desk
Focus: Lower Body, Hamstrings, Hips, IT Band, Knees, Legs, Quads, Thig... -
Desk Workout: Energy Boost & Circulation
Episode 6
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Medium
Components: All standing
Objectives: Cardio, Energy Boost, Mobility, Range of Motion, Posture, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Desk
Focus: Full Body, Lower Body, Arms, Back, Spine, Hands, Wrists, Fingers, Hips, Knees, Legs, Ribs, Shoulders, Thighs, W... -
Desk Workout: Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back Release
Episode 7
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Slow
Components: All Seated
Objectives: Connective Tissue, Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Pain Relief, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Desk
Focus: Upper Body, Arms, Back, Spine, Legs, Pectorals, Chest, ShouldersStr...
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04:07Episode 8
Desk Workout: Liberate Your Shoulders
Episode 8
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Slow
Components: All standing
Objectives: Connective Tissue, Mobility, Range of Motion, Posture, Stress Relief, Frozen Shoulder, Desk
Focus: Upper Body, Neck, Pectorals, Chest, ShouldersThis short and effective shoulder rebalancing sequence is the p...
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06:01Episode 9
Desk Workout: Lower Body Energy Boost
Episode 9
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Medium
Components: All standing
Objectives: Connective Tissue, Mobility, Range of Motion, Posture, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Desk, Back Pain
Focus: Lower Body, Ankles, Butt, Glutes, Groin, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Legs, Thighs, WaistSitting for long...
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Desk Workout: Decompress Your Spine & Stretch Your Hip Flexors
Episode 10
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Slow
Components: All standing
Objectives: Connective Tissue, Mobility, Range of Motion, Posture, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Back Pain, Desk
Focus: Full Body, Back, Spine, Core, Pectorals, Chest, Shoulders, WaistWe all know that sitting can cause poo...
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15-Minute Full Body Activation with Amanda Cyr
Episode 11
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: All standing
Objectives: Energy Boost, Posture, Toning, Strengthening
Focus: Full Body, Lower Body, Back, Spine, Butt, Glutes, Feet, Quads, Ribs, WaistThis 15-minute energizing, all standing workout will activate your core and ...
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Introducing Conditioning for Yoga with Amanda Cyr
Episode 12
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39:39Episode 13
Conditioning For Yoga with Amanda Cyr
Episode 13
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: Standing and Floor
Objectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Yoga
Focus: Full Body, Abs, Back, Spine, Hamstrings -
35:24Episode 14
Leg Activation With Amanda Cyr
Episode 14
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: Standing and Floor
Objectives: Energy Boost, Mobility, Range of Motion, Toning, Strengthening,
Focus: Butt, Glutes, Calved, Achilles, Hamstrings, Hips, Legs, Quads, ThighsStrengthen the legs, hips, and feet with this 30-minute...
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34:15Episode 15
Waist & Arm Lengthening with Amanda Cyr
Episode 15
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: Standing and Barre
Objectives: Energy Boost, Toning, Strengthening, Weight-Loss
Focus: Full Body, ankles, Feet, LegsThis workout focuses on using a series of deep reaches to tone and elongate your waist and arms. In just 35 min...
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33:18Episode 16
Full Body Deep Stretch with Amanda Cyr
Episode 16
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Advanced
Pace: Slow
Components: Standing and Floor
Objectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Improve Posture
Focus: Back, Groin, Hamstrings, Hips, Psoas,Rebalance your entire body with a series of slow and deep stretches focused on unlocking ...
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10:36Episode 17
Leg Toning with Amanda Cyr
Episode 17
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: All Floor
Objectives: Toning, Strengthening
Focus: Butt, Glutes, Legs, QuadsThis 10-minute floor workout with Amanda Cyr will strengthen and sculpt the full musculature of your legs by isolating each of the major muscle groups.
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16:47Episode 18
Express Posture Workout with Amanda Cyr
Episode 18
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: All Standing
Objectives: Improve Posture, Yoga
Focus: Full Body, Arms, Back, Shoulders -
35:16Episode 19
Body Reshaping & Posture with Amanda Cyr
Episode 19
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: Standing and Barre
Objectives: Improve Posture, Connective Tissue, Yoga
Focus: Full Body, Back, Hamstrings, Pectorals, Chest, shouldersThis all-level, medium-paced workout is designed to shape and strengthen your entire body an...
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35:17Episode 20
Full Body Strengthening with Amanda Cyr
Episode 20
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Advanced
Pace: Medium
Components: Standing & Floor
Objectives: Balance, Increase Energy, Toning, Strengthening, Yoga
Focus: Full Body, GlutesTrue strength should always involve the entire body. This short, yet effective strengthening workout is designed to test you...
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15:00Episode 21
Express Neck Release with Amanda Cyr
Episode 21
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Beginner
Pace: Slow
Components: Standing and Barre
Objectives: Pain Relief, Restore, Healing
Focus: Upper Body, Shoulder, Neck, Back -
10:14Episode 22
Tone Up Your Legs with Amanda Cyr
Episode 22
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: All Standing
Objectives: Balance, Toning, Strengthening
Focus: Knees, Legs, Quads, ThighsThis express workout led by Amanda Cyr will sculpt and tone the full musculature of your legs. Strengthen your quads, glutes, hips, and th...
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10:58Episode 23
Quad Stretch with Amanda Cyr
Episode 23
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Slow
Components: All Floor
Objectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Stress Relief, Relaxation
Focus: Calves, Achilles, Groin, Psoas, QuadsWe use our quads for so many daily activities – keeping them flexible is important to remain active, injury and ...
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33:34Episode 24
FRIDAY | Core Stability with Amanda Cyr
Episode 24
Instructor: Amanda Cyr
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Medium
Components: Standing and Floor
Objectives: Cardio, Energy Boost, Toning, Strengthening
Focus: Legs, Quads, Thighs, Waist, Lower BodyOur core is involved in almost every exercise that we do! We use our abs to help stabilize & support the s...