Twists are an important part of both your core stability and the mobility of your spine. Join me for a class that helps you understand the mechanics of spinal rotation, builds strength in the muscles that scaffold your spine, and improves your posture. We will move progressively through all kinds of twisted postures as we also stretch the hips to free the spine.
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Upper Back & Posture Reset
This short practice, focused on your shoulders and upper back, is a great way to reset your posture from sitting at the computer or other such activities. It is also a fantastic preparation for backbends. Use it to help awaken the upper body and improve your backbend practice. Or, if you have the time, consider staying on your mat and practicing backbends on your own.
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Yoga means union. But sometimes we need to take things apart and understand them first. This practice prepares the parts, then puts it all together. Strengthen and stretch your hips and shoulders, prepare your spine by both moving it and stabilizing your core. Then put it all together into one posture. Your hard work ends with a restorative backbend.
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This hip focused class provides both strong work to heat up your insides and longer held stretches to soothe your outside. Core, shoulders, and spine will all get some much needed relief in addition to the hip focus work. Enjoy 60-minutes of work and 15-minutes to restore.
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Join me to move through the standing pose syllabus along with the revolved variations. In this Winter Solstice sequence, set the intention for stillness, quiet, and calm while opening to rejuvenation and the potential of the light that is returning.
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