BACKBENDS, CORE, ARM BALANCES /INVERSIONS, TWISTS & SHOULDERS
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Handstand Vinyasas, Headstand + Arm Balances
Parental Advisory: I swear a few times in this one! And also go on about a breathing book I'm currently into that addresses nose breathing and E.D! For sensitive and children's ears, a forewarning. haha.
We begin with wrist and shoulder stretches that can be used as a resting points anytime thro...
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Part 3: Intermediate Follow-Flow (2015)
This 45 min sequence is an intermediate class and has a bit of everything in it: flow, core, arm balancing, inversions and backbends. You will need a block (or book/pillow).
The flow includes a crescent lunge opening with longer holds, classic Ana Forrest abs with a block, bridge variations, ha...
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Sept 23: Arm Balance Class: Three main arm balances (60 min asana only)
Today's practice includes important wrist, shoulder and hip releases for arm balancing + core at the start. Three major arm balances: crow, side crow (koundinyasana) and ashtavakrasana.
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Part One Oct 7: Intermediate Twists & Arm Balances (Tech Glitch Heads Up)
A heads up this is chunked up in two parts. I normally wouldn't publish a big glitch - but it's such a fun twisting practice if you're ok with the switch over - it may be worth it. Be mindful in the glitch, the set up into the left-side sequence is what you need to be careful with.
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Part Two Oct 7 - Intermediate Twists & Arm Balances
Part two - into the left side - it's a little glitchy just at the start - begins with parsva twist if you're comfortable with missing a bit of instruction here.
This is a twisty sequence exploring as well as a few arm balances.
Enjoy!
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Nov 17: Int/Advanced Arm Balances. Working w Dvesha.
Although we work into arm balances there are exit routes for those of you who need to modify. There are six main arm balances in this class in between working into the hips and shoulders.
Dvesha means an aversion to challenge.
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Dec 3: Handstand & Core Focus
Today we invert - but in an integrated way so if you're new, you can still practice:
a) Learn full uddiyana bandha (core technique to lift)
b) Core work
c) Handstand hops to handstand against the wall
d) Standing postures integrating this
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Dec 10: Headstand Focused Flow (Int-Advanced)
If you have never done headstand, I give options and stages. Please be mindful of your space and any neck/head injuries so to not hurt yourself.
- Integration of how important your core lock is in this practice
- Core-work and how this helps headstand and "piking"
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Merry Christmas Asana! From the Archives: 2020!
Core + Breath + Handstand sets against the wall. Uddiyana prep as well to help with inverting. Fun upside downing....
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Feb 18: Handstand, Headstand & Shoulderstand (no flow)
*Recording is a bit sticky* Handstand against the wall. Headstand. Shoulderstand. Variations to modify as well. I workshop each part a little bit.
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May 4: Twists, Balances & Breath
A stronger practice: twists, balances & breath :)
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May 25: Hops, Hips and Backbends (Int/Adv)
A fun sweaty flowy practice including handstand hops, headstand, shoulderstand, wheel pose and pigeon variations.
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Mar 24: Detox Flow (60 min)
This is an intermediate/moderate detox flow sequence using breath, core work and twists to relax and release toxins.
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March 10: Core, Twists & Flow (60 min)
This is an intermediate flow practice with an emphasis on twists and core work. We do three main standing twist poses and some traditional core work.
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Jan 30: Rx: Spinal Flush (38 min)
Today's focus is spinal movement in a preventative/therapeutic & flowy way through static lateral flexion, spinal pulsing flexion/extension, scapulothoracic release, and ending in a supportive rotation. It is moderate in intensity.
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Jan 27: Backbends Long-Form Practice (70 min)
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Nov 12: Traditional Asana: Twist & Cleanse (60 min)
This is a long-form traditional vinyasa practice, intermediate in intensity. We do an increasing opening flow with classic staple poses: warriors, lunges etc. followed by several twists: revolved triangle, revolved side angle and powerful breath. Enjoy!
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Sept 24: Spinal Tune-Up Rx (30 min)
This is a shortened practice for keeping the spinal supple and open in a moderate practice. We laterally flex, twist, extend and flex the spine in various poses to keep the spine healthy.
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Aug 13: Quick Core Rx (28 min)
Today's practice is short and to the point with a focus on your core and deep viscera. This is a quick 28 min practice.
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De-Funk Ribs, Low Back & Backbends (60 min)
We begin in a seated pose for the hamstrings and low back (and end the practice with it to compare). Today we integrate several lateral flexions of the spine, twists and backbends.
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Hips and Backbends (60 min)
We begin with Surya B x 5 - then drop into a simple hips/warriors and backbends practice...
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Moderate Flow to Backbends (38 min)
This is a practice that a bit of flow, is moderate in intensity - working into a few backbends, hip openers and breath.
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Twists & Twisting Peak Pose (50 min)
Today we work a whole sequence toward twisted half-moon (or twisted chapasana). This is an intermediate practice.
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Backbend & Spine Rx (Intermediate 60 min)
Today's class is a backbend flow leading into three sets wheel..with a few more surprises for the hips.