Dropping Back
Jessica Oldfield
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Dropping Back
This advanced backbend practice is working towards dropping back from Tadasana (Mountain Pose) to Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose). The drop-back from standing requires tremendous courage, control, and strength. You will learn fundamental mechanics along with tips on the transition. A good class for advancing your backbends, even if you skip the drop-back.
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This all-around short practice is for the whole body, a perfect standalone session when you feel a little fiery, or as a post-workout yoga session after a hike, run, or HIIT session. The cueing will be quicker in this intermediate practice as you flow thru variations of Sun Salutations with standing postures and hip stretches.
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This short class is for the core, perfect for a standalone or post-workout yoga session after a hike, run, or HIIT session. The practice will start with breathwork to bring awareness of core engagement. Use the breath to keep the vinyasa flow pace and know when to modify as you move through various core-challenging postures to maintain stability.
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This mixed-level class will test your yogi mind to stay calm in challenging poses—nothing fancy, but with plenty of familiar shapes to stretch and strengthen your side body. You might find some postures and movement drills challenging, but know that you can stay where it works for your body and leave the rest behind with a calming mind and breath.
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