Dustin McCallister – Expert in Hatha Yoga, Alignment & Biomechanics

Work toward ardha matsyendrasana, half lord of the fishes pose, an intense, hip-opening twist. Build heat and prepare your hips and spine with standing poses and variations then transition to seated poses for focused opening and twisting work.

This vigorous advanced class will prepare and take you through Bharadvajasana II and III with a focus on the hip, back, and shoulder actions in these twist seated poses. Bharadvajasana II requires half hero pose and half lotus pose, and Bharadvajasana III requires full lotus pose.

Eka Hasta Bhujasana, one hand shoulder pose is a fun, challenging arm balance that requires both strength and mobility. Open your hips, fire up your core, and test your upper-body strength!

In this vigorous class, challenge your balance, strength, and flexibility in a buildup toward urdhva mukha paschimottanasana 1, upward-facing intense west stretch pose 1. This pose is a full forward fold performed balancing on your pelvis. This class is intended for practitioners who already possess fairly open hamstrings and backs.

Strengthen the back of your body with this class that builds toward Makarasana, crocodile pose.

Build stability and skills while working in the direction of adho mukha vrksasana, handstand. This class is for students who are interested in building shoulder strengths and learning movement to kick up to a handstand or other inversion variations. Bookmark this class so you can practice these drills often to build confidence and strength.