Body Area: Core

  • July 8: Thoracic Opening

    July 8: Thoracic Opening

    Backbends start with the posterior chain. This practice we take a look at the thoracic spine (mid back) and try some moves that give us a sense of strength and openness. We open with reclined twists and head into some lunge salutations with twists. Standing postures include Warrior 1, revolved half moon, and revolved chair. […]

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  • July 1st: Posterior Stability

    July 1st: Posterior Stability

    Backbends start with the posterior chain. In order to develop a backbend practice that feels good, we need to shift our attention to the mechanics rather than the look. We don’t need deep extension to build the longevity benefits of backbends, we need the strength. No Props

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  • Parsva Bakasana

    Parsva Bakasana

    The road to side crow requires an understanding of how the rotational core engages to sustain twists (axial rotation). This is an excellent practice to repeat as you work towards this challenging and rewarding arm balance. Options available for those who want to work on strength but stay away from arm balances. Props: none

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  • Intrinsic Core

    Intrinsic Core

    You asked for it, here it is! A practice devoted to core. We begin by warming up the full cylinder of the core and move through a sequence to apply core strength and explore how your core is intrinsic to every movement you make.  Props: none

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  • Healthy Spine: Core Integration

    Healthy Spine: Core Integration

    Our core stabilizes and moves the spine, a strong core promotes a healthy and mobile spine. Let’s think about the core as a cylinder that includes not only the front “abs” but also the sides and back body. Get a sense of your entire core with a flow of lunges, fallen triangle, and reclined crow […]

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  • Eka Pada Kundinyasana II

    Eka Pada Kundinyasana II

    Warm up with sun salutations to access your core, chest, hips, and legs and prepare the body for this challenging arm balance. Learn the components and nuance of how to arrive in this pose. Remember to pause and repeat!  Props: 2 Blocks

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  • Core-lite

    Core-lite

    Core work does not have to be an arduous, painful experience. Enter; core-lite! A gentle demand and release approach to developing core basics. Understand how to engage and relax the core for a more dynamic and gentle core centered practice.  Props: none

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  • Essential Core for Balance

    Essential Core for Balance

    A well collected core is what get’s us upright and balanced. Let’s practice the three key principals to applying core to our balance practice; inner hips adduct, pelvic floor and low abdominals lift, and outer hips hug in. These techniques will get you on your way to progressing in challenging standing balance poses. Props: 1 […]

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  • Plank Flow

    Plank Flow

    Prepare for plank with these playful variations of a classic strength move. Shoulders, core, and legs all work together to examine how your mental state responds to doing hard things. A moderately paced class that moves you skillfully through strengthening the whole body so you can meet your challenge with grace and intention. Props: none

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  • Balance Challenges

    Balance Challenges

    90% technique and 10% sense of humor. A standing balance practice to get your heart rate up and use your skills to be a bit playful as you work. Half moon, standing splits, and 2 legged downward dog ask us to ground, apply the core, and have a little fun. Props: none

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