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May 3, 2020
Movement begins about 4 mins in. Following an Ujjayi pranayama practice, find precise and subtle core-strengthening movements on your way to execute Crow pose. Glide through a tradition-inspired flow and take some handstand practice (if you wish to) throughout.
Paradise
This is my version of paradise.
An intention breath-setting 5 minutes
Movement beginning at 5 mins.
Luxurious, possibly slow-feeling warm-up,
Attention to breath
Attention to bandha
Attention to refinement
First down dog at 13 mins
Pace starts to pick up around 15:30
18 mins ego tries to stay “stop watching,” but you continue anyway because you’re awesome
At 22 you start to resent me
Bird of Paradise happens at 24:51
Crow at 25:30 (& jumping back to chaturanga)
Crane at 28:54 (& jumping back to chaturanga)
Anahata (Puppy pose) at 19:30
~30 mins – side plank, wild thing>wheel, fallen triangle, pigeon
46 mins – 2nd handstand
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Winding Up – 30 min flow
This is the energizing half of our practice. You’ll begin at the top of the mat, progressing into some core-supported work, an arm balance sequence (Crow to Half-Titthibhasana & then full Titthibhasana), and a challenging Forearm Stand variation (lowering to baby Crow).… Read More “Winding Up – 30 min flow”