Camel Pose
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Camel Pose Ustrasana
Ally HamiltonCreate equal space between the vertebrae, and shine your heart open. Many modifications are taught, and a block may be useful.
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Camel Pose.
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Anxiety Rx Slow Flow
By Ally Hamilton on Mar 28, 2019
This is a slow, mindful flow designed to help you reset and calm your nervous system, particularly if you're feeling anxious. We do many breathing exercises throughout including alternate nostril breathing, breath retention (4-6-8 breathing), and ujjayi breathing, all while moving slowly and with intention. You will work in this class and you will probably sweat. There is core work and there are backbends, you will open your hips, shoulders and hamstrings, but the intention is to calm the nervous system and walk away from your mat feeling deeply grounded. Our nervous systems are built for short bursts of stress, not longterm stress, so if you're going through some of life's harder experiences, it's essential to find the tools that help you return to center. Yoga Nidra at the end <3
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Wild at Heart
By Ally Hamilton on Mar 7, 2019
Join me and my friend Katrina for a private session (you're invited!). If you're in the mood for sweaty, intense and energizing, if you want to release your shoulders, the space across your chest, and your hamstrings, fire up your core, play with standing balance and extra backbends, and get some tips on your handstand practice, then this is for you!
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Joy is Imminent 2
By Ally Hamilton on Nov 27, 2018
By request, here is a flow for you mamas in the homestretch of your pregnancy, a time when you want to ease up on inverting and get that baby headed into ready position! LOTS of squatting (we'll be resting in malasana instead of down dog), and we'll open those hips from every direction. Hamstrings and quads get lots of love, too, with nice plié squats (you may not be calling them "nice" while we do them, and you may want a chair handy if balance has become an issue :)). Camel pose opens the heart and it's great if you have a block and a bolster ready for savasana, or you can use a couch pillow, too! Wishing you and your baby the very best! P.S. This is also a great practice for when you have a headache and don't want to send the blood rushing to your cranium ;)
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Shoulder/Upper Back Release!
By Ally Hamilton on Oct 23, 2018
Feeling tension in your upper back, shoulders, chest, neck, jaw and forehead? Oh my gosh, this is for you! Build some heat with me, and let's get in there, release whatever you might be holding, and free up space and energy so you can get back to the business of being awesome!
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Level Up!
By Brent Laffoon on Sep 1, 2018
A challenging practice that focuses on feeling deeply into a range of poses, from the basics to the advanced. When you're ready to take your practice to the next level, this class is for you!
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It's All Good in This Flow
By Ali Owens on Jul 26, 2018
This practice will emphasize the shoulders and hips, leading you into a deep, seated hip opener, double pigeon. It is a great, all around, feel good flow that is perfect for winding down your day and ending your week. If you are looking for a practice where you get to do a little bit of everything, this one is for you!
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Slow & Strong Flow
By Noelle Beaugureau on Jun 7, 2018
This practice is all about learning to take your time and move mindfully. Holding poses requires deep focus, attention and awareness, they also build a lot of heat! Sun Salutations done with intention help to warm the muscles in the body and plank variations create overall strength. Standing poses, backbends and core work will leave you ready for a very relaxing Savasana! Learn to slow down and reconnect to yourself.
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Macaco!!
By Brent Laffoon on May 18, 2018
The "macaco" is a challenging, dynamic movement that comes from the Capoeira tradition, but there's no reason why it can't be incorporated into a yoga practice. If you're feeling comfortable with wheel pose and looking to explore some different ways to move, why not check out the macaco and see if it's for you. Warning: You might have fun!!
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Intro to 2nd Series
By Brent Laffoon on Jan 21, 2018
An introduction to the 2nd (or Intermediate) Series of Ashtanga - a challenging practice with a lot of deep backbending, hip opening and arm balances. Take your time and enjoy the process!
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Daily Dose of Om
By Ali Owens on Jan 12, 2018
In this practice, we touch on all areas of the body with an emphasis on the shoulders and neck. This class prepares you for inversions such as handstand and forearm stand. As we move throughout the flow, you are encouraged to be methodical in your approach and conscious during the transitions. We wind down for a long Savasana so you feel calm and blissed out at the end. Enjoy a daily dose of Om!
