Chair Pose
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Chair Pose Utkatasana
Ally HamiltonLearn how to keep the weight out of your knees while you strengthen your quads and low back, and open the upper back and shoulders. Sit right down, folks.
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Chair Pose.
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Inner Guidance Flow
By Josie Kramer on Mar 10, 2023
Follow your inner guidance to discover what you need to thrive - both on and off the mat! This practice will help nurture that wisdom with the following poses: cat/cow, spinal lengthening, Down-dog, sun salutes, crescent, star, warrior 2, goddess, reverse triangle, half moon, standing splits, power chair, boat pose, camel, happy cow, eagle twist + more! Enjoy, yogis!
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Bands and Breath: Legs
By Dhaujee Rose on Feb 27, 2023
In this yoga sculpt offering, Dhaujee introduces the bands as a prop to support muscle toning and strength. If you have a resistance band, great! If you don't, don't worry, you can still get the benefits of this yoga sculpt without one. The focus is finding strength and resistance in the outer and inner thighs that helps sculpt strong legs. Have fun!
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A Strong Fun Flow For All
By Courtney Harms on Feb 27, 2023
This is a vinyasa style yoga flow where we build strength and heat in a safe and fun way! A block may be helpful. Enjoy, yogis!
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Beginner’s Mind Flow
By Josie Kramer on Jan 30, 2023
As we grow in our understanding of the practice, it’s easy to fall into “autopilot.” Work to cultivate beginner’s mind, observing each pose and situation as if for the first time. Remain open to new possibilities! Poses include: cat/cow, sun salutes, chair pose, warrior 2, extended side angle, reverse triangle, boat pose, bridge, supported shoulder-stand, pigeon, spinal twists, savasana. Enjoy, yogis!
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Tuning In
By Josie Kramer on Jan 4, 2023
Welcome to this practice on Tuning In! Take the time to look after yourself mindfully. Become aware of what you might need for refueling or to regain your inner balance, and allow that to happen. Enjoy a well-rounded flow that includes intention setting, cat/cow, sun salutes, warrior poses, core strengthening, heart/hip opening, spinal twists and savasana!
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Strong + Stable Leg Flow
By Dhaujee Rose on Dec 9, 2022
In this offering, Dhaujee guides us through leg focused movement with an intention of stability. You'll get a mix of balancing, stretching and strengthening throughout your lower half. Perfect for runners or anyone who wants to explore the muscles in the legs and hips. Come for the yoga, stay for the bloopers that are sure to keep you laughing. **Note** Early in the practice, Dhaujee forgets a piece of the sequence but revisits it later, no need to adjust the flow, just enjoy!
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Strong Stance Flow
By Dhaujee Rose on Nov 18, 2022
This yoga sculpt flow is about building strength in our legs. We spend most of the flow in standing postures with repetitions and added weights, and a cameo from our fave, the resistance bands! Don't worry, if you don't have bands, there are variations to assist :) This sculpt is short and can be a perfect addition to your longer, lower body focused flow. Have fun with Dhaujée in this fiery sculpt offering, bound to leave you standing powerfully!
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Self-Acceptance Flow
By Josie Kramer on Nov 12, 2022
You can expect a 1 hour well-rounded flow including the following poses: cat/cow, down-dog, sun salutations, crescent/warrior 2 flow, humble warrior, triangle, half-moon, tree pose, pyramid, chair pose, malasana, boat pose, bridge pose, supported shoulder-stand, single pigeon, seated spinal twist, happy baby and last but certainly not least…Savasana! Enjoy a focus on self-acceptance, working with the mantra “This Belongs.”
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Present Moment Flow
By Josie Kramer on Sep 28, 2022
Let go of the noise and busyness of your day as you turn inward and focus on the present moment. Come home to your body and your breath, again and and again. Enjoy a well-rounded flow that includes sun salutations, series B, Warrior 3, standing splits, twisted triangle, malasana, core work, bridge, supported shoulder-stand, thread the needle and savasana! Namaste, Yogis!
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Hands Free Sweaty Flow
By Angela Kukhahn on Sep 15, 2022
This is a HANDS-FREE FLOW for times when you might be dealing with wrist, elbow or shoulder pain, or maybe you cut your finger while cooking, or you're dealing with any number of reasons you might want heat-building without upper-body weight-bearing! And if you think you can't sweat when you're dealing with an injury or other complications...think again!
