Dolphin Pose
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Dolphin Pose
Ally HamiltonA beautiful upper back and shoulder opener and strengthener, dolphin pose also opens the hamstrings, calves and ankles. If you carry tension in your shoulders and upper back, a strap and block may be very helpful.
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Dolphin Pose.
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Quick Core + Chest Flow
By Angela Kukhahn on Jul 9, 2022
Quick but powerful core, chest and shoulders class! All you need is 10 minutes and a good attitude, and you will be amazed at how fired up you will be. It might only take 10 minutes, but your core, chest and shoulders will be talking to you for days! Of course you will stretch it out at the end because Angela wouldn't leaving you hanging! Great when you're short on time but want something potent and meaningful.
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Energizing, Grounding + Good
By Ally Hamilton on Jul 6, 2022
This is a deep, twisty flow where we target shoulder, hip and hamstring opening, freedom in the upper back and targeted core strengthening so we can play with grasshopper pose (or the building blocks to move in that direction). There is also a breakdown of forearm stand and direction about how to know if you're ready for it. Lots of deep breathing and time to tune in and listen. Lots of breath work along the way, and Yoga Nidra in Savasana. If you want to go on a journey inward, grab your mat and let's do it together! Intermediate students are welcomed and encouraged. There are options for everything so as long as you listen to your body, it will be wonderful!
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Pincha Perfect
By Angela Kukhahn on May 13, 2022
Looking to explore forearm stand? Look no further! Grab two blocks and join Angela for a very smart sequence that will get you prepped for forearm plank, dolphin pose, forearm stand and maybe even forearm stand with stag legs! Core strength on point and all kinds of fun along the way.
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Sweet Strength
By Ekaette Ekong on Jan 21, 2022
This practice is about your "back body" which simply means we'll be targeting your shoulders, upper back, glutes and hamstrings, but we'll also be balancing things out by opening across the chest, and strengthening the core and quadriceps. We'll be working toward dolphin pose and dolphin plank pose. Two blocks and a strap will be helpful as we build strength and breathe together!
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Backbends and Core Work!
By Angela Kukhahn on Feb 16, 2021
Want to understand how to approach your backbends safely? So much of it has to do with understanding the anatomy involved and building your foundation! Take a little trip opening the front side of your body deeply, but also strengthening your core and giving your back body lots of love so you are centered! And perhaps we'll end up in a forearm stand or scorpion forearm stand together! A block and a strap will be helpful but not essential!
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Shoulder Love!
By Courtney Harms on Jun 13, 2020
So much of our stress sits in our chest and shoulders. Grab a strap (a towel or tie will work!) and take time to confront and release the tension. If you spend a lot of time on your phone or computer this class is especially great for you. Namaste yogis!
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Fun and Fiery
By Angela Kukhahn on May 1, 2020
A fun, fiery flow that deeply opens the hips, shoulders and hamstrings. We fire up the core and fly with koundinyasana variations, handstands and fun with dolphin pose. Building blocks toward all of it including visvamitrasana, so you can up-level or turn the heat down depending on how you feel. Guaranteed to open every major muscle group including the smile muscles :)
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Dolphin Flow
By Ally Hamilton on Mar 2, 2020
A fun flow that targets the shoulders, upper back, hips and hamstrings, includes six-minute abs and a tutorial on dolphin pose with a strap and a block, when it makes sense to play with pincha prep, and when you're ready to head into full pincha mayurasana (forearm stand). Enjoy!
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Peace Prayer
By Kate Duyn on Feb 25, 2020
Lead us from the unreal to the real, from the darkness to the light, from the fear of death to the knowledge of immortality - bring us to that knowledge of oneness. We start with the asatoma sadgamaya prayer and move into a deep and fluid flow that opens the shoulders, upper back, chest, hips and hamstrings so we can play with funky eight-angle pose and one-legged-crow-meets-shayanasana :) Peace, yogis!
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Intense Core/Shoulder Opener
By Ally Hamilton on Sep 14, 2019
This practice is all about opening your heart (shoulders, upper back, front body) and firing up your core! It is often the case that our deepest pain is also our greatest teacher, as long as we let the lessons open us and strengthen us rather than harden us and shut us down. You need a fair amount of energy for this flow, there isn't much rest built in! If you want to energize, open up and feel that fire in your belly, look no further! Lots of love.
