Extended Side Angle
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Extended Side Angle Pose Utthita Parsvakonasana
Ally HamiltonA side body lengthener, spine and core strengthener, and hip opener all in one. A block is useful to "lift the floor up" in some cases.
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Extended Side Angle Pose.
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Morning Energizer
By Dhaujee Rose on May 24, 2022
Energize the mind and body as you start your day with Dhaujee. If you're short on time but want to get an invigorating flow in, this offering is perfect for you! Repeat the sequence if you have more time or use as a warm up for your favorite yoga sculpt class. Have fun energizing!
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The Sweet Spot
By Ally Hamilton on May 19, 2022
Medium heat/deep hips. Perfect for days when you really need to get centered, breathe deeply, build some nice heat, and open it all up! Nothing too crazy, just the right amount to release and remember who you are! If you're feeling anxious or you're dealing with racing thoughts or having a day with too much sitting, emailing and/or adulting, this is for you!
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Side Body Awakening
By Brent Laffoon on Apr 17, 2022
A short and sweet practice to help you open up through the side body... enjoy!
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Good Morning Sunshine!
By Ekaette Ekong on Mar 23, 2022
A beautiful, mindful, delicious way to start your day, open up your body, and quiet your mind. Hips, shoulders and hamstrings get some love, and two blocks, a strap and a blanket will be helpful, though you can always improvise! Have a wonderful day, yogis!
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Good Day Kickstart
By Ally Hamilton on Feb 7, 2022
Need a little kickstart? Hit play! This is a fun, energizing flow, an all-over opener and strengthener, and a great way to take care of your whole self!
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Hatha Heart and Hips
By Dhaujee Rose on Dec 7, 2021
We process emotions in the heart and store them in the hips. In this hatha inspired flow, we take it slow and work through the emotional kinks we may be hiding. We spend time in some of our favorite challenge poses like bound half moon and extended side angle that invigorate both the hips and heart. A strong breath carries us through it all! After we've built the heat standing, we slow it down with a floor sequence offering long, releasing holds. Enjoy this challenging practice, your hips and heart will appreciate it!
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Morning Power Quickie
By Angela Kukhahn on Nov 21, 2021
What we do on those mornings when we're only going to get 10 minutes to get centered and ready for the day! Sun salutes with variations that include high lunge variations, warriors 1, 2 and 3, extended side angle and extended triangle pose, all within a flow that will get your heart pumping, get you breathing deeply and send you out into the day feeling centered, grounded and energized! (And we hope you come back for a longer practice later in the day! ;))
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Gentle Chair Sequence
By De Jur Jones on Mar 30, 2021
We will share time together exploring yoga from our chairs. Breath work wrapped around gentle twists, folds, hip openers and more to create mobility, spaciousness and body awareness. An armless chair is preferred...any chair will, do placed on your mat. Suitable for all, with a focus on accessibility for older adults. All bodies welcome.
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Where the Earth meets Sky
By Ekaette Ekong on Feb 4, 2021
This is a strengthening practice focusing on our hips and hamstrings. Using long holds, we will learn to create deeper connection with our legs and our back body, We will also flow to become more attuned to ourselves and how we move through space. Remember that your time on your mat is yours. Take breaks as and when you need. Honor the true inner voice of self and it will show you the way. Prior to beginning, take about 5 minutes to settle into a comfortable seat and find your breath. Breathe evenly and deeply. Try to smooth out roughness in your breathing. As you settle more into your breath, begin to awaken ujjayi pranayama (breathing through the back of your throat, creating a whispery quality of sound). As you continue to breathe fluidly, now begin to balance out your breath so that your inhales and exhales are the same length. Become mindful of your breath. Consider it a dear friend here to support you throughout your practice. Take a moment and inwardly acknowledge yourself for getting on your mat today and holding this sacred time for self-exploration. When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes, and hit “play”. May all beings be happy, safe, and free, E.
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Midday Magic
By Ally Hamilton on Jan 15, 2021
A perfect, very short practice for days when you're really short on time but want to get in your body, move, breathe, open your hips, hamstrings and shoulders, fire up your core, release anxiety and get back to whatever you're doing with more clarity, ease, focus and peace!
