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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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!
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3rd Trimester Moves Mama
By Courtney Harms on Dec 2, 2020
A slow flow perfect for pregnant yogis late in the second trimester or in their third trimester. Emphasis is on linking breath and specific movement to help your baby move down into the birth canal as well as helping to reduce stress and anxiety in order to prepare the mind and body for child birth.
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Breathe, Stretch, Enjoy
By Anne Lilburn on Nov 15, 2020
A slower-paced basic vinyasa flow for runners with some stops along the way to talk modifications. If you’re looking to check in on some basic alignment and feeling like your hips and hamstrings are holding you back from your flow, this gentle practice with a little extra hip opening is a great place to start. Standing poses including Warrior II, Extended Side Angle and Triangle Pose open up the hips and prep you for some hip and hamstring opening at the end. Give yourself a chance to check in with your body, breathe and stretch.
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Upper Body Focus
By Melvin Ramsey on Oct 14, 2020
Lots of core and arm work in this upper body focus sculpt class! A fun flow full of crescent pose variations, warrior 2's and extended side angles all with an extra sizzle if you grab some weights! Poses and a flow you'll recognize, we just turn the heat up a bit! Ready? Let's do this!
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No Wrist Yoga, Part I
By Brent Laffoon on Sep 28, 2020
Just because you have an injury doesn't mean you have to stop practicing. If you happen to have a sore wrist, but still want to get a solid workout in, this practice has what you need. In fact, even if you don't have an injured wrist, this practice will still challenge some of your strength and stamina edges. Enjoy!
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Quarantine Flow
By Derek Beres on Apr 25, 2020
A full-body flow that targets core strength, shoulder opening, and lunging. Guaranteed to keep you open and focused while you're sheltering at home.
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Pressure Drop
By Courtney Harms on Apr 20, 2020
Our hips tend to carry a lot of our stress. Take time to open your hips, hamstrings and side body and let the stress melt away!
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Effort and Grace
By Courtney Harms on Mar 7, 2020
Explore a slow flow with emphasis on opening up the side body and balancing sthira and sukha, the idea of effort and ease.
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Effort and Ease
By Courtney Harms on Feb 4, 2020
A well rounded slow flow with emphasis on practicing healthfully and mindfully so the asanas are sustainable. In the yoga sutras we are taught to bring sthira and sukha or "effort and ease" into every posture. Let's practice!
