High Lunge Variations
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High Lunge, Variation
Ally HamiltonWhen you see "high lunge variation", do you know what that means? No?! Here's a pose tutorial, so you'll know what you're in for ;)
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Here are some classes featuring High Lunge, Variation.
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Slow Flow/Hip Love
By Ally Hamilton on Jun 16, 2017
Series C so we can build some heat, and then deep into the hips and hamstrings we go. Love for the shoulders is also included. Great for days when you have low to moderate energy but really feel the need to open. Lizard pose, pigeon pose and mermaid/merman along the way. If you’re “sitting on anything” now, you won’t be soon ;)
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Just Move
By Ally Hamilton on May 26, 2017
We open every major muscle group, get the heart pumping and the breath flowing, and quiet that mind! Ready?
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Strength Training for Yoga
By Derek Beres on May 17, 2017
There are four fundamentals of movement: pushing, pulling, jumping, and squatting. Yoga addresses pushing and squatting, but rarely the other two. This short sequence integrates pulling into the flow.
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Yoga for Depression/Anxiety
By Ally Hamilton on May 11, 2017
When you're feeling low or anxious, just getting out of bed and on your mat can be a struggle, but there's no doubt that moving around, syncing up your breath with your movement, and gently opening the heart and hips will help to disrupt the cycle! Build just a little heat with me, and then open up the front and back of the body. Heart openers (backbends) help with depression, and forward folds are very calming for the nervous system, ESPECIALLY if you focus on breathing deeply, and exhaling fully. You are not alone. Let's do this together. Much love, and remember, feelings are not forever!
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CF Course Session 5B
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
Get ready to build strength and open your chest and breath in this challenging session. From plank to cobra, high lunge into a twisting version, you will be amazed by what you can do with consistent practice. Be sure to check out the "A" side for modifications that make these challenging poses accessible. Play with different versions for variety to keep it fresh and fun. Remember you can literally press pause and rewind to make this practice exactly the pace that works for you!
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CF Course, Session 2A
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
This tutorial breaks down whole-body movement, and focuses on the breath. It is a dynamic, moving meditation that calms the mind and enlivens the body. Traditionally, sun salutes have a lot of forward folds, which can elicit GERD symptoms; and weight bearing on the hands, which can overtax the musculoskeletal system. This modified version of Sun Salute C gives you all the joy and freedom of movement that we love while avoiding the contraindications for CF students. We break it down here on the "A" Side so you can feel your way into the poses. Then shift over to the "B" Side for a fluid flow!
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CF Course Session 2B
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
Sun Salutes give you a sense of balance, beauty and grace! We will warm up the body with a modified version that avoids forward folding and full weight bearing on the wrists so that you get all of the movement, fluidity, freedom and joy of practicing "vinyasa" yoga while avoiding any strain or pain. Let this practice warm you up for more challenging sessions 3-5. Or do it alone to invigorate your body for a quick morning practice to invite the sunshine into your day.
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CF Course Session 4A
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
This tutorial takes you through some simple tips to steady your mind and body in balance poses. This is a great session to challenge your strength, focus your mind and engage your sense of humor as we play with standing on one leg, staying centered and calm. Believe it's possible and you will be well on your way to finding balance!
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CF Course Session 4B
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
This is a great session for days when you have more energy and are ready for a challenge. You will build your confidence and give your sense of humor a workout in this practice that is filled with standing balancing poses. This is the best part of yoga - learning to be steady when you are challenged and choosing to be present when it looks like you might be headed for a fall. And besides... "But oh, my darling, what if you fly!"
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CF Course Sesion 5A
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 6, 2017
This tutorial is chock full of options to help you find the right version of some of the most challenging poses in this course. The key to building strength and stamina is taking consistent steps and moving methodically over time. From plank to pushups, from high lunge twist to cobra, this practice may be the one where you play with the most variety. The pose modifications take you from safe & simple to strength & stamina. Know that each version of each pose has its own benefits. Find the one that works for you today and return to this session to re-mind yourself of options and variety as your energy and stamina ebb and flow. After this, be sure to reward yourself with Session 6 restoratives!
