Sphinx Pose
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Sphinx Pose
Ally HamiltonMore of a spine lengthener than a back bend, sphinx pose is deceivingly nuanced.
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Sphinx Pose.
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Fall Season Yin
By Jamie Monte on Sep 28, 2022
In the Fall, the focus is on balance and boundaries. Moderation is key in getting you through transitions without getting sick. As you wind down from Summer, keep an eye on how you spend your time and energy at work and in your social life. Is it sustainable for the season? We will work with the lung and large intestine meridians which flow through the chest, arms, and shoulders. Diffuse Rosemary which improves concentration and memory.
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Shoulder Opening + Twists
By Ekaette Ekong on Aug 18, 2022
This is a mindful flow where the pace is sweet and steady and the focus is on the shoulders. We'll build some heat and open up across the chest, shoulders and whole front body, including the quadriceps. We'll engage the core and play with standing balance including crescent pose, and find our way into some twists. Two blocks, a strap and a blanket will be helpful!
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Morning Yin Yoga
By Jamie Monte on Jan 13, 2022
This morning practice will help you get up on the best side of the bed. On a physical level, yin yoga is most effective when our muscles are cold so we can reach the deeper layers of the body. Coupled with mindfulness, and guided Nadi Shodhana or alternate nostril breathing, this is a great way to start your day and set yourself up for more ease in your physical body and clarity in your mind.
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Spinal Health + Flexibility
By Lauren Peterson on Jul 24, 2021
Sitting, we warm up the spine with flexion, extension and some twists. What follows is a flow class and standing poses, with an emphasis on spinal health and core strength. Enjoy, yogis, and breathe deeply!
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Strength and Stability
By Lauren Peterson on Apr 5, 2021
50 minutes full of fun! After a stretchy warm-up, I take you through sun salutations and standing poses, linked by vinyasa. Strong beginners will find this class challenging, but doable. It's also a great practice for intermediate/advanced students needing a well-balanced, shorter practice.
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Supple, Strappy Shoulders
By Leslie Kazadi on Oct 21, 2020
Sticky, tight shoulders can be a pain in the neck and the bane of your backbend. In this practice, we start by opening the shoulders and freeing the neck with a strap in a "closed chain" - Think stability and support for the neck and shoulders. We explore how freeing the shoulders opens the door to an open chest and long neck that makes backbends more fun... so long as we bring our abs to the party and support the low back, too! Don't worry. I'll remind you along the way. I've got your back!
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GERD Modifications Tutorial
By Leslie Kazadi on Jul 1, 2018
GERD, aka acid reflux, is a common problem in pregnancy, menopause and aging. Hormones, stress, diet, medications and lifestyle choices are all things to examine as contributing factors. Some you can change and others not so much. How do you practice yoga asana and keep your throat above your belly at all times to avoid triggering GERD? It's absolutely possible with a little creativity. This tutorial looks at some basic ways to adjust your practice to help you shift from what you can't do into what is possible. Check out the "no forward folds" and "chair vinyasa course" for more ideas!
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Open Your Heart
By Lauren Peterson on May 23, 2018
In this class, which progresses to deep backbends, we begin with a series of stretches to open the quads, hip flexors and warm up the back. Next, sun salutations and standing poses to get the blood circulating and the whole body engaged. We then move to the backbends, including different variations on bow pose. We cool down with finishing poses and savasana.
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Quad Love
By Courtney Harms on Feb 4, 2018
Confront and release tight quads through this well-rounded slow flow! Whether you run, cycle or just feel sore, your quads hold so much stress! Open them up and notice how your low back, hips, and knees feel! Aww yeah!
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Best Sphinx Ever
By Leslie Kazadi on Jan 8, 2018
If backbends are not your friend, give them another chance with more support! There is no reason for backbends to hurt when you get the right support and have a clear understanding of how to care for your low back. (read: core support!) We take it really slowly to open the front body and stabilize the core. Then we move into a sphinx pose that feels delightful, with the pelvis over a bolster and a blanket under the knees, creating a sense of lightness and freedom in the chest. This feels fun and free for students of any ability!
