Build Your Practice

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General Beginner

Brent Laffoon

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Published on December 29, 2017

Once you've learned the basics, it's time to start digging a little deeper and building YOUR practice. This means applying your curiosity, patience and intelligence to explore different possibilities in order to discover the poses and ways of moving that will be most effective for you as you grow and change and your needs evolve. This practice is intended to get you started on that fascinating and neverending path. Enjoy!

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