Effort and Grace

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Courtney Harms

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Published on March 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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Music playlist

Peaceful Om's by Desert Dwellers
Wandering Sadhu by Desert Dwellers
Union (Groove Mix) by Desert Dwellers
Om Mani Padme Hum by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Lakshmi by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Maha Yogi by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Maha Devi by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Maha Mantra by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Hanumanji by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Jaya Radha Madhava by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Krishna's Dub Remix by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Gayatri by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Driving with Ganesha by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
It's Peaceful by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez
Wandering in Blue by Marti Nikko & DJ Drez

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