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Rear in Gear

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Hatha Beginner

Leslie Kazadi

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Published on May 31, 2021

We need strong glutes and hamstrings for all kinds of reasons. But we tend to lose our a$$ as we age... and overall strength and balance. All you need is a little extra support - chair, sofa, bed - to safely strengthen your backside in modified standing poses that are guaranteed to get your rear in gear. The bonus of strengthening from standing is challenging balance, which also gets your brain in gear. This session alternates between strengthening and releasing and is appropriate for any body that needs a little extra support and a little more power in the rear engine.

16 minutes

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34 minutes

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48 minutes

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52 minutes

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Hatha Beginner

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36 minutes

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By Dhaujee Rose on Aug 30, 2022

Hatha Beginner

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50 minutes

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By Ekaette Ekong on Aug 18, 2022

Hatha Beginner

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40 minutes

Wheels Up in 30

By Leslie Kazadi on Jun 26, 2022

Gentle Yoga Beginner

In a perfect world, a backbend creates a perfect arc that opens the front body without any compression to the spine. A fitness ball gives you the support and feedback to create that arc, for a more spacious backbend with much greater ease. If you struggle to get your wheel up off the ground, the ball is a great way to build strength with the ball beneath as a safety net. OR skip it and stay in the yummy, supported extended bridge. Wait for the ball under your belly for the easiest plank of your life. And stay for the sweet savasana with legs on the ball.
51 minutes

Slow + Steady

By Ekaette Ekong on Jun 23, 2022

Hatha Beginner

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35 minutes

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By Ekaette Ekong on Mar 23, 2022

Hatha Beginner

A beautiful, mindful, delicious way to start your day, open up your body, and quiet your mind. Hips, shoulders and hamstrings get some love, and two blocks, a strap and a blanket will be helpful, though you can always improvise! Have a wonderful day, yogis!
51 minutes

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By Ekaette Ekong on Feb 7, 2022

Hatha Beginner

Finding balance within your body, mind and breath is really the thing, isn't it? That's what this practice is all about. Can you breathe calmly and steadily even if you're feeling unsteady? Can you stay balanced in your mind even when you're a little wobbly in your body? Grab a block or two and let's work on it!

Rear in Gear

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