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Fly Like an Eagle

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Vinyasa Flow Advanced

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Ally Hamilton

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Published on January 1, 2016

Deep hamstring and shoulder opening along with your intense core strengthening today! Fly like an eagle and a monkey after you do those poses right side up. Hone your focus with twisting triangle on one leg. Get your spider senses tingling as we climb the walls. And stay connected to your center as you feed a loving voice, so it follows you off your mat and into your life.

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