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Open Your Heart with Skill

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Vinyasa Flow Intermediate

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Nichol Chase

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Published on January 1, 2018

In this hour long practice we will work steadily and progressively toward Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Two Legged Inverted Staff Pose). This sequence preps every part of your body needed for success in this pose. Approaching this challenging backbend with kindness and skill makes all the difference. You may just surprise yourself with what you can do!

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