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Bow Pose: Core Strength

Intermediate II
(157 Reviews)
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This is the 1st in a series of four classes that lead you to the bow pose (dhanurasana). In this class, Rachel brings you through an invigorating hatha yoga flow that challenges your core strength and teaches you the alignment principles that you will need to understand as you move toward any deep backbend. Her progression through core strength and deeper backbends take you to camel pose (ustrasana), just before you cool down and enter a well-deserved savasana. This class will prepare you for the next steps in Bow Pose: Hip Flexor Release, Bow Pose: Open the Shoulders, and Bow Pose: Ready for the Peak!

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Twists
  • Strength
  • Spine
  • Flexibility
  • Core Strength
  • Backbends
  • Neck/Shoulders

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
Daniela82
April 25, 2020
Comment:

Thank you so much for this wonderful class, Rachel!! I am hypermobile, which means that I need to always make a conscious effort to engage my core muscles to protect my back. In fact, until I have done this class a couple of times, I had not even realised that you have to engage your core muscles when back-bending! I now do this class frequently to help with my core work and even though I don't like core work I keep coming back for more! Also, I find that your instructions for camel pose are so good and so helpful for the back that I use them whenever I do camel pose. Thank you xx

wiechela
March 17, 2020
Comment:

I love this class. One that I keep coming back to to advance my practice

UmaK
January 11, 2020
Comment:

Great workout! I have done this class a few times before and I get a great, sweaty workout every time. Thanks Rachel!!

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