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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
Gilly Vanilly
January 10, 2020
Comment:

A wonderful class but as a beginner I just couldn't keep up and some of the poses were too much for me. I continued till the end with a few child poses in between and although at one point I felt it was all too difficult, by the end I was inspired to come back to this class after more beginner core work. Thanks Rachel, you are a great teacher!

MaryRose Metcalfe
December 26, 2019
Comment:

I worked my butt off Rachel but happy to say I could follow you. The other cardio I do in my life helps me keep up to the faster flows.

dscheurle
June 10, 2019
Comment:

Rachel's teaching is amazing. Her instruction is so detailed and well described I feel as though I am in a private class with her and she is tweaking my poses and speaking to me personally. I am amazed at how she is able to speak with such clarity and precise instruction. It really helps with the poses AND keeps me focused - no mind wandering - too many things to think about right here on the mat! Thanks so much Rachel!

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
June 15, 2019
Comment:

HAHA! You are so so very welcome!
I'm thrilled to be a part of your practice!!!

kimfh14
May 30, 2019
Comment:

I always thought camel pose wasn't for me, but in this class Rachel demonstrated a way I could get into it. Unfortunately, my issue isn't my back flexibility - it's my quads! They're so tight. I'll keep working on it, but at least I'm started!

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