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Bow Pose: Hip Flexor Release

Intermediate I
(156 Reviews)
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This class is part two in a 4-part series taking you to bow pose (dhanurasana). Moving on from what you learned in Bow Pose: Core Strength, Rachel alternates between a brisk hatha flow and a series of deep, long holds, warming the body up so you can release the hip flexors and the front of the pelvis, ultimately making it easier for your pelvis to tilt back and your body to move into a backbend. This class also has a peak pose, dancers (natarajasana) and will prepare you for the next classes in this series: Bow Pose: Open the Shoulders, and Bow Pose: Ready for the Peak!

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Hips
  • Spine
  • Flexibility
  • Balance
  • Backbends
  • Legs and Feet
  • Lower Back

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
AlexandraSpiess
January 8, 2018
Comment:

Fantastic body workout. Your words and teaching style are making this truly enjoyable.
Thank you Rachel and DYWM!

Melanie Lichtinger
December 3, 2017
Comment:

Loved it all around! Had me so focused and enjoying the flow.
Looking forward to the next parts.
Nice to re-discover it here in the 30-day challenge (catching up with this sequence that I missed in Nov, and discovered gem #1).
Thx Rachel and DYWM, and Uplands Park!

ctoakes
December 1, 2017
Comment:

Hi Rachel, I loved this class, thank you so much! The sequence order and build up to the peak pose felt so good in my body and spirit!

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