Deep Hip Opening Flow
This wonderfully thorough hatha yoga flow digs deep into the tension in the hips, legs and back, moving you through a gradual build-up to more challenging poses as the class progresses. Melissa maintains a calm energy, gentle pacing and difficulty level that is accessible to most students, although this would be considered as a more challenging beginner class.
Comments
Great structure of this class. I will surely repeat this many more times. Not just only a hip but also an eye opener. What a gentle way to bring me in finally in a pigeon pose as it should be. Thanks.
Love this practice Melissa.
Thank you for providing adaptations for those of us who aren't flexible! Would you please suggest one more? From low lunge, I can't straighten my front leg while keeping my hands on the floor near the front foot. Three alternatives come to mind:
1) Walk hands along the mat to the hips as I straighten the front leg (torso upright)
2) Leave the front leg bent (just slightly straighter than lunge) with hands on the floor near the front foot
3) As I straighten the front leg, position two blocks on end (for my hands) behind the front knee
Your advice?
Thank you Melissa, I really enjoyed the pace and the sequence. I felt calm as I was able to really focus on my breath and notice what my body is doing. You do just the right amount of talking. Great class.