Understanding alignment is one of the most important aspects of yoga. It can be the difference between feeling good and experiencing pain after a yoga class. In this class, David teaches you how to maintain alignment in some of yoga's more common standing poses.
I have actually done yoga classes 1-2 times a week in the past but have not done a regular practise for awhile. This is perfect to start with correct alignment, makes the practise more challenging and safer at the same time.
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This class was harder than I expected it to be but I felt a stability in these poses that I've never felt before and an awareness of where and how to correct to get that. Thank you!
Great class. I learned that my legs haven't been spread far enough apart on warrior ll. I will be bringing my strap with me on future classes to check my alignment. I always learn so much from David.
wow, great practice yet again. Amazing how something as basic as mountain pose and warrior 1 and 2 really tax the body when going so slowly and making sure everything is in proper alignment. I wish I had this class years ago when I first started yoga, I would not have to unlearn all the bad habits now. Thanks so much! Can't wait for the next one!
very detailed and thorough. Was a bit slow for me, with little variation, however it is an excellent introduction for anyone just starting yoga, with all the information you need to get those foundation poses correct.
Great class David! I'm having a hard time with the subtle movements of lifting the knees and pushing the thighs back or inward...I'm not even sure what you said. :-) Can you pls help? TY
Busy mind today - felt myself drifting away a little. Regardless, lovely and simple instructions. I could really feel myself grounding down into my legs. Thank you.
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Great. I really appreciate the detailed instruction. Very helpful.
This was nice! I enjoyed the pace and could tell that I am starting to understand the specific alignment needed!
I have actually done yoga classes 1-2 times a week in the past but have not done a regular practise for awhile. This is perfect to start with correct alignment, makes the practise more challenging and safer at the same time.
Thank-You
This class was harder than I expected it to be but I felt a stability in these poses that I've never felt before and an awareness of where and how to correct to get that. Thank you!
Great class. I learned that my legs haven't been spread far enough apart on warrior ll. I will be bringing my strap with me on future classes to check my alignment. I always learn so much from David.
Great for building strength and flexibility in the glutes and hip flexors as well as the hips! Thank you!
Stellar class as always from David. I really love the imagery that he implores to help achieve proper alignment.
Thank you - feeling empowered, stabile yet relaxed.
Very helpful video!
The basics are tough when done right! Excellent review and my legs are more sore than I thought they'd be.
All right. It's going to take more than 1 half hour to break my decades long habit of throwing my rib cage forward. I tried really hard though!
Good reminders of pelvic position and core stability
I love the class today!!
Really enjoyed this class. I find the use of the straps very helpful to maintain the correct position. I also enjoy the relaxation at the end too.
Very helpful
Lovely practice.
wow, great practice yet again. Amazing how something as basic as mountain pose and warrior 1 and 2 really tax the body when going so slowly and making sure everything is in proper alignment. I wish I had this class years ago when I first started yoga, I would not have to unlearn all the bad habits now. Thanks so much! Can't wait for the next one!
very detailed and thorough. Was a bit slow for me, with little variation, however it is an excellent introduction for anyone just starting yoga, with all the information you need to get those foundation poses correct.
good to continue to remind me about correct position... definitely need the reminders
Learned today that I have very tight hamstrings! Great class!
Good one, need to know different parts like glutes, pelvis etc to do these effectively
I appreciate the slow and detailed instructions of this class. Although, I too was left wanting a bit more.
It was good but left me wanting more. Another pose or two to add a bit of fun or energy would have been nice.
Great class David! I'm having a hard time with the subtle movements of lifting the knees and pushing the thighs back or inward...I'm not even sure what you said. :-) Can you pls help? TY
Thanks again. It was great. :)
Busy mind today - felt myself drifting away a little. Regardless, lovely and simple instructions. I could really feel myself grounding down into my legs. Thank you.
Great class
I loved the use of the strap to be mindful of alignment.
The simple instructions and style ensure a good understanding of some basic and important poses. A great foundation to build upon with future classes.
Great foundation work. Learning new things every time!
I really like how this builds on the previous video and all the pieces are coming together. Thanks David!
Thank you for a great class - makes a person be aware of their body.
I appreciate the attention to detail in the poses.
Thank you for such a great way to start the new year.
great to feel myself stabilize more in standing positions
Great explanations, thank r
Thank you for another great class. I feel my posture improving immediately.
I always enjoy David's clear concise instructions. A very simple class to dial in standing poses.
It’s really nice to slow down and feel the poses verses flowing through them
It’s really nice to slow down and feel the poses verses flowing through them
Thanks for a great session!
Today's session was really relaxing. My lower half will thank you
Just right for a beginner like me
Very energy intensive poses!
Good class. Moved a little too quickly between poses for this newbie to keep up but that’s what pause is for, right? Will do again for sure.
Another awesome class on proper alignment! Much gratitude
This was another great class. I loved the warrior poses.
Great for working on my balance!
I feel great after this, Thank you!
Clear prompts breathe new life into familiar poses. Feeling the stability integrate into my body feels fantastic!