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Power to Paradise

Intermediate III
(145 Reviews)
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Rachel shines in this exquisite class that finishes with the peak pose, Bird of Paradise (Svarga Dvijasana). Her clear descriptions and enthusiasm make this challenging hatha flow class a pure joy to be a part of. Have fun!

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Spine
  • Flexibility
  • Balance
  • Legs and Feet
  • Neck/Shoulders

Intensity

  • Vigorous Yoga

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
willowswhiten
September 30, 2015
Comment:

I have to say I really love Rachel's style - I've got the strength to be moving into a lot of intermediate poses, but as a distance runner, not the flexibility. Being able to play with my balance and practice the foundations before trying the full pose was really reassuring! Also some of those early folds sorted out kinks in my hamstrings and legs I think have been there since I started running...

My question is that I've been practicing at home a lot lately, and I've found a lot of tension in my right wrist in vinyasa - I think I'm holding it a little too far forward to compensate for an old injury in my left collarbone. However, something Rachel said early in the video finally seems to have sorted it: I turn my fingers out, ever so slightly, before putting weight on my wrists. Does anyone know if this is going to cause tension in other parts of my arms/shoulders? It feels right, but I don't want to do something consistently if it's going to irritate my joints!

Thanks again yogini and Namaste <3

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
October 2, 2015
Comment:

Hi there! Turning your hand out slightly can facilitate the external rotation at the shoulder, which is not a bad thing at all! To the contrary, this can be helpful for getting the upper shoulders (trapezius) to chill out. I'd go with what you feel: if it feels good in your body, we're probably on the right track! Try practicing this way for a couple weeks and then assess. Thanks for checking in about it - let us know how it goes! Rachel

Comment Replies

willowswhiten
November 17, 2015
Comment:

Hi Rachel,

Thanks for replying - this has actually been really helpful, I've been bearing it in mind and trying to be a bit kinder to my wrists :) I keep coming back to this video as well, thank you so much for it! It really feels like the kind of practice that asks my body to progress, which I love.

Namaste!

prettysparrow
August 10, 2015
Comment:

This is the first time I have ever tried the paradise pose, and most of the other poses, and Rachel's step by step instructions throughout enabled me to carry out each pose properly. I really felt like I worked hard in this class and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Rachel :) Namaste x

debbieltd
July 2, 2015
Comment:

As a sort-of seasoned yoga practitioner (how many years makes me well-seasoned?), I really appreciated Rachel's descriptive and informative instruction... thank you for constantly reminding me to pull my hip back and under! Sneaky little hip... :) And her pointers during Adho Mukha Svanasana (down dog) really helped me engage in a way I haven't in a while. It's so easy for those little things you were once aware of to slip out the window. Rachel does a great job at bringing your awareness back. I was challenged and excited to discover some new ways of coming into and exploring a pose. Thank you!

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
July 8, 2015
Comment:

Thanks for this message! Hips are soooo sneaky :) I love the devilish little details of our practice. Keeps us coming back and always finding something new. So glad you tried the practice out!

jayellesdesigns
June 18, 2015
Comment:

So happy to find an online course that takes me into Bird of Paradise! This is my favorite pose, although I'm still working toward getting into it fully. thank you!!

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
July 8, 2015
Comment:

It's such a good pose, isn't it?? Like a combination of "all bound up" meets "total freedom!"
Glad you gave it a shot! It's a great pose to keep exploring :)

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