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Stretch and Strengthen

Beginner II
(37 Reviews)
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In this accessible class, Guy leads you through the primary movements of major joints in your body, focusing on both stretching and strengthening the muscles that support your joints. This is a good all-around practice to get you moving comfortably!

This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 3 of Total Body Flexibility And Health 14-Day Yoga Challenge For Men.

Stretch and Strengthen Playlist (to be played with the class):

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Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Flexibility
  • Strength
  • Whole Body

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
PianoWire
January 7, 2021
Comment:

All good until you told us to L-sit. Really?

Comment Replies

Guy Friswell
January 9, 2021
Comment:

Understandably the L-sit is not accessible to most folks without practice, I agree. My reasoning behind including this: this video part of a challenge targeted at beginning men and I wanted to show that yoga isn’t all about being bendy. Strength is also important. And this pose would be almost achievable by an inflexible but strong male ... perhaps challenging and encouraging them to consider the potential benefits of a dedicated yoga practice. So, it was a bit of spice, for sure, and something to build towards. Thanks for watching! Guy

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PianoWire
January 10, 2021
Comment:

Thanks for the explanation, Guy. I understand your intent, but I found that demonstration somewhat discouraging. I felt the same way I feel when a teacher encourages a beginner class to follow them into plow pose. I'm probably close to having enough strength to L-sit, but I don't ever expect to achieve the required flexibility. After nearly two years of yoga practice, I can't come close to straightening my legs in down dog. (By the way, I know more women than men who can L-sit.) Namaste.

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mikah257
January 23, 2021
Comment:

My husband has had great results taking David Procyshyn's Sciatica class. Just thought I'd recommend!

SMZalokar
January 4, 2021
Comment:

Great class. I did this one on my lunch break and feel really stretched and strong.

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