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Turning Inwards

Intermediate II
(104 Reviews)
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In this slow, deliberate practice, retreat into your inner sanctuary. Join Andrea and explore opening your inner thighs and hamstrings towards kurmasana, also known as turtle pose. Note: Feel free to use a blanket or block for knee support.

This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 5 of Cultivate Your Inner Teacher 14-Day Intermediate Yoga Challenge.

Turning Inwards Playlist (to be played with the class)

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Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Flexibility
  • Hips
  • Legs and Feet
  • Lower Back
  • Neck/Shoulders
  • Spine
  • Twists

Style

  • Slow Flow
  • Vinyasa/Power Yoga
FairfaxYoga
May 6, 2021
Comment:

Such a beautiful class, I really enjoyed it. A slower chance of pace, while still a bit of a challenge.

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March 12, 2021
Comment:

Loved this class. I have never done turtle pose before and hadn’t done a lot of variations on poses Andrea taught in this class. Was refreshing and definitely shifted my perspective. One question- at the 7:29 minute mark when you tuck your arm under your leg I’m not really sure what the intent is in this pose. Should it be active and should I be pushing my shoulder and leg into one another or more passive? Thank you, really great class.

Comment Replies

Fiji McAlpine
April 9, 2021
Comment:

Hi Ariel,

This is a great question. The intention of weaving the arm behing the knee is that you could gently lengthen the entire femur, and connective tissue attached, in two opposing directions. The arm pushes the knee forward, the hip is pulling slightly back. Does this make sense?

Fiji

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