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A Well-Rounded Challenging Beginner Flow

Beginner II
(361 Reviews)
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This challenging, beginner yoga class is a wonderfully-balanced hatha flow that stretches and strengthens the whole body, through standing poses, seated stretches, reclining postures and core work. Rachel helps you understand alignment and core activation, emphasizing the proper way to do the poses to obtain the most benefit and to feel rejuvenated and relaxed as you take on your day or prepare to wind down into your evening.

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Whole Body
  • Flexibility
  • Legs and Feet

Style

  • Hatha Yoga

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PianoWire
May 22, 2020

What does "plug your shoulders into your back" mean?

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Norwichgal
May 22, 2020

Good question, I wondered that too. I took it to mean push them down, away from your ears - but would be interested to know the true answer.

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Rachel Scott
May 22, 2020

That is an excellent question! It is a metaphor for retracting the scapula, or hugging your shoulder blades closer together. Does that make more sense?

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PianoWire
May 23, 2020

Thanks, I repeated the lesson with that knowledge, and it helps.

One more question: I sprained a ligament in my lower back seven months ago. Sometimes I can hold bridge pose with no problem, but today it aggravated my injury. Can you suggest an alternative to bridge that might be less likely to trigger lower back pain?

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Norwichgal
May 20, 2020

I found it a pretty challenging class, those pulses are hard! But lots of interest to keep things moving at a pace and a very knowledgeable authoritative teacher. Thank you!

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Nilsapan
May 19, 2020

Thank you for this class.

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Shineystar
May 13, 2020

Thank youI enjoyed this challenge to build strength!!
I will repeat!!

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