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Intermediate III
This intermediate flow experience with Rachel will prepare you for exploring one of yoga’s most entertaining arm balances: insect pose (tittibhasana). Along the way, we’ll explore hip opening, full splits, core work, wrist strengthening and some other fun hand balances. Come along for the ride!
Equipment:
- Block
- Strap
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Love this site, I've been a member for about 6 years. First comment and it needs to be seen: The title of this video only serves to perpetuate existing stereotypes of East Asian folks which has lead to the rise in violence within the community.
This may be different than the title's intent which I assume was meant to be "fun".
It's not fun to cherry-pick the things you like about a culture and not adopt the violence, fetishization and racial oppression of a marginalized population. Do better, be better 🙏🏾
We appreciate and value your deep concern for this important topic. We agree with you that entertainment from 50 years ago is naturally problematic if it is only seen through today's lens without accounting for its context or how we've grown as a culture. We trust that most viewers who may recognize this reference see it for what we intended: an affectionate homage to a breakthrough cultural icon that initiated a wider conversation and appreciation for race and equality nearly half a century ago.
Great active hip stretches!! Really got to a couple of sore spots that I didn't quite realize were there. And Rachel had me giggling a few times throughout
Well that was delightful. What a fun challenge - really enjoyed this one. Thanks, Rachel, for sharing your amazing sense of humor and creating another excellent, playful class!
Such a challenging fun class!
Fast paced with lots of options for movements and poses. I’ve done this class a few times and enjoy how I notice differences each time. The hip openers felt awesome today but I struggled with the strap in titibhasana when last time it was a breeze. Always meeting my body where its at. Thanks Rachel!
I think this may be my favourite class ever. Thank you, Rachel, you are a ray of sunshine!
Loved this practice! It was challenging, quick, but Rachel gives lots of options and time for play within the practice which I appreciated.
Thanks Rachel - You are always Awesome! This was a new class for me I did at lunch to reduce stress and recharge. I am a family practice doctor and last 20 months have been horrible . I rec this site to patients ! I went to a power yoga class recently and none are as good as I find here. Thanks
Wow, what a class! Very intense hip openers and lots of energy. Even the intermediate arm balancing poses leading up to full insect were wonderfully challenging, so this is a class I'm looking forward to coming back to again and again. Rachel always delivers with such a great energy that makes things very fun.