Gentle Prone Backbends
Back and Core
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15m
This gentle class invites you to try some backbends lying on your front. Perfect for when you're feeling tired or a bit under the weather but still want to move and stretch. Expect Sphynx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana, the thigh-stretching Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bekhasana), Locust Pose (Salabhasana), the hip-opening Half-Frog Pose (Ardha Mandukasana) and some options for Bow Pose (Dhanurasana).
Props required: A blanket.
Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the screen.
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