No-Hands Flow To Strengthen The Legs
Flexibility
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48m
Having received good feedback from previous 'No-Hands' flow classes I decided to do another. This one will focus on standing poses and will strengthen your legs - with a few side bends and forward bends too. Expect an energising warm-up, two Vinyasa Flows where your hands don't touch the ground and then a seated sequence to stretch out afterwards.
Props needed: One or two blocks required for a backbend counterpose at the end.
Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.
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