A Sequence With Straight Arms and Legs
Mobility
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15m
This short class takes you through a variety of poses with the emphasis on having straight arms and straight legs. That being said, you'll start in upright kneeling with a gentle Camel Pose (Ustrasana) and then take a variation of Thread The Needle Pose (Parsva Balasana Variation), Gate Pose (Parighasana) and Half Side Arm Balance (Ardha Vasisthasana). The same movements are then repeated standing with Revolved Standing Forward Bend (Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana), Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) and Reverse Warrior Pose (Viparita Virabhadrasana) and then once again in a sitting position with some variations of Wide Legged Forward Fold (Upavista Konasana) . The final pose is Constructive Rest pose for your final relaxation.
Props required: A blanket to kneel on and blocks for under your hands if required.
Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.
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