manifest stillness
The Earth Track • 36m
Our bodies hold emotions in our hips. As we work through 30-ish minutes of hip and hamstring openers, you might feel some big shit come up. Let it happen without shame – your feelings are welcome here. (36:14)
Suggested props: two blocks, a strap, a blanket, and a bolster
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Table Top (Bharmanasana)
Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Downward Dog Twist (Parivrtta Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Forward Fold (Uttanasana)
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana)
Halfway Lift (Ardha Uttanasana)
High Plank (Phalakasana/Dandasana)
Low Plank (Chaturanga Dandasana)
Upward Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)
Chair/Fierce Pose (Utkatasana)
Three Legged Dog (Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana 1)
Big Toe Hold Forward Fold (Padangusthasana)
Garland Pose (Malasana)
Hand to Foot/Gorilla Pose (Padahastasana)
Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana)
Lizard Lunge (Utthan Pristhasana)
Staff Pose (Dandasana)
Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)
Knees to Chest (Apanasana)
Supine Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana)
Happy Baby (Ananda Balasana)
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
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practice submission
Ready to get deep in your feels? We’re taking it from our hips to our hearts with opening postures to welcome our emotions and increase mobility. Submit to being exactly where you are right now. Grab your favorite props, and meet us on the mat. (41:54)
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Reclined Bound Angle... -
open naturally
It’s time to get into the most open of hip openers: Hanumanasana (A.K.A., full split). Let your body take its time and sink into this expansion slowly – however long it takes. No need to force anything. There’s no rush. Just let it open naturally. (46:20)
Suggested props: two blocks
Corpse Pose...
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begin the process of letting go
We’re sinking in, giving up, and letting go with a restorative approach to hip openers. This isn’t about flexibility, this is about melting away the bullshit from everyday life and surrendering to the process. Grab your blocks, pillows, blankets, and whatever else makes you feel supported. (35:06...
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