our bodies hold emotions in our hips. as we move through about 30 minutes of hip and hamstring openers, don’t be surprised if some big feelings come up. let it happen—no shame, no judgment. your feelings are welcome here.
suggested props: two blocks, a strap, a blanket, and a bolster
you’ll explore:
child’s pose (balasana)
tabletop (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 pose (utkatasana)
three-legged dog (tri pada adho mukha svanasana)
warrior i (virabhadrasana i)
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)
savasana
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open hips & hearts
we’re taking it from our hips to our hearts with opening postures that welcome emotions and boost mobility. ready to get deep in your feels? this class invites you to submit to exactly where you are right now—no need to fix, force, or flee. just breathe and let it move through.
recommended props...
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learn the splits
it’s time to get into the most open of hip openers: hanumanasana (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.
suggested props: two blocks
you’ll explore:
savasana
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opening vinyasa
come to this class when you want to get your ass kicked—in a good way. you’re capable of more than you think, and sometimes the only way to see it is to meet your edge. stop when you need to. rest when you need to. and keep coming back to your power.
recommended props: two blocks
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