we're building up to mermaid pose with plenty of deep hip and heart openers—so get ready to feel it, physically and emotionally. this class moves steadily through big stretches and strong shapes, helping you open, soften, and strengthen along the way. take your time, listen to your body, and trust that whatever comes up is part of the journey. deep work, deep rewards.
recommended props: blocks
featured poses:
child’s pose (balasana)
crocodile pose (makarasana)
cobra pose (bhujangasana)
upward facing dog (urdhva mukha svanasana)
downward facing dog (adho mukha svanasana)
forward fold (uttanasana)
mountain pose (tadasana)
upward salute (urdhva hastasana)
halfway lift (ardha uttanasana)
high plank pose (dandasana/palakhasana)
low plank (chaturanga dandasana)
low crescent lunge (anjaneyasana)
half split/runner’s lunge (ardha hanumanasana)
full split (hanumanasana)
half pigeon pose (ardha kapotasana)
mermaid pose/one-legged king pigeon pose (eka pada rajakapotasana)
three-legged dog (tri pada adho mukha svanasana)
supine twist (supta matsyendrasana II)
corpse pose (savasana)
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