inhale, exhale—let yourself melt like an ice cream cone in the sun. even if it gets a little messy, that’s part of the magic. in this short and grounding sequence, we’ll move through breath and foundational shapes to prep the body (and mind) for getting a little upside down. no pressure, just presence. (13:21)
recommended props: blocks, or anything that helps you feel supported
featured poses:
child’s pose (balasana)
cat & cow (marjaryasana & bitilasana)
downward facing dog (adho mukha svanasana)
fierce/chair pose (utkatasana)
plank pose (dandasana/palakhasana)
fire log pose (agnistambhasana)
easy pose (sukhasana)
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recommended props: bolster, blocks, blanket
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