This is one of my favorite types of practices - I call it SolaLuna to reflect that it is equal parts Solar or dynamic energy and Lunar or receptive energy. It's an embodied experience of the union of polarities or seemingly opposite energies.
We build to a strong crescendo with standing, core and balance poses and then take it down and settle into sweet hip openers and a supported inversion.
Suggested props are 2 blocks (or large books) and a strap, belt or towel.
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HIPnotic
HIPnotic is one of my signature hip-centric practices and I absolutely LOVE teaching it.
Your “hip muscles” are actually quite diverse and as a very mobile ball-and-socket joint (second only to your shoulder!), it’s important to acknowledge all the muscles that act on the joint, not just the one...
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Happy Knees
This is a strength and stability practice to support those hard working joints, your knees.
This practice pays special attention to not hyperextending your knees, where your quads, hamstrings, calves and shins can be mostly passive and avoids deep knee bending as well as avoids all postures tha...
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Strong
While Yoga is often associated with stretch, some poses are more about strength.
This practice is an empowering combination of poses that support not only your physical strength but a strength of sense of self and capacity, which crosses over into everything you do and how you show up in the world.
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