This practice works to lengthen the front body and release tension through the hips with some strong postures and deep stretching. Begin on the back with diaphragmatic breathing, thread-the-needle, cross-legged twists, and butterfly. Warm up with vinyasa flows, then practice dragon/lunge variations, cat balance with a bind, sphinx, standing balance flow, warrior III, high lunge, pigeon, cow-face pose, seated butterfly, and breath with arm movements to release obstacles. This is spring cleaning the yogic way!
Length: 1 hour
Level: 2
Props: two blocks, blanket
Physical benefits: outer hips, quadriceps, vagus nerve, glutes, lungs, heart, breath