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Kula Flow: Standing Marichyasana

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Peiling Junek

I came to yoga in January 2009 as a skeptic of the discipline, compelled to the mat by the prodding of an older sibling and a great New Year’s deal on classes. It didn’t take long for me to recognize the many ben...
(Props: 2 blocks, 1 belt, 1 blanket)

Class begins with an exploration of how to fold the legs well in preparation for standing up with one leg folded and bound by the arms. Props helps us create a compact package of the bent leg to more easefully come upright.

(Int/Adv) Kula Flow is vinyasa (or flow) style yoga with an emphasis on creativity and alignment. Classes are inventive and thoughtful sequences of sun salutations, standing & seated postures, back bending, and inversions—guided by a steady breath to tone and calm the mind. Most teachers also use bandha work to open and strengthen the inner body. (Classes differ in tone and vigor depending on the teacher, so if you have special needs/interests please contact [email protected].) For students with a regular yoga practice.