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Kula Flow: Hips & Lower Back

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Giulia Pline

As a former professional dancer, movement educator and yoga teacher of 12+ years, and current Doctorate of Physical Therapy student, Giulia has always been fascinated by the body in motion. Her background in danc...
(Props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 squishy inflatable ball if you have it)

Start slow with the breath and move into hip warming mobility, twisting for the thoracic spine and pelvis, flowing sequences to ground you into your hips, and make space in the pelvis and low back. Activate your inner thighs and move between moments of activation and softness. 

(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.