Kula Flow: Camel Chameleon
Aired -
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: 2-3 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 belt)
We take all the foundational elements of Camel Pose/Ustrasana - think strong connection of the legs to the ground, deep upper chest backbend, and a neutral pelvis and legs - and add an ankle-to-knee variation to the peak pose. Think of it as an entry point for the many variations (hence Camel Chameleon) possible here, like half-lotus.
(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.
We take all the foundational elements of Camel Pose/Ustrasana - think strong connection of the legs to the ground, deep upper chest backbend, and a neutral pelvis and legs - and add an ankle-to-knee variation to the peak pose. Think of it as an entry point for the many variations (hence Camel Chameleon) possible here, like half-lotus.
(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.