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Kula Flow: Astavakrasana/Eight-Angle Pose
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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)
Attempting Astavakrasana, a twisting arm balance, can be intimidating because of its complexity (the legs intertwine around one arm). We break it down into its component parts, focusing on the action of squeezing the legs together around the arm to provide stability and achievability in the pose.
(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.
Attempting Astavakrasana, a twisting arm balance, can be intimidating because of its complexity (the legs intertwine around one arm). We break it down into its component parts, focusing on the action of squeezing the legs together around the arm to provide stability and achievability in the pose.
(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.