Kula Flow: Natarajasana/Dancer's 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, 1 blanket)
There are few backbends as challenging and fun as Natarajasana/Dancer's Pose. This standing, asymmetrical backbend connects hand to foot with the arms in overhead extension. As always, we break it down piece by piece so that every yogi can find an entry point into the pose. Have fun!
(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.
There are few backbends as challenging and fun as Natarajasana/Dancer's Pose. This standing, asymmetrical backbend connects hand to foot with the arms in overhead extension. As always, we break it down piece by piece so that every yogi can find an entry point into the pose. Have fun!
(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.