Kula Flow: Strap it up: Breath, Core & Hips

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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 long strap)

Start with 360 breath and engage and ignite the core. Move through hip oriented sequences that target the inner thighs and groin and explore balancing and standing sequences with your props to facilitate different awareness and engagement around the hips and core. End with inversion time and seated postures before savasana.

(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.