Foundations of Hatha Yoga
7 Seasons
First: 4 part introduction to Vinyasa Krama
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a 6 part series broken down into "bite-sized" pieces for new students and seasoned beginners alike!
part 1: foundation of body and breath
part 2: standing poses and the hips
part 3: forward folds
part 4: extension
part 5: twists
part 6: putting it all together
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02:57Episode 1
Back to Basics: intro to the series
Episode 1
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Back to Basics 1a Intro to Ujjayi Prānāyāma
Episode 2
learn to breath for focus, warmth and a peaceful state. Ujjayi breathing (victorious breathing) is a technique commonly used to create warmth and mental attention in hatha yoga.
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24:31Episode 3
Back to Basics 1b: Moving from the core
Episode 3
Learn the essentials of moving from the spine, the deep core muscles and the rhythm of the breath
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08:33Episode 4
Back to Basics 1.2 Pada Bandha
Episode 4
Feet and hips are our foundation. Learn to use them well! This session we learn all about the "foot lock"
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Back to Basics 1.3 The Shoulder Girdle Core
Episode 5
Bring awareness to the movement of the core of the shoulder girdle in arm raising positions.