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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Back to Basics 6.1 Caturaṅga Daṇḍāsana and Ashtanga Namaskār
Episode 1
The four limbed staff pose and the 8 pointed salutation are two key postures in vinyasa yoga and more active forms of hatha yoga. This video reviews options to approach these challenging poses with intelligence and a personalized approach.
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13:53Episode 2
Back to Basics 6.2 Surya Namaskar
Episode 2
Surya Namaskara is a beautiful morning practice to align with your breath and awaken your body! Learn two variations of Sun Salutations to bring energy, strength and space to your body every day.
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Back to Basics 6.3 Viparītakaraṇī (foundational inversion)
Episode 3
viparītakaraṇī is a blanket term for primary inversions of hatha yoga. However a popular variation is "legs up the wall" pose or supported inversion. This is a wonderful pose to learn to get used to being upside down in a supported way. Begin by staying for 1-2 minutes and work your way up as it ...
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1:08:16Episode 4
Back to Basics Full Practice
Episode 4
This hour long practice weaves together the foundational principles of the full "back to basics" series.