"This week's practice invites us to soften, unclench, and let go - not by forcing release, but by creating the space for it to arrive naturally. As we move toward Pigeon Pose, we'll explore the hips and heart with mindful intention, offering ourselves permission to release tension and get rid of anything that doesn't contribute to our peace of mind. Let your breath be the gas to power the vehicle (your body) that moves you."
"Puttering Begin on your back, allowing the mat to fully support you. Reclined Knee to Chest Hug one knee, then both, gently rocking side to side. Invite the low back to soften and the breath to deepen. Thread the Needle Draw awareness into the outer hips, breathing into any sensations with patience and curiosity. Lizard Lunge Hands frame the foot as you sink into the hips, grounding through the back leg."
"Prasarita Padottanasana Fold forward, crown of the head heavy, releasing tension from the spine and neck. Crescent Lunge, Reaching Back Rise slowly, arms lifting and gently reaching behind you as the chest opens. Crescent Lunge with Arms in a T-Shape Extend the arms wide, opening across the collarbones and cultivating spaciousness. Yogi Squat Step forward, sink low, and pause - letting gravity do the work as you breathe into the hips."
The practice emphasizes softening, unclenching, and letting go by creating space rather than forcing release. Breath is used as the driving force to move the body and facilitate relaxation. The sequence begins reclined with knee hugs and thread-the-needle to invite low-back and outer-hip release. Lizard lunges and quad stretches open the hips and hip flexors. Prasarita padottanasana and crescent lunges broaden the chest and release the spine and neck. Standing poses build strength and balance with Warrior II, Peaceful Warrior, Extended Side Angle, and Half Moon. The class culminates in Pigeon Pose as the peak posture for deeper hip and heart opening.
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