"Just as Julie wrote about meeting tough situations with peace and patience, we extend that onto our mats this week. With a pose like Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose), a great deal of patience and contentment must be incorporated into our practice in order to get into the shape. Opening our heart space with backbends doesn't come from forcing - it comes from deep patience, trusting that no matter where we end up when attempting the pose is exactly where our bodies wish for us to be... Often times this leads to our practice being the most powerful it's ever been."
"It's an opportunity to practice breathing and showing up fully - allowing ourselves to be seen by our inner light rather than judgments and criticism on the surface. Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) calls for strength through the legs and arms, openness through the chest and hip flexors, and side body length to fullfil the shape. This sequence progresses intentionally to prepare the body for this vibrant peak pose - weaving in patience, peace, gratitude and strength."
Practice for Urdhva Dhanurasana emphasizes patience, non-forcing, and steady breath to open the heart safely. Backbends require contentment with each body's current edge and trust in the process. The sequence builds strength through legs and arms, and openness through the chest, hip flexors, and side body length. Warm-up includes Sukhasana variations, Child's Pose, Cat & Cow, Anjaneyasana backbend, quad stretch, and high lunge. Standing work moves through Sun Salutations into Warrior II, Peaceful Warrior, Extended Side Angle, Side Plank, and Prasarita Padottanasana. The practice finishes with balance and twists, a peak pose attempt, Wide-Legged Forward Fold, Supine Twist, and Savasana.
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