A handful of poses are held for a prolonged period of time in an effort to balance energy between the head and the heart. This class features supportive, grounding postures meant to build congruity between breath, body, and mind.
Props Needed: a block, bolster, 2-3 blankets, chair
On the fourth day of handstand prep, Alice focuses on the ribs and the core.
In the fifth video in the handstand series, Alice focuses on the legs and the feet.
In part 6 of the handstand series, Alice works on stacking hips, shoulders, and wrists.
In day 3, Alice works pelvis positioning for best form in your handstand.
Linda focuses on shoulder stability while keeping the head and neck long in this fiery practice!
Dig into your hips. This class will offer many modifications and opportunities to step into the intensity of a hip stretch. Class is prepping you for lotus pose while in headstand, sirsasana 1.
Props Needed: strap
A Citizen Standard is designed for both students newer to Citizen Yoga and students looking for clarity on the basics of alignment e.g. foot placement. Kacee will take you through the building blocks of a well-rounded practice, ending with Headstand 2 with modifications.
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A mindful slow burn class type, progressively working to box handstand on the wall.
This flow will work through traditional standing poses and shoulder opening to prepare you to try headstand, Sirsasana 1.
Props Needed: 2 blocks.
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This grounded yet heat building class will focus on soothing the nervous system to prepare the body for sirsanasa (headstand one). Inversions invigorate the mind + body with the placement of the heart above the head. You'll need 1 strap and two blocks.
Feeling stagnant and like you need to move? Grab a mat and get moving with Kayla in guided vin. Work towards headstand in this sweaty + supportive flow.
In this 30 minute yoga + weights class we will focus on all the muscles in the upper body - shoulders, biceps, triceps, chest, and back. Explore different weight lifting techniques while flowing through yoga in between. For this class, you will need dumbbells.
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Explore crow pose using a block. This class is designed for all levels of practitioners focusing on building confidence with crow pose as well as some crow pose transitions. Fine tune your crow pose practice and have have fun with poses balanced on your hands.
Props Needed: 1 Block
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Open the shoulders with a sequence designed to increase mobility. Learn how to use gravity and the support of the wall to safely and effectively extend the range of motion in your upper back and shoulders over time.
Props Needed: 1 block, blanket, and a wall
A quick flow that will get you moving and breathing as you experience the stability and opening of side plank (vashistasana)
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A fun and playful flow that will both ground and lift you as we work into arm balances. (eka pada galavasana)
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This fifteen minute class that will leave you feeling open and ready to work into pincha, forearm stand.
Props Needed: Two blocks and a wall
A challenging class focused on building towards crow & baby crow pose. The pace of class is similar to a vinyasa, though there will not be as much flowing on your own during certain sections of class. The class has steps to building towards each pivotal moment, so do not be discouraged if you can...
In this class, you will open your hamstrings, strengthen your core and twist into new postures! The class begins grounded and moves towards standing poses. Bringing a belt or strap can be extra helpful!
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Get lost in the flow with a series of short, repetitive vinyasa sequences that are designed to inspire authentic expression and intuitive movement. All you will need for this class is a mat.
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Get upside down with this immunity strengthening sequence. With the support of a wall, this inversion based practice will work the meridians of the lung + large intestine, both integral in supporting the overall health and immunity.
Props Needed: 2 blocks and a blanket
Alice guides you through simple and digestible 10-minute drills to initiate and/or strengthen your handstand practice.
Day one focuses on the palms, finger mounds and arm engagement to prepare for handstand.
Alice guides you through simple and digestive 10-minute drills to initiate and/or strengthen your handstand practice.
Day two focuses on the shoulder girdle and protraction of the shoulder blades.
