Guruji used to say that when we stretch, it’s not just our body that is extending — our mind stretches outwards too. This is why it’s so important to strive for even, natural extension. We shouldn’t jam ourselves into a stretch. So, in this advanced standing pose sequence, we will look at how we can achieve even extension and expand our minds in the process.
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