In this class, the focus will be on hip opening and back release, both of which are integral to physical well-being and alignment. Through precise and deliberate movements and carefully sequenced poses, we will address tension and stiffness commonly harboured in these areas.
Incorporating a range of asanas, props, and modifications, we will explore various poses meant to target specific muscle groups in the hips and back. Attention is placed on alignment, ensuring that each posture is executed with integrity and awareness.
We won’t be focussing on any specific asana type but instead building a sequence around going progressively deeper into specific parts of the body.
We will start with a warm-up for the shoulders and hips through Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana and Virasana Forward. Then, we’ll go deeper into the hips with some Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana to the wall.
There will be a brief standing pose session but first, we’ll go deeper into the shoulders with some inversions. The standing pose sequence will be made up of Utthita Trikonasana, Utthita Parsva Konasana, and Ardha Chandrasana.
Then, we’ll combine shoulder and hip work through Vasisthasana 1 and 2, which will also help us work our core. Several variations of Sirsasana will help us go further into hip opening and core strengthening actions. To complete the core strengthening section of the class, we’ll finish off with Ubhaya Padangusthasana.
The final part of the class will consist of supine hip openings like Supta Padangusthasana and some seated twists to release the spine.
The class will end as usual with breathing meditation in Savasana.
Video stills from this sequence
