55 min all levels w/ Justicia: backbends
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This backbends practice was specifically designed to support the SI joint in backbends, especially if it's prone to hyper mobility. But you don't need SI issues to enjoy this grounded approach to ustrasana and urdhva dhanurasana via strong work in standing poses and technical alignment of the sacrum and tailbone. There's an opportunity to invert (pincha mayurasana), so a wall may be helpful. After savasana, Justicia shares a PT-inspired exercise specifically addressing hyper mobile SI joints!
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