71 min all levels w/ Justicia: backbends
March 2023
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1h 11m
To straighten the arms in urdhva dhanurasana (upward facing bow), the body needs extensive prep, including opening the quadriceps and hip flexors, prepping the spine, opening the shoulders and chest, and strengthening the wrists. This practice includes thorough prep of the full body, and also offers some ways to make the pose more accessible with props. It includes time for handstand, so a wall space might be helpful, as well as two blocks and a bolster. It closes with a cooling sequence of side bends, twists and forward bends.
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