Lesson 3: Stepping Forward – A Hip-Opening Flow
In this lesson’s 37-minute practice, we’ll continue to practice the Sun Salutation, and we’ll learn the somewhat tricky step forward into a Lunge from Downward Facing Dog. Get ready to challenge yourself! We’ll also practice several poses that will open the hips so you can find some freedom and awareness in this part of the body. It should feel pretty good…and also, don’t be surprised if these poses are intense. We all tend to hold a lot of tension in the hips, so if sensations become too much, just back out a bit and take it slow. Grab a blanket and a couple of blocks for this practice…we’ll use these props for a few poses. Enjoy!
Recommended props: 2 blocks, blanket
Stepping Forward – A Hip-Opening Flow – Home Practice
37 min
Short Tutorials
These short videos are more instructional in nature, so watch them when you want to refine or review something, or if you just have time for a very short practice.
Guided Breath Work – Alternate Nostril Breathing
6 min
Quick Warm Up (Gate + Tiger Flow)
10 min
Props: 1 block, blanket
Hamstrings and Hips – A Stretchy Flow
7 min
Props: 2 blocks, blanket
Sun Salutations with Step Back and Forward into Lunges
14 min
Props: 2 blocks, blanket
How to Step Forward from Downdog Split into a Lunge
15 min
Standing Pose Breakdown – Triangle to Wide Leg Forward Fold
7 min
Props: 2 blocks
Balancing Buddha Flow
3 min
Props: chair or wall
Seated Hip Openers & Twists (Pigeon and Ardha Matseyandrasana)
10 min
Props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets
Guided Relaxation – Legs Up the Wall
11 min
Props: wall space, bolster, blanket, strap, eye pillow