Nikki Vilella
After moving to Tribeca over two decades ago, I stumbled upon a premie Kula on the way to the train. I went, was hands down hooked by the first hip opener, and the rest is history. I started teaching at Kula in 2...Kula Quickie (35 min): Broadening the Back Body
Aired -
37m
(Suggested props: 1 strap, and if you have a bolster grab it! If not use blocks or the floor without support)
This yoga class begins with a bolster offering head support in downward-facing dog. The bolster then supports a caturanga dandasana where you will work on shoulder mobility chest opening and upper back strength. If you don't have a bolster you can use blocks or do it on the ground without support. A strap is used to help deepen your uttanasana forward fold, followed by a dynamic sequence of eagle arms, twists and side planks with a tree pose variation. Class ends with a backbend featuring sukhasana legs which opens the front of the pelvis and inner groins.
This yoga class begins with a bolster offering head support in downward-facing dog. The bolster then supports a caturanga dandasana where you will work on shoulder mobility chest opening and upper back strength. If you don't have a bolster you can use blocks or do it on the ground without support. A strap is used to help deepen your uttanasana forward fold, followed by a dynamic sequence of eagle arms, twists and side planks with a tree pose variation. Class ends with a backbend featuring sukhasana legs which opens the front of the pelvis and inner groins.