Kevin: All Levels Hip Opening
Get It: 45-65 min
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50m
While many of us feel a need to open the hips, there are some basic actions of the leg and the hip area that need to be understood for this opening to come in an effective way. We look at some of these key actions in class in both the standing and the sitting position. Class is call "All Levels" because this work can be challenging for beginners and advanced students alike.
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