Kevin: Calves, Crows and Camels (63 Minutes)
Hand Balancing
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1h 3m
When the calves are locked up, it becomes hard to work with the knee and the ankle. When we release the calf, we are better able to deeply bend the knee and stand tall on the shins. This class takes you on an adventure, working on your lower legs in order to open up two seemingly unrelated poses: Camel and Crow. You'll definitely want two blocks. You might want a blanket to pad the knees.
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