Kevin: Big Wheel Keep on Turning (62 minutes)
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1h 1m
This twisting class is loosely inspired by the CCR/Tina Turner track Proud Mary - we roll on the river of our spine to open up space in the side and back ribs; we slowly build heat to keep the inner fire burning; and, ultimately, we get the big wheel of our torso to keep on turning deeper and deeper.
No props required, but some folks will enjoy having two blocks available.
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