Kevin: Half Moon Helper (46 minutes)
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45m
Unpack the key actions of Half Moon Pose (ardha chandrasana) in this short, methodical practice! There is not a lot of "vinyasa flow" here; instead, we explore modified variations of familiar poses to gain new understandings of where to place our efforts and attention. By the end, you should (hopefully) feel strong and stable in your hips, yet soft and open at the center space.
Please have two blocks, a blanket, a chair or something similar and access to the wall for optimal enjoyment.
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