Ashtanga: Drop Backs • Didi von Deck • 35 min
Ashtanga Yoga Classes
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34m
Dropping back into and then standing up from a backbend can be fun and empowering, and you don’t need to be a gymnast! This class starts by warming up the back, legs, and shoulders. You’ll then use a wall as a prop to practice this skill on your own.
Suggested Props: A Blank Wall
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