Iyengar: Introductory Leg Stretches • Nadja Refaie • 20 min
Iyengar & Align Yoga Classes
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18m
This sequence is geared toward students new to Iyengar yoga. Join Nadja for a sequence to stretch the legs by learning the common actions in some standing poses and downward facing dog.
Suggested Props: 2 blocks, wall
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