Iyengar: Forward Extensions and Twists • Claire Carroll • 40 min
Iyengar • 39m
This session presents ways to make seated forward extensions and twists accessible for practitioners of all levels. It also highlights how these poses can cultivate mental clarity and agility.
Suggested Props: wall, chair, blocks, belt
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