Iyengar: Standing Poses for Strength & Stability • Nadja Refaie • 45 min
Nadja Refaie • 49m
Enjoy this sequence of standing and seated poses to bring firmness to the legs and stability in the hips. Explore how these actions create length in the sides and freedom in the body and mind. This class is for all levels.
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