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Kula Flow: Open The Front Strengthen The Back

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Nikki Vilella

After moving to Tribeca over two decades ago, I stumbled upon a premie Kula on the way to the train. I went, was hands down hooked by the first hip opener, and the rest is history. I started teaching at Kula in 2...

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(Suggested props: 1 strap. 2 blocks and a bolster if you have them. If not you can roll two blankets or towels and make a bolster.)

This class open the front lines of the body and strengthens the back as you prepare for backbends and ultimately bekasana on the belly. You will also do a lot of shoulder balancing, vacillating between mobility and stability.

(Int/Adv) Kula Flow is vinyasa (or flow) style yoga with an emphasis on creativity and alignment. Classes are inventive and thoughtful sequences of sun salutations, standing & seated postures, back bending, and inversions—guided by a steady breath to tone and calm the mind. Most teachers also use bandha work to open and strengthen the inner body. (Classes differ in tone and vigor depending on the teacher, so if you have special needs/interests please contact [email protected].) For students with a regular yoga practice.