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Kula Flow: Minimal Flexion, Maximum Extension
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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: 2 blocks and 1 blanket)
This class has a slightly different take on sun salutations as you remove spinal flexion from the sequence and work extension and backbends for most of class, with some side body opening thrown in for good measure. You will start on a belly roll, get upside down and do some glute release at the end of class.
(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.
This class has a slightly different take on sun salutations as you remove spinal flexion from the sequence and work extension and backbends for most of class, with some side body opening thrown in for good measure. You will start on a belly roll, get upside down and do some glute release at the end of class.
(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.