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Kula Flow: Wide Wingspan

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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, 1 blanket, 1 block)

This class dives into the rotation of your arm bones, how it relates to your collar bones and shoulder blades and ultimately prepares you for forearm stand and belly backbends that feature hip opening. You end class with a seated straddle and some side body opening. Followed by a generous rest!

(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.