Four Gateways of the Heart

Bring forward expansive energy in this backbend-focused practice. You'll do an enlivening practice of side bends, twists, and hip openers as you move toward bow pose, wild thing, and wheel variations (including eka pada urdhva dhanurasana). Once the active work is over, you'll wind down with supine practices before resting in a renewing savasana. You may want to have 2 blocks and an eye pillow or sandbag available.