Standing poses build a strong foundation for the positive, grounding effects of any well-balanced asana sequence. They help us cultivate steadiness, strength, and courage, which in turn prepares us for every other type of pose.
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Lakshmi (the goddess of prosperity and good fortune) is the embodiment of contentment and possibility. Her story invites us to approach life from a perspective of fulfillment and abundance. Backbends can help us access this inspiration in practice, so that we can feel our inherent fullness and cultivate an open heart.
This two-hour workshop will teach you how to stabilize your shoulders, strengthen your lower body, and use your breath to fill your upper body as you move toward a powerful apex pose: full wheel (urdhva dhanurasana).
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