The Illuminated Heart

Connect to the fullness of your breath and your energetic heart with this breath-centric, backbending practice. Begin with a couple minutes in a supported restorative backbend, then flow through sun salutations, shoulder and chest stretches, standing balancing poses, hip-openers, and inversions, all leading up to natarajasana (dancer's pose) with a strap.

Props: 2 blocks, blanket, strap