A Peaceful Approach (Part 3)

About This Class

This approachable flow class moves through a well-rounded sequence that begins on the floor with core-awakening poses like happy baby, butterfly, and Navasana before transitioning through Downward Facing Dog, Cobra, and Sphinx into a grounded lunge series. The lunge flow features crescent moon, Ardha Hanuman (half splits), and a quad stretch twist on each side, followed by deep hip opening in Pigeon Pose and the playful "Sidewinders" hip mobility drill. The class then opens into a wide-legged seated sequence (Upavishta Konasana) with lateral bends and twists before finishing with shoulder stand / legs-up, supine twists, and a full Savasana. Throughout, the instructor Dan Ward offers thoughtful, unhurried cueing that emphasizes listening to the body, protecting the knees, and cultivating balance and self-acceptance — framing the practice as a pathway to feeling good and living with less drama.