Breath then Muscle

About This Class

This 30-minute dynamic flow opens with three rounds of Bellows Breath (Bhastrika) to establish a deep, conscious breath that the instructor then carries into every subsequent pose. From Downward Facing Dog, the class moves through standing lunges with heel-flat variations, wide-legged forward folds, crescent lunge progressions, twisted lunges, and revolved chair pose — always returning to the breath as the primary tool for deepening sensation. The standing sequence peaks in a standing split built progressively from a flamingo balance, emphasizing hip-height, hamstring length, and leg strength. A cobra series on the mat builds spinal extension and upper-back strength before a final down dog and seated cool-down. The class closes with a seated forward fold, happy baby, and a tension-release Savasana. The instructor consistently frames the breath as the access point to deeper stretching, greater strength, and a calm mind, making this class ideal for practitioners who want to feel the connection between pranayama and physical practice, and for those working through tight hips, hamstrings, and a busy mind.