Canceling Disappointment

About This Class

This expansive flow class with Astrid Kastenberg uses the seasonal energy of spring as a springboard for inner transformation, centering on the theme of releasing "reliable disappointment" — the habitual, self-limiting narrative that keeps us stuck. The class opens with Surya breath (right-nostril pranayama) to ignite the solar plexus and awaken energy, moves through Om chanting, the Ganesha mantra, and Sat Nam mantra, and includes a full invocation and intention-setting ritual. The asana sequence flows through supine knee hugs and spinal twists, cat-cow, child's pose, multiple sun-salutation-style vinyasas, runner's lunge, crescent pose, Warrior One, Warrior Two, reverse warrior, balancing table variations (Bird-Dog with heart-opening progressions), locust, bow pose (Dhanurasana), bridge pose, thread-the-needle (supine pigeon), tree pose, Utkatasana, rabbit pose, Virasana (Hero's Pose), and seated forward folds. Throughout, the instructor weaves philosophy about passion, expectations, growth, and resilience, making this as much a mindfulness and emotional-processing experience as a physical practice. The class closes with a seated meditation, supine twists, and a long Savasana. A block is offered for Virasana. Best suited for practitioners who want to process emotional weight, shake off stagnation, and reconnect with inner purpose.