Gift of the Present

About This Class

Dan Ward guides a thoughtful, moderately paced flow that begins grounded in Vajrasana and builds through core-strengthening bird-dogs, Cobra and Locust variations, Warrior Two, Reverse Warrior, Extended Side Angle, and Chair Pose twists before settling into deep hip openers — half happy baby, baby cradle, and supine twists — and a restful Savasana. Throughout, Dan emphasizes finding calm within effort, prioritizing strength and stability over range of motion, and listening to the body's signals. Modifications using blocks, fists, lowered knees, and skipped vinyasas are consistently offered, making the class accessible while still challenging. The closing floor sequence specifically targets the hips, hamstrings, and spine, and Dan's meditative framing encourages practitioners to absorb the work and carry a grounded awareness off the mat. The class suits anyone dealing with tight hips, general stiffness from sitting, mild back tightness, or everyday stress, and works equally well as a morning practice or an evening wind-down.