Heart Opener!

About This Class

This energizing yet mindful flow class is built around the theme of opening the heart center — physically and emotionally. Beginning in child's pose with a focus on deep, calming breath to quiet the "monkey mind," the class progresses through sun-salutation-style warm-ups (cat-cow, cobra/sphinx, downward dog) before moving into a rich standing sequence featuring chair pose with twists, crescent pose, third warrior, warrior one and two, reverse warrior, extended side angle with optional bind, triangle, half moon, and vertical splits. Throughout, the instructor weaves in spinal balancing and "awkward airplane" to challenge stability and full-body integration. Props like blocks are offered as options for extended side angle and half moon. The floor-based cool-down includes core work with crossed-ankle crunches, bridge pose, thread-the-needle hip stretches, supine twists, happy baby, and a generous Savasana with a gratitude meditation. The instructor consistently frames the practice as healing and intelligent — encouraging students to back off when needed, honor asymmetry, and use breath as an anchor to present-moment awareness. The class is ideal for those seeking to open the chest and shoulders, release hip and hamstring tension, and find calm amid a busy mind.