Hot to the Core

About This Class

This energizing yet mindful flow class opens in a grounded seated meditation and spinal twist before moving into progressive sun salutation-style vinyasas that layer on plank work, cobra, and downward dog. The standing sequence builds steadily through crescent lunge, Warrior II, reverse warrior, triangle, half moon, and third warrior, interspersed with low-lunge hip flexor releases and hamstring stretches. Creative transitions include modified side plank (Vasishtha) with arm circles, three-legged dog hip openers, and bound side-angle variations with optional full bind. A dedicated core section on the back features bicycle-style crunches and scissor legs before a bridge pose, thread-the-needle hip release, supine twists, happy baby, and an optional plow/shoulder stand inversion. The class closes with a guided Savasana incorporating a five-senses body scan and seated closing meditation. Throughout, the instructor consistently encourages breath awareness, self-compassion, and backing off from extreme expressions — making the class accessible to a wide range of practitioners despite its dynamic intensity.