- Active
- 61 min
- Flow
- 4.9 out of 5
About This Class
This class opens with grounding breathwork in child's pose before warming up the spine through threading-the-needle, cat-cow, and cobra sequences. The practice progressively builds heat with sun-salutation-style flows, runner's lunge twists, standing splits, warrior three (Virabhadrasana Three), and yogi squat, always offering modifications and encouraging the use of props. The middle section moves into a thorough hip-opening series featuring lizard pose with a lateral lat stretch, half and full splits, and a quad stretch with a bind. Both sides are worked symmetrically before descending into long-hold pigeon pose on each side—framed explicitly as yin-style work targeting stagnant tension, especially for those who sit or drive often. The class closes with staff pose (Dandasana), a seated forward fold, supine twists, knees-to-chest, and an extended Savasana. Throughout, the instructor emphasizes breath as a bridge between mind and body, encourages self-compassion, and consistently offers gentler options.
Comments
16Hendriks Jennifer
Great teacher, really caring and clever in the sequence building. Thank you!
JessicaMSwartz
Monica is a very positive, relaxing teacher. However, this class is closer to a gentle yin class than an active flow class.
SIEGHARD GOSTNER
Great class if u need a gentle flow. Loved it
Andrew
Really good mellow class. It’s a gentle flow, not a sweat-inducing one, as others mention, but really enjoyable.
chershman
lagbaken
I so enjoy all of Monica’s classes. This is a great class for deeply exploring the nuances of the poses. Monica’s instructions are so calming and helpful. I think this is my new favorite.
Anna
Janepark
Takes time to really get into the hips, strong at times but feels oh so good! Thank you!
Valentina
Fantastic, as usual!
dakyogi
Julie
ESV
Would classify this one as a gentle flow. Didn’t get the sweat I was hoping for but it was definitely restorative!
Valerie Murray
wonderful pace and transitions. totally enjoyed this one!
Rachel
Perfect combination of strength, centering, deep holds.
NEGypsy
fiore1905
sweet stretches for back and hips, perfect for my saturday morning! Thanks so much
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