Release Tension!

About This Class

This class is a comprehensive tension-release flow that moves through a carefully sequenced arc: beginning supine with breath awareness and gentle hip openers (knee-to-chest, thread the needle, half happy baby, Supta Baddha Konasana), progressing through core-engaged hamstring stretches, tabletop and Sunbird variations, and a thorough shoulder-opening sequence in Vajrasana. The standing section weaves together multiple rounds of standing splits, low lunge with twists, crescent pose, Warrior One and Two, Triangle, and Extended Side Angle, all framed around deep hip flexor and hamstring release. Arm balancing transitions via Chaturanga are used thoughtfully, with consistent encouragement to modify. Back-body strengthening appears through Locust/Salabhasana, Cobra, and forearm plank. The class finishes with bridge pose (and optional wheel), plow, shoulder stand, seated forward folds, Janu Sirsasana, Baddha Konasana, and seated twists (Ardha Matsyendrasana) before a final supine release. Throughout, the instructor emphasises smooth, steady breathing as the primary tool for releasing tension, repeatedly cueing relaxed jaw, soft neck, and patient exploration over aggressive stretching.