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This vigorous flow class with Dan Ward invites students into a deeply breath-centered practice that balances physical challenge with meditative stillness. Beginning in child's pose and cat-cow to awaken the spine, the class builds through multiple rounds of Surya Namaskar before progressing into a rich standing sequence featuring Warrior One, Warrior Two, Warrior Three, Triangle Pose, Ardha Chandrasana, Parsvakonasana, Pyramid Pose, crescent pose twists, and a creative arm-threading lunge variation. Core work appears throughout — plank, forearm plank, Salabhasana, and side plank with leg lifts — keeping the torso engaged. The second half introduces deeper hip openers including double pigeon (Sukhasana stacked), Ardha Supta Ardha Virasana (half reclining hero), seated twists, Navasana, and happy baby before a full Savasana. Dan consistently draws attention inward, encouraging students to soften the eyes, steady the breath, and find a calm observer perspective amid vigorous effort. Alignment precision — pelvic neutrality, inner thigh activation, avoiding hyperextension — is woven throughout with thoughtful, accessible cuing.