Step it Through!

About This Class

This energetic flow class centers on developing the often-overlooked "step-through" muscles essential for transitions in yoga, while layering in accessible inversion practice — from knee-to-chest hops toward handstand to pike hops in downward dog. The class opens with breath awareness in child's pose and progresses through bird-dog warm-ups, baby and full cobra variations, and repeated sun salutation rounds to build heat and rhythm. Standing sequences feature Warrior One and Two, reverse warrior, extended side angle, triangle, half-moon, crescent, and chair pose with twists — each revisited multiple times to deepen technique. Core work on the back includes single-leg extensions, boat pose, crow-prep with palms pressing up, and bridge. The inversion segment methodically teaches kicking up toward handstand with straight-leg discipline and progresses to L-shape pike hops. The class closes with reclined pigeon (thread-the-needle), supine twists, and an extended Savasana with breathwork and inner-space meditation. The instructor consistently emphasizes functional strength, shoulder mechanics, spinal integrity, and synchronizing breath with movement.