Sweet Standing Balance Flow

About This Class

This expansive standing balance flow guides practitioners through a rich, multi-layered practice beginning with child's pose and Ujjayi breath centering, then building heat through repeated sun salutation variations with Cobra, Chaturanga, and Upward Facing Dog. The heart of the class is a challenging standing sequence featuring Warrior One, Warrior Two, Reverse Warrior, Side Angle (Parsvakonasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana), Twisting Half Moon (Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana), Eagle (Garudasana), Chair Pose (Utkatasana), and deep lunging twists — all performed on both sides with flowing Vinyasa transitions. Hip opening is addressed through Pigeon Pose and yoga squat, while core strength is developed through Boat Pose (Navasana), Upward Facing Table, and knee-to-belly work. The practice winds down with Plow Pose, Shoulder Stand, supine twists, a structured pranayama (box-breath style), and a generous Savasana. Throughout, the instructor weaves in mindfulness cues about breath, non-reactivity, gratitude, and the deeper purpose of yoga beyond the physical poses, making this class as mentally centering as it is physically demanding.