These Glutes are Made for Walking

About This Class

This short but mighty glute-focused flow with Desiree Crossman zeroes in on activating and strengthening the glutes, a muscle group she notes tends to get underused with age and prolonged sitting. Starting in tabletop with an optional block squeeze to reinforce core and glute engagement, the class moves through Downward Facing Dog with heel presses, a dynamic Chair Pose series with arm variations, and a challenging bilateral sequence of Warrior One with Eagle Arms paired with hip-hinging folds. Shiva Squats are featured prominently on both sides to isolate single-leg glute strength, followed by half splits to introduce a hamstring counterbalance. The class closes with a block-assisted Chair Pose hold and squeeze to cap off the neuromuscular burn. Throughout, Desiree emphasizes intentional muscle recruitment, posterior pelvic tilt, and the mind-muscle connection — framing glute strength as essential not just for yoga but for functional daily movement.