This One is A Doozy

About This Class

This expansive class opens on the back with a restorative bound-angle pose and gentle spinal twists before escalating through bridge variations, shoulder stand, plow, and wide-legged forward folds. The core of the practice is a dynamic standing flow—sun-salutation-style sequences linking cobra, down dog, plank, and crescent lunge—paired with one-legged balance work, extended triangle, and deep runner's lunges with twists on each side. Hip-opening peaks include half-lotus forward folds and a demanding double-pigeon-style seated pose the instructor calls "a doozy." A two-minute bicycle-crunch core sequence adds cardiovascular intensity. Throughout, the instructor repeatedly returns to breath as the primary tool for presence, self-massage, and meditation, framing the practice as healing counterbalance to daily stress. The class closes with a gratitude meditation and a long, well-earned savasana. Props are optional; the instructor briefly mentions blocks for triangle/extended-lunge variations. Cautions are implicit rather than explicit, though the instructor consistently invites students to modify, skip, or rest. Best suited for practitioners seeking a comprehensive, mindful full-body challenge with strong spinal mobility and hip-opening emphasis.