Tipping Over

About This Class

Dan Ward leads this approachable gentle class built around the theme of "tipping over" — using the body's natural counterbalance to explore standing balance poses safely and mindfully. The class opens with a supported chest-opener using two blocks under the elbows, then moves through down dog warm-ups with single-limb lifts, a standing forward-fold sequence, and multiple rounds of Warrior-Two-inspired balance work (tipping into a sideways half-moon shape). A crescent lunge with a gentle spinal twist adds a strength and mobility layer. The floor sequence features a figure-four (reclined pigeon) hip opener with side-to-side rocking, followed by legs-up-the-sky and a closing Savasana with reflective guidance on body gratitude. Props (two blocks) are used creatively for the chest-opening opener, and modifications are consistently offered throughout, making this ideal for practitioners dealing with tight hips, general stiffness, or those wanting to build functional balance for everyday movement.