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Build a fun, well-rounded class of folds, backbends and twists

July 11, 2017 By Tania Ingrahm Leave a Comment

Vinyasa Short: Folds/Backbends/Twists

Here’s an idea you can build on…plan your class with three types of poses in mind: forward folds, backbends and twists. Folds, backbends and twists are complimentary—your body will begin to crave them as you move through class. Basically you’ll follow the pattern Rupali suggests in this Vinyasa Short on Folds/Backbends/Twists. She shows three repetitions […]

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