Hamstrings, Hips and Twists – Weekly Advanced Class 60

Join To Start Course

Focus

The main focus of this class is forward bends, but it also contains inversions, twists, and an arm balancing pose. The class begins with some standing forward bends that help to lengthen your hamstrings. Headstand (sirsasana) is then included before a section of seated forward bends. The hip opening arkarna dhanurasana is then practiced before working with the strengthening arm balance eka hasta bhujasana. The twisting component of the class looks to develop the arm clasping actions of marichyasasa III and ardha matsyendrasana. Shoulderstand (sarvangasana) finishes the class. This challenging sequence contains a comprehensive cross section of poses. It will help to benefit many different regions of the body. The qualities of strength, balance and flexibility will all be cultivated.

Key Poses

utthita hasta padangusthasana, krounchasana, marichyasana III, eka hasta bhujasana, sirsasana, sarvangasana

Equipment

Mat, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt

Next Up Lessons

325
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Standing Poses in 50 Minutes – Weekly Advanced Class 59

326
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Knees, Quads, Glutes & Twists – Weekly Advanced Class 58

327
Start Class
Advanced
65 Min

Yoga For Menstruation – Weekly Advanced Class 57

328
Start Class
Advanced
70 Min

Dropping Back – Weekly Advanced Class 56

329
Start Class
Advanced
45 Min

Yoga Poses For Scoliosis – Weekly Advanced Class 55

330
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Standing Poses With Inversions – Weekly Advanced Class 54

331
Start Class
Advanced
55 Min

Advanced Chair Backbends – Weekly Advanced Class 53

332
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Sequence For The New Year – Weekly Advanced Class 52

333
Start Class
Advanced
40 Min

Handstand and Forearm Balance – Weekly Advanced Class 51

334
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Upavista, Paripurna and Niralamba – Weekly Advanced Class 50

335
Start Class
Advanced
55 Min

Ujjayi, Kumbhaka and Viloma – Weekly Advanced Class 49

336
Start Class
Advanced
65 Min

Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana – Weekly Advanced Class 48

337
Start Class
Advanced
45 Min

Standing Poses in 45 Minutes – Weekly Advanced Class 47

338
Start Class
Advanced
55 Min

Iyengar Yoga Restorative Poses – Weekly Advanced Class 46

339
Start Class
Advanced
45 Min

Iyengar Yoga Chair Backbends – Weekly Advanced class 45

340
Start Class
Advanced
40 Min

Active Forward Bends – Weekly Advanced Class 44

341
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Standing Poses and Headstand Leg Variations – Weekly Advanced Class 43

342
Start Class
Advanced
40 Min

Shoulders – Weekly Advanced Class 42

343
Start Class
Advanced
35 Min

Shoulder Opening Standing Poses – Weekly Advanced Class 41

344
Start Class
Advanced
35 Min

Supine Pranayama – Weekly Advanced Class 40

345
Start Class
Advanced
45 Min

Backbends in 45 Minutes – Weekly Advanced Class 39

346
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Hamstrings and Knee Care – Weekly Advanced Class 38

347
Start Class
Advanced
30 Min

Abdominal Strength – Weekly Advanced Class 37

348
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Ujjayi And Viloma Pranayama – Weekly Advanced Class 36

349
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Up Dog, Camel And Bridge Pose – Weekly Advanced Class 35

350
Start Class
Advanced
30 Min

Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose) – Weekly Advanced Class 34

351
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Standing Poses And Inversions – Weekly Advanced Class 33

352
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Covering All Areas – Weekly Advanced Class 32

353
Start Class
Advanced
30 Min

Arm Balances – Weekly Advanced Class 31

354
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Tittibhasana And Other Poses – Weekly Advanced Class 30

355
Start Class
Advanced
45 Min

Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose) – Weekly Advanced Class 29

356
Start Class
Advanced
35 Min

Leg And Back Release – Weekly Advanced Class 28

357
Start Class
Advanced
35 Min

Express Standing Poses II – Weekly Advanced Class 27

358
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Shoulders And Twists – Weekly Advanced Class 26

359
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Relaxation And Breath Awareness – Weekly Advanced Class 25

360
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana – Weekly Advanced Class 24

361
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Standing And Seated Forward Bends – Weekly Advanced Class 23

362
Start Class
Advanced
70 Min

Advanced Backbend Variations – Weekly Advanced Class 22

363
Start Class
Advanced
45 Min

Improve Your Balance – Weekly Advanced Class 21

364
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Linking Sun Salutes With Standing Poses – Weekly Advanced Class 20

365
Start Class
Advanced
45 Min

Twists And Abdominals – Weekly Advanced Class 19

366
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Yoga Poses To Calm The Breath – Weekly Advanced Class 18

367
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Four Essential Backbends – Weekly Advanced Class 17

368
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Paschimottanasana, Key Forward Bend – Weekly Advanced Class 16

369
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Balancing Opposites, Standing Poses – Weekly Advanced Class 15

370
Start Class
Advanced
60 Min

Yoga Poses For Shoulders And Wrists – Weekly Advanced Class 14

371
Start Class
Advanced
30 Min

Four Key Arm Balances – Weekly Advanced Class 13

372
Start Class
Advanced
50 Min

Bridge Pose And Other Backbends – Weekly Advanced Class 12

Comments