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Life as Women Laughing's avatar

Thanks for this detailed instruction!

I love the strategy of using the wall...and the reminder to use blocks. I really need to incorporate blocks more often.

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

Blocks are your friends! The wall is a really helpful tool to get you to engage your lower body. Once you are stable you can focus on the lift of the back bend.

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Life as Women Laughing's avatar

Yes, I love this. It's my next yoga goal. I've been practicing your prep sequence for Dancer and I feel stronger each time. I can't thank you enough for that!

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

That's awesome, I am so happy to hear that it's helping! When you understand the movement, you can create more stability and strength to support the mobility.

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Life as Women Laughing's avatar

Yeah, I have a habit of trying to pop into a pose...even though I really know better. Slowing down in yoga, and life : ) is what I'm working on.

I feel so much better about my practice when I take the time to practice mindfully and with intention.

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

Popping into a pose as we age never ends well...I have also needed to learn to slow down, create space, and breathe. Always a work in progress.

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Raed A Salman's avatar

These exercises mean the prevalence of health.

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Raed A Salman's avatar

Nice

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks for sharing. My spine is becoming more flexible and older at the same time. I appreciate you breaking this down

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

You're welcome! The backbend is the main thing, having a variety of places for your hands helps.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

My shoulder impingement doesn't help:(

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

I’m sure. You can always place your hands on you hips or together in front of your heart.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks, Janine!

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