Finding the Sukha in Upward Bow
Backbends can be some of the most liberating and exhilarating poses in yoga, but only when the shoulders and hip flexors are open enough to take pressure off the spine. In this skillfully crafted practice with Natasha Rizopoulos, you'll discover how freedom in these crucial areas can allow you to experience sukha (sweetness and ease) in Urdhva Dhanurasana, a.k.a. - Upward Bow.
| Lenth (minutes) | 67 |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Focus | Backbends |
| Style | Vinyasa Flow |
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Natasha Rizopoulos
As a former ballet dancer, Natasha Rizopoulos knew she had come home when she discovered yoga in her 20s. That moment of recognition and delight continues to inspire her teaching to this day. Now a Senior Teacher with YogaWorks and Down Under Yoga, and a writer, teacher, and DVD instructor for Yoga Journal, Natasha is known world wide for her ability to communicate the essence of sophisticated postures and ideas in ways that have a transformative effect upon one's understanding of yoga. A dedicated Ashtanga practitioner for many years, she is equally captivated by the precision of the Iyengar system. These two traditions inform her teaching, creating a dynamic and rigorous blend of intelligently sequenced and aligned Vinyasa Flow. For more about Natasha and Align Your Flow and to see clips of her teaching and read her articles and blogs visit her website at www.natasharizopoulos.com.
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