Happy Hips and Shoulders for Better Back Bending
One of the most revered yoga poses is Urdhva Danurasana (Full Wheel Pose). This pose is often thought to be the sign of an advanced yoga practice and a healthy spine. Sigrid breaks down the alignment necessary to safely practice Urdhva Danurasana without hurting the lower back. This step by step clinic highlights each aspect of the pose so that the student can open both hips and shoulders and work the spine to their maximum capacity. Beginners can learn the basic mechanics and strengthen the body while more advanced practitioners can use this video to refine their practice. Have two blocks or blankets or a bolster available.
| Lenth (minutes) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Focus | Backbends |
| Style | Vinyasa Flow |
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Sigrid Matthews
Sigrid Matthews 500 E-RYT has been teaching yoga and fitness since 1986. Sigrid earned her B.A. in Theatre, Film, and Television at UCLA where she studied movement and dance extensively. She also studied yoga with her first teacher Billy Porter. Sigrid moved to Europe where she acted and did voice over work as well as attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts where she studied the Alexander Technique. When she returned to the States she took up residency in Manhattan and continued teaching fitness interwoven with yoga, movement technique, and metaphysical principles.
Returning to Los Angeles in the early 90’s Sigrid co taught with Carol Adrienne “The Purpose of Your Life Workshops” at Esalen and began teaching yoga and guided meditation exclusively. She has continued to study throughout her career completing 2 years of the LMU therapy program, massage, and aromatherapy certifications.
Sigrid established the Black Dog Teacher Training program which has turned out some of the finest next generation yoga teachers and has developed a therapeutic Focused Flow TM style that is accessible to a wide range of students. Sigrid is also co-owner of Black Dog Yoga, has numerous videos online at Yogavibes.com and is a contributor to Yoga Journal online.
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