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Adam Husler, The Complete Yoga Toolkit - Side Lengthening I UDAYA.com

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful breath-movement connection in vinyasa
  • Developing spinal length and spaciousness
  • Cultivating body awareness and precise alignment

Ideal for

  • Practitioners seeking to lengthen and strengthen their side body
  • Individuals wanting to improve posture and core stability
  • Those interested in vinyasa yoga techniques
  • All levels, with options for modifications

Lesson

Instructions

Stand up tall and lengthen the side body in this vinyasa yoga program by Adam Husler. Enjoy streaming yoga, fitness & healthy lifestyle content at UDAYA Yoga & Fitness. 14-DAY FREE TRIAL. Cancel Anytime.

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Steps

  • Vinyasa flow transitions (jump, step, float)
  • Utkatasana (Chair Pose) with tiptoe and slow lowering variations
  • Sustained isometric holds with controlled breathing
  • Detailed alignment cues for spinal and upper back engagement

Benefits

  • Improved spinal mobility and posture
  • Enhanced core and leg strength
  • Increased muscular endurance and stability
  • Heightened body awareness
  • Stress reduction through focused movement

Transcript

bend your knees when you're ready jump step float to the top of the mat inhaling halfway exhaling fold down bend the knees with kadasana now this time tiptoes arms next to the ears lift the chest up look up slightly gonna lower down to the count of ten lower down for ten arms reaching back for nine for eight we're smiling for seven for six don't fast forwards for five arms high for four for three for two then on one we forgot something halfway let's lift back up just for five four just a half way for three two one pause come back down for five four three two one keep the arms where they are lower your heels lower your bum lift your feet look up arms with the ears arms reaching back the moment you get the chance everyone move the arms back lift higher arms with the ears lift the chest hands shoulder width no looking at your knees imagine there is someone behind you with nice green eyes and black hair lifting your chest upwards engaging your upper back for three

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
25 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
Side bodySpineCoreLegsShouldersUpper back
Energy
balancing

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