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Cristi Christensen, Greet The Day I UDAYA.com

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful breath-to-movement synchronization
  • Building internal heat and fluidity
  • Cultivating focus and presence

Ideal for

  • Practitioners seeking an energetic start to their day
  • Those looking to build strength and stamina
  • Individuals familiar with Vinyasa flow basics

Lesson

Instructions

An energetic vinyasa flow class with Cristi Christensen. Open, flow, sweat, breathe. Live music by: The Other Deepak & SolRising.

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Steps

  • Sun Salutation variations
  • Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
  • Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)
  • Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
  • Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)

Benefits

  • Increases strength and endurance
  • Improves flexibility and mobility
  • Boosts energy and vitality
  • Detoxifies through sweating
  • Enhances mental clarity and focus

Transcript

cobra or upper dog exhale lift through the belly downward facing dog take a big breath in take a big breath out rise to the balls of your feet look forward the end of the exhale step walk or lightly float feet to hands inhale stretch your spine exhale full press into the feet strong legs rise all the way up hands pull back to the heart again inhale circle the arms draw the energy up from earth exhale fold inhale lengthen exhale step back to plank now you decide knees or straight legs you can come down one inch or you can come down all the way towards the ground but keep your line on the fourth one we lower to the ground cobra or upward dog on the exhale downward facing dog you go breathe in breathe out inhale shift forward into plank pause hug the outer arms in sternum forward heels back we're going to pivot both heels to the right stand on the right hand reach your left arm up to the sky all right if you need last you take that left foot in front like a kickstand you lift up to the side of the body

Practice summary

Level
intermediate
Duration
45 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
full bodycorearmslegsspine
Energy
energizing

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