Slow Flow: Stable, steady, settled

This entry was posted on April 27, 2021 by Yoga Bradford

Style: Vinyasa (Slow) Flow
Length: 60 minutes
Focus: Hips, hamstrings, balance
Props: Block and belt
Date Recorded: 24/04/2021

Stabilise and stretch away excess energy and settle your attention with a soothing slow flow for hips and hamstrings with a smattering of balances 🙂 Finishing with some restorative poses and a guided body scan savasana for extra oms x

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1 month ago

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