Hip Opening Sequence for Backbend Practice
Hip Opening Sequence for Backbend Practice
Description
This video contains an active flexibility sequence for opening the hips in preparation for a backbend practice. You’ll learn some of my favorite stretches and techniques for improving your backbends through the hips. Please have two yoga blocks, a strap, a cushion, and some wall space.
28:00Wall work
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