Side Body Lengthening Yoga

About this class

This is one of the older MerryBody classes. For higher quality sound and video select a newer class.  Seriously, this yoga flow is going to make you feel amazing! We often forget to stretch the side body and if you spend a lot of your time in a forward flexion (sitting/driving etc. oops think we all need this!) you’re going to love this! Feel the delicious stretches start from under your armpit, all the way down your ribs and into the lower back/hip area. This will improve your rib cage mobility, making it easier to breathe and expand our lungs. You will you feel taller, longer and lighter.

Alignment notes

For your upward facing dog (Urdva Mukha Svanasana), ensure that when you glide through your knees stay off the Earth. You squeeze the butt and the shoulders stay down, away from the ears. Hands should be directly under your shoulders. When you’re sweeping your foot through to between the hands from a downward-facing dog, feel free to use your hand to help pull your foot through. Eventually, with consistent practice, you will be able to do this unassisted.

Focus areas

• Back
• Booty
• Legs
• Inner Thighs
• Side Body
• Shoulders
• Hips
• Neck
• Arms
• Twists

Mood

• Grounding
• Calming