Vinyasa

Flexibility Flow

A 30-minute full-body flow focused on increasing flexibility in the hamstrings, hips, and spine.

Illustration of Downward-Facing Dog

1. Downward-Facing Dog

adho-mukha-svanasana

Breathe Normally
8 breaths

Pedal the feet, bend the knees. Find length in the spine first, then the legs.

Illustration of Parsvottanasana

2. Parsvottanasana

parsvottanasana

Breathe Normally
8 breaths per side

Keep hips square to the front of the mat.

Illustration of Triangle Pose

3. Triangle Pose

trikonasana

Breathe Normally
5 breaths per side

Focus on lengthening both side bodies equally.

Illustration of Utthita Parsvakonasana

4. Utthita Parsvakonasana

utthita parsvakonasana

Breathe Normally
5 breaths per side

Create a long line of energy from your back foot to your top fingertips.

Illustration of Prasarita Padottanasana

5. Prasarita Padottanasana

prasarita padottanasana

Breathe Normally
10 breaths

Lead with your heart and keep your spine long as you fold.

Illustration of Paschimottanasana

6. Paschimottanasana

paschimottanasana

Breathe Normally
10 breaths

Sit on a blanket to tilt your pelvis forward and protect your lower back.

Illustration of Janu Sirsasana

7. Janu Sirsasana

janu sirsasana

Breathe Normally
8 breaths per side

Square your torso over your extended leg before folding.

Illustration of Corpse Pose

8. Corpse Pose

savasana

Breathe Normally
5 minutes

Allow your body to relax and integrate the new flexibility.

Sequence Complete

Consider moving into Savasana (Corpse Pose) to integrate your practice.

Go to Savasana