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Forrest Yoga

Forrest Yoga: An Intense Path to Healing

Forrest Yoga is a powerful, modern style of yoga developed by and named for Ana T. Forrest. It is a physically intense, internally focused practice designed to help students cleanse and heal deep emotional and physical wounds.

The Four Pillars

  1. Breath: Deep, diaphragmatic breathing to bring life force into the body.
  2. Strength: A heavy emphasis on building core strength.
  3. Integrity: Working honestly with one's own body and respecting its edges.
  4. Spirit: Connecting to one's spirit and developing intuition.

What to Expect in a Class

  • Heated Room: Classes are typically practiced in a room heated to around 85°F (29°C).
  • Core Work: Every class includes a significant portion of abdominal work.
  • Long Holds: Poses are held for long periods, often for 10 or more deep breaths.
  • Unique Poses: The style includes many unique poses and modifications designed to address modern-day physical ailments.

Key Poses

  • Extensive abdominal work (e.g., Bridge Pose lifts, Boat Pose variations).
  • Wrist stretches and neck releases.
  • Standing poses with long holds, like Warrior II.
  • Deep hip openers and shoulder stretches.