Essential Stretches

Karen Andersen
Instructor:
Karen Andersen
Class Type:
Therapeutic Yoga
Length:
33 minutes
Beginner-friendly:
Yes
Pace/Style:
Gentle + Therapeutic
Outcomes:
Recovery and Restoration, Ease of Movement, Injury Recovery, Tension Release
Capacities:
Mindfulness, Mobility and Flexibility, Somatic Awareness
Body regions:
Autonomic Nervous System, Full Body

Karen guides you through a series of essential stretches to release tension and energize you. This is a thorough but simple way to help you feel more free and comfortable in your body.

Also see Part 2!

Recommended Props: 2 hard blocks


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