03/23/2026
Progress your practice with knowledge and skills for yoga binds and twists. This specialty class is designed to make twists and binds feel possible for each unique body through exploration of fine nuances in rotating the spine and shoulder opening. We will delve into anatomy, specific technique with step-by-step progressions, the use of props and straps, personalized feedback, and optional hands-on assists. This 75-minute yoga practice encompasses targeted strength training, flexibility training with stretches and myofascial release using RADroller tools, and practice of yoga binds and twists. We will also explore unique modifications for mobilizing joints, progress through a practice from beginner bind and twist technique to advanced options for poses including arm balances involving deep twists. ⭐️
Bound Side Angle (Baddha Parsvokonasana) progression to:
- Bird of Paradise (Svarga Dvijasana)
- Bound Half Moon (Baddha Ardha Chandrasana)
- Bound Triangle (Baddha Trikonasana)
Bound Revolved Side Angle (Baddha Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) progression to:
- Revolved Bird of Paradise (Parivrtta Varga Dvijasana)
- Side Crow Splits (Eka Pada Koundinyasana I)
Chair Twist (Parivrtta Utkatasana) progression to:
- Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana)
- Grasshopper (Parsva Bhuja Dandasana) ⭐️
This class starts with a strength focused warm up followed by flexibility training with myofascial release and stretching to mobilize the spine and shoulders. We will then breakdown step-by-step technique for binds and twists followed by practice. Feedback and individualized modifications will be available to further your practice. ⭐️
Come explore many ways to approach twists and binds. You will leave this class feeling more open through the spine and shoulders with more confidence knowledge and skills to further your personal practice. ⭐️
Friday, April 3rd 5:45pm – 7pm
Free for VYF members / $25 non-member drop-in
