Slow Flow Yoga Practice for Upper Body Strength

30-minute Slow Flow Yoga for strengthening the upper body!
This slow sequence focuses on building strength around the upper back, shoulders and arms. You can expect several Planks, backbends, and a lovely Dolphin pose 🐬
The intention of the practice is to spend several breaths with each pose and pay mindful attention to the connections to the lower body as well; For example, finding a connection from the head down to the feet in backbends and Planks.
Breathing can sometimes be challenging with these poses, so hopefully the slower pace allows you to stay with your breath as well - it can only help!
I lead you through this flow without any props but if your Pigeon pose is normally enhanced by a block or a pillow, then grab one for this practice too. This time we'll stay strong in a higher, Proud Pigeon pose 😊
💬 If you have any questions or thoughts about this practice or yoga in general, let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you!
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Strengthening Slow Flow Yoga
30:45 - Ending
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I have in-detail videos of some of the poses that we practise in this video. Check out these Asana Lab videos:
Child's Pose in Detail - Pose, Breathing, Props, Cautions - Asana Labs: • Child's Pose in Detail...
Downward Facing Dog in Detail - Pose, Breathing, Props, Cautions - Asana Labs: • Downward Facing Dog in...
Why Can't I Do This Yoga Pose? - Common Misconceptions About the Pigeon Pose: • Why Can't I Do This Yo...
Bridge Pose in Detail - Pose, Breathing, Props, Cautions - How To - Asana Labs: • Bridge Pose in Detail ...
Reclining Twist in Detail - Pose, Breathing, Props, Cautions - Asana Labs: • Reclining Twist in Det...
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Yoga Practice: • Yoga Practice
In Detail Asana Labs: • In Detail - Asana Labs
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Music by Arctic Audio:
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This video is intended to provide general information for yoga practitioners. It is not a replacement for the personal advice of a health professional.
Yoga with Heini recommends that you consult your doctor, physiotherapist, or other medical professional before beginning any exercise programme. Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. Yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If you experience any pain or discomfort, listen to your body and discontinue the activity. By engaging in this yoga exercise, you will assume full responsibility for any and all damages, which may incur through participation.
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If you want to get your legs strengthened as well, you could combine this video with a sequence that I did for the legs 😀 You can find it here: czcams.com/video/7SOwDXirAeM/video.htmlsi=0rC6xvTGO_DyeyYv