Urdhva Dhanurasana • Paulina Haduong • 15 minutes
Ashtanga
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13m
Ashtanga teacher Paulina Haduong teaches how to safely get into Urdhva Dhanurasana, upward facing bow, sometimes known as wheel pose. This is an intense backbend, and this practice is recommended after another full practice or warmup.
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