Luteal: Control

Welcome to the Luteal Phase of your Cycle! This class, is dedicated to the luteal phase, a time to go inward after the ovulatory phase. Today we call this class "Control" but the session is truly all about balance. Helping you to develop stronger boundaries and more discernment through balance flows so you can shine during this phase. What to expect in the flow: • Chair Pose and Balance: We begin with an outside flower movement and three deep breaths in chair pose with the sword at your chest, followed by three breaths with arms extended. The balance work includes an outside flower where you lift your knee and hold the sword upward followed by grabbing the big toe and straightening the leg. • Flow and Ninja: You will move through a repeated sequence that includes diving down and then lifting the knee and crossing the arms. We also incorporate a flow drill of sliding and balancing for a count of ten followed by a forward fold where you make a triangle with your forearms. The session includes an inverted sword for a backward bind in a modified ninja posture followed by three roving ninjas. • Warrior and Folds: We practice striking warrior and reverse warrior poses and a wide-legged forward fold with the inverted sword in a prayer position behind your back. The flow also features a warrior bind from the inside, followed by ninjas. • Final Movements: The class finishes with three versions of a wide-legged forward fold including a twist where you grab the opposite ankle. We then move through a standing cat-cow and a traditional cat-cow with a loud exhale concluding in a child's pose and three deep grounding breaths.