Soft Heart With A Twist: Chaturanga Free Practice

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Christen Bakken

If we can trust in our strong legs and core, we can allow the heart to soften. The obvious movement to soften the heart space is a backbend, but side bends and twists expand the capacity and space in the rib cage and heart. We will visit many common poses without needing to do a single chaturanga and only two down dogs, so this is a wrist-friendly practice. This short but sweet flow will prepare you to live with a softer heart off the mat.

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Adv. Beginner & Up

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Everyday Namaste

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2 Blocks

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Christen Bakken

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Average Rating:4.93 rating based on 34 reviews

By Dar241 | Saturday, August 10, 2024
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I had this class in my favorites already, but haven t done it in awhile. This was such a lovely class and had just the right amount of challenge. I always enjoy Christen s instruction. She makes it easy to understand and follow, and her messages set a tone for my day! Thank you!!!

By bmaesie | Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Loved this class on a morning when the shoulders need a break. Christen s prompts are precise and she speaks with intention while adding levity (that s yoga speak for humour : ) She has a way of making you feel flexible in body and spirit even in a quickie practice.

By Marysela | Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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What a wonderful class to close this challenge. I am inspired to continue, 21 days for the habit, 23 to se farther. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

By Kathy | Monday, January 23, 2023
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Really enjoyed this class. A nice gentle flow class. Love your messages in all of your classes!

By Tara | Monday, January 23, 2023
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Great class! Good flow and good to do anytime.

By Jola | Monday, January 23, 2023
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lovely class to get good balance, get stretched and flexible. Thank you

By Fern | Monday, January 23, 2023
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What a great session; nice to have a break from all those down dogs! Thanks.

By Julia | Monday, January 23, 2023
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May we all.be happy,healthy,free and strong.
Great way to end this challenge

By Beth | Monday, January 23, 2023
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Loved this class! Great short flows and exceptional calls to action

By Chantal | Monday, January 23, 2023
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Merci. Court mais très satisfaisant et les sensations sont là. J’ai enfin réussi à réussir revolved halfmoon correctement ??

By Ron | Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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This is a great practice when your wrists are bothering you. Also, an excellent way to begin the day!

By nnnomadchef | Saturday, October 22, 2022
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sweet

By Pam | Saturday, October 23, 2021
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Nice sequence of poses/. Moved right along…

By Missy | Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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I enjoyed this class very much. I m just starting to venture beyond the true beginner classes within YD as my strength and stamina builds, and the pace of this class suited me just fine. Some poses were more challenging, but I feel like I will be able to master them eventually. I also appreciate the length of this class; I find that i get bored with 1-hour classes, between 30-45 minutes is my sweet spot. Also enjoyed seeing models with different body types in the video. All in all it s a great class and I recommend it to everyone, thank you.

By Suzanne | Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Well rounded short class that s easy on the wrists, and incorporates juicy twists. Quite gentle, so good on an evening when I d had a stressful, long day. Metta bhavna meditation at the end is a nice touch.

By Becky | Sunday, September 6, 2020
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Great class and great instructor!

By Au Lim | Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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I overexerted my right shoulder a few weeks back so I eased off from practice to avoid further injury and let it rest... till today. I felt that my shoulder isn t totally good yet, but I really miss some sweaty practice. So I tried this class. It was perfect! Followed it with a yin yoga practice. Very happy my yoga fix today. Will do this again till my shoulder feels ready for more vigorous practice. Namaste!

Au Lim commented on this review

I meant this review to be for
Soft Heart: A Chaturanga Free Practice :D The title is similar.

By Mia | Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Another favorite class from Christen! The flow sequence is similar to her other classes, but this one isn t as challenging, which enables more focus on softening the heart. Her words of inspiration and the guided meditation at the end are the perfect start for the day...everyday!

By Andrea | Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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Beautiful way to start the day physically and mentally. Gentle sun breaths to start,crescent moons with twist. One leg mountain. Crescent lunges. Chair with airplane arms. Half Pigeon. Love the break from Chatarangas. And the Loving kindness meditation was perfect. Thank you Christen... love your classes!!!

By Shekinah | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Wonderful class as always. I read someone s review & they felt that this was more of an intermediate. Christen is a pretty good judgement when it comes to what level her classes are. I felt that it had just the right amount of her magic mixed into this class. Her messages are always meaningful & always speak to me. Namaste.

By karen donaldson | Thursday, February 6, 2020
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Loved this short, different heart opening flow. I usually don’t stick around for the complete round of savasana (my bad) but loved this guided meditation all the way through to the namaste.

By Jo | Thursday, July 11, 2019
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Good class, especially for a short practice. Great way to kickstart your day.

By anneelaury | Monday, May 6, 2019
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Another great class from Chisten. A little challenge a little flow and a great offering meditation to finish. All in all a perfect quickie!

By Jamieann | Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Perfect for my morning and I needed that meditation at the end.

By Geri | Saturday, August 4, 2018
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Lovely short open twisty and effective class which ends with a really nice guided meditation. Thank you.

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