Abby Dobbs
Join Abby for three special in-person Master Classes where you’ll do a deep dive into asana and functional anatomy using interoception, breath, and skillful attention.
WHAT AND WHEN?
PART 1: HIPS AND HAMSTRINGS
SAT, DEC. 11th 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
This master class will focus on creating opening and intelligence in the legs and hips, a notoriously tight area, due to how we sit and walk. Abby will craft a sequence that plays mindfully and safely into progressively deeper poses. We'll work towards splits and lotus shapes after moving the hips and legs through their full range of motion.
PART 2: SHOULDER BINDS
SAT, FEB 12th 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Shoulder binds require us to rotate the arm bone internally in the socket, which is an action that we don't see much in our day-to-day lives. However, the health of the shoulder girdle is directly related to the comfortable range of motion of the arm in the socket. In this master class, we'll develop a safe relationship with moving the arm into binds by slowly and methodically working towards poses like reverse prayer and interlock warrior.
PART 3: BACKBENDS
SAT, MAR 26th 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Backbending, while challenging for many, is imperative to maintain the health and functionality of the spine. In this master class, we'll focus on creating strength in the shoulders, upper back, and spine — building from small backbends like sphinx and locust towards larger backbends. We'll use awareness, breath, and functional anatomy to support the spine throughout the class, and we'll warm down to release the spine after the backbends.