Getting the femur behind the hip (hip extension) is incredibly important in many back bends. However, modern vinyasa yoga classes commonly under utilize this action- leaving many yoga practitioners with weak glutes (especially gluteus maximus and medius). So, this class incorporates drills and posture variations to channel the power of posterior hip muscles in ardha chandra chapasana, the sugar cane pose.
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