Bird of Paradise

just found this great class back and after a few more years of daily pra...

just found this great class back and after a few more years of daily practice i can finally do this pose this class is a great old timer

How fun to have my yoga session of the day be working towards a posture ...

How fun to have my yoga session of the day be working towards a posture that is beyond my abilities. The pleasant surprise was when I let go of expectation I was able to explore and grow from it. Loved it.

This is a great class when you don't have as much time to gather your wi...

This is a great class when you don't have as much time to gather your wits and breath and create something beautiful! Pay attention to every detail in the instructions. Moving the bent knee forward in all the side-angle variations REALLY helps keep your knee joint from twirking because your hip didn't open enough.

This is a great class when you don't have as much time to gather your wi...

This is a great class when you don't have as much time to gather your wits and breath and create something beautiful! Pay attention to every detail in the instructions. Moving the bent knee forward in all the side-angle variations REALLY helps keep your knee joint from twirking because your hip didn't open enough.

This is a great class when you don't have as much time to gather your wi...

This is a great class when you don't have as much time to gather your wits and breath and create something beautiful! Pay attention to every detail in the instructions. Moving the bent knee forward in all the side-angle variations REALLY helps keep your knee joint from twirking becauseyour hip didn't open enough.

Best 31 minutes in my day!

Wish this was a longer class! This was such a great practice, had me swe...

Wish this was a longer class! This was such a great practice, had me sweating tons! Great hip openers! Love this one Sarah!

Didn't have much time today, but wanted a quick yoga session. This was p...

Didn't have much time today, but wanted a quick yoga session. This was perfect; a little challenge in a shorter time frame than the other classes.

I thought this was a great class to stretch the hamstrings and opent the...

I thought this was a great class to stretch the hamstrings and opent the hips for the final posture. It's pretty intense but well worth it.

Awesome class...great flow!

Awesome class...great flow!

Awesome class...great flow!

Perfect way to start my week! I have really tight hamstrings, so bird of...

Perfect way to start my week! I have really tight hamstrings, so bird of paradise can be challenging for me, but this series of poses was a great warm up for my hips and legs, thank you :-)

While so challenging, this is really one of my favorite standing poses. ...

While so challenging, this is really one of my favorite standing poses. I feel victorious when the hips open up and the core strengthens to get me standing and even get my leg extended. Great, fast hip opening preparation poses. Thanks, Sarah!

Straightforward great instruction as ever - Love it!

This was a nice, pretty intense class, focused on opening the hips and s...

This was a nice, pretty intense class, focused on opening the hips and shoulders for the Bird of Paradise posture. The 30 min format is also a good option when there isn't time for a full hour practice. Thank you!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose! But you better believe I'll be coming back. Thanks Sarah!!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose! But you better believe I'll be coming back. Thanks Sarah!!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose! But you better believe I'll be coming back. Thanks Sarah!!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose! But you better believe I'll be coming back. Thanks Sarah!!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose! But you better believe I'll be coming back. Thanks Sarah!!

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this cla...

I hope it's not too late, I forgot this step last week! I loved this class--I found the prep work almost more challenging for me than the pinnacle pose! But you better believe I'll be coming back. Thanks Sarah!!

I've been practicing for going on 6 years now and still, this was quite ...

I've been practicing for going on 6 years now and still, this was quite the challenge of a class! Even hours later, I can feel it in my shoulders and tush. I like that Sarah warned of going "too deep" and pushing too far with your body - a good warning against feeling too ambitious :) Thank you Sarah for this class and love the shorter time, definitely! I did this as soon as I got into my office then hit the day with a good start!

I've been practicing for going on 6 years now and still, this was quite ...

I've been practicing for going on 6 years now and still, this was quite the challenge of a class! Even hours later, I can feel it in my shoulders and tush. I like that Sarah warned of going "too deep" and pushing too far with your body - a good warning against feeling too ambitious :) Thank you Sarah for this class and love the shorter time, definitely! I did this as soon as I got into my office then hit the day with a good start!

I've been practicing for going on 6 years now and still, this was quite ...

I've been practicing for going on 6 years now and still, this was quite the challenge of a class! Even hours later, I can feel it in my shoulders and tush. I like that Sarah warned of going "too deep" and pushing too far with your body - a good warning against feeling too ambitious :) Thank you Sarah for this class and love the shorter time, definitely! I did this as soon as I got into my office then hit the day with a good start!

Found this class very challenging and ended up feeling invigorated even ...

Found this class very challenging and ended up feeling invigorated even though it is a short work out and I have to use a strap to get into the final pose. Looking forward to practicing more.

The preparation led me into the most graceful and expansive Bird of Para...

The preparation led me into the most graceful and expansive Bird of Paradise I have ever experienced. Thank you Sarah Kline and Yoga Today! Much Metta to you!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I ...

Once again Yoga Today shows me how I can take my practice deeper than I thought possible. Holding the binding poses proved the most challenging and I was grateful for the reminders to breathe and to realize that only the breath, not brute strength or will, is what it takes to achieve the next level. Namaste!

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed ...

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed today!

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed ...

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed today!

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed ...

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed today!

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed ...

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed today!

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed ...

perfect balance of stretching and strengthening. exactly what I needed today!

Wonderful sequence of poses to open to the pinnacle pose. It is very em...

Wonderful sequence of poses to open to the pinnacle pose. It is very empowering to find yourself in a pose at the end of class that you are unsure of at the beginning. Breathing deeply, pulling into your core, and really listening to what Sarah is saying and to your own body will guide you. Don't forget to smile! Thank you, Sarah!

even if i couldnt do this with the pins which are blocking in my ankle ...

even if i couldnt do this with the pins which are blocking in my ankle it was a great workout.

even if i couldnt do this with the pins in my ankle it was a great workout.

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and prepar...

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and preparation all on the hips. I echo the sentiments of others - wish there was more time with Sarah to practice the final bird of paradise a few more times.

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and prepar...

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and preparation all on the hips. I echo the sentiments of others - wish there was more time with Sarah to practice the final bird of paradise a few more times.

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and prepar...

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and preparation all on the hips. I echo the sentiments of others - wish there was more time with Sarah to practice the final bird of paradise a few more times.

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and prepar...

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and preparation all on the hips. I echo the sentiments of others - wish there was more time with Sarah to practice the final bird of paradise a few more times.

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and prepar...

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and preparation all on the hips. I echo the sentiments of others - wish there was more time with Sarah to practice the final bird of paradise a few more times.

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and prepar...

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and preparation all on the hips. I echo the sentiments of others - wish there was more time with Sarah to practice the final bird of paradise a few more times.

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and prepar...

I like the quick set-up of this class and the immediate focus and preparation all on the hips. I echo the sentiments of others - wish there was more time with Sarah to practice the final bird of paradise a few more times.

Great intense opening of the hips, wish it was longer!!

Great intense opening of the hips, wish it was longer!!

Feeling invigorated after this class! Love the extra work on opening th...

Feeling invigorated after this class! Love the extra work on opening the hips to prepare. I always need some extra hip openers. Also gave me a great feeling of accomplishment. Looking forward to next week's challenge.

Feeling invigorated after this class! Love the extra work on opening th...

Feeling invigorated after this class! Love the extra work on opening the hips to prepare. I always need some extra hip openers. Also gave me a great feeling of accomplishment. Looking forward to next week's challenge.

Intense but wonderful. I was able to to do it all and the best part I fe...

Intense but wonderful. I was able to to do it all and the best part I felt very strong. Thank you Sara

Short but Intense class. It just ends abruptly.

This was perfect for a shorter practice. I was skeptical that I could bu...

This was perfect for a shorter practice. I was skeptical that I could build up the opening in my hips and shoulders to go for bird in such a short timeframe, but it worked! Never doubt the power of Sarah. :) Especially great after a long day when I wanted a nice challenge and some heat but couldn't quite commit myself to a full hour.

I'm also a fan of the 30 minute class! This was wonderful. Helpful instr...

I'm also a fan of the 30 minute class! This was wonderful. Helpful instruction and good challenge.

A shorter class is very helpful addition to Yoga Today. I often hear Sar...

A shorter class is very helpful addition to Yoga Today. I often hear Sarah's voice even after class. Thank you Sarah.

Love Sarah and love the new shorter format! With an 8 month old, I'm of...

Love Sarah and love the new shorter format! With an 8 month old, I'm often lucky to get 30 minutes let alone an hour. Please continue adding more of these.

A really nice and focused class with good instructions. I like those sho...

A really nice and focused class with good instructions. I like those short classes, too. Sometimes you do not have the time for a longer practice, but would like to share half an hour with the yogatoday team :-) And half an hour is better than no yoga at all. So, thank you.

Loved the shorter time. Need more of these classes

Please continue adding these 30 minutes classes. Sarah's instruction is ...

Please continue adding these 30 minutes classes. Sarah's instruction is concise and clear as usual, and so easy to fit these efficient and challenging classes into my day!!