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A Vitality-Boosting Baptiste Yoga Sequence

Master Baptiste Yoga teacher Leah Cullis demonstrates an energizing sequence for vitality from Baron Baptiste's book, Journey Into Power.

LEAH CULLIS

MAR 2, 2016

Master Baptiste Yoga teacher Leah Cullis, who will lead YJ's upcoming online course Pillars of Power Yoga (sign up here to be the first to know when it launches), demonstrates an energizing sequence to boost vitality from Baron Baptiste's book Journey Into Power.

I just spent 10 days in Sedona, Arizona, at a Baptiste Yoga Level One training, and I’m feeling inspired, refreshed, and revitalized. There is something magical that happens when 180 people gather for a week of practice and purpose. Together we explore what’s possible when we break free from the comfort of our day-to-day and align with greater purpose both on and off the mat.

We can't always get away for a week to recharge, but it’s possible to tap into a similar vibrant energy when we turn up the heat on the mat. The element of fire is present in these 7 dynamic poses that create the Vitality sequence in Baron Baptiste's book Journey into Power. Through twists and Warrior poses, you will get your heart rate up as you begin to fan the internal, purifying flame.

Before you begin this sequence, warm up with a rag doll Standing Forward Bend for 10 breaths and at least 3 rounds of Sun Salutation Aand Sun Salutation B. Set the rhythm for your practice with ujjayi breath. After you complete the sequence, I recommend finishing with 10 breaths in Half Pigeon on each side, a Seated Forward Bend, and a supine twist on each side.

Crescent Lunge

Crescent Lunge is a full-body pose that trains all the muscles to work as one unit. This pose comes alive when the elements come together, balancing a solid foundation, water in your joints, and fire in your core. From Downward-Facing Dog, step your right foot forward to the top of your mat and ground down into all four corners of your front foot. Stack your back heel over the ball of your back foot and hug skin to muscle and muscle to bone. Bend your front knee to 90 degrees and align your front knee over your ankle. Hug your inner thighs toward one another and square both hips to the front of the mat. Lift your arms and chest high. Breathe deeply for 5 balanced breaths.

See alsoBaptiste Yoga: 9 Poses for Strong, Toned Glutes

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