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REACH FOR MORE

post-practice

Bathe in the warmth of your

efforts, and rest in Balasana

(Child’s Pose). As a means

to connect to greater forces,

offer your practice as a

blessing to the Earth. Then

take a nice rest in Savasana

(Corpse Pose) for 5–10 min-

utes—or longer.

purpose

Wild Thing is a big, embrac-

ing, generous pose that

engages the whole body.

Before you can master it,

practice asanas that stabilize

and ground your body. This

sequence works the arms

and core, a process that can

help you catch a glimpse

of physical and emotional

freedom.

preparation

Warm up for this practice

with a few gentle Cat-Cows

or a few slow, delicious

rounds of Sun Salutation.

As you do, focus on the

relationship of your arms

to your chest, and notice

how you are open or

restricted in that area.

PHOTOS: CHRIS ANDRE; MODEL: KENNY GRAHAM; STYLIST: LYN HEINEKEN; GROOMING: MEAGANNE M

CCANDESS/ARTIST UNTIED

Learn Wild Thing, and you’ll develop a stable, strong

base and open heart to explore any challenging pose.

with Amy Ippoliti

arms & shoulders

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