Rolling with Length

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Back-lying with one knee standing, and front-lying. Rolling over a long, spacious, breathing side, with plenty of room to improvise.

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You’ll need space to roll over during this lesson, at least the full width of your wide open arms as you lie on your back.
There are a few references to “last week,” but this lesson can be studied on its own, and it recaps everything that is referenced from the prior class. If it feels like it’s going a bit “fast,” it may be helpful to pause the recording to rest longer, or play with a step you are enjoying particularly.

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Comfort & Configuration

You’ll need space to roll over during this lesson, at least the full width of your wide open arms as you lie on your back.
There are a few references to “last week,” but this lesson can be studied on its own, and it recaps everything that is referenced from the prior class. If it feels like it’s going a bit “fast,” it may be helpful to pause the recording to rest longer, or play with a step you are enjoying particularly.

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