Principle #2 Start with the Foundation
The YogaWorks Foundations Course
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06-Feb-2025
In this video, we explore the importance of foundation in yoga, helping you build postures from the ground up with greater awareness and intention.
In YogaWorks language, foundation refers to the body parts that connect to the ground in any posture—and just as in architecture, a strong foundation sets the stage for everything above it.
How we arrange and engage these points of contact directly impacts the stability, alignment, and ease of the entire pose.
Let’s refine your practice, one solid base at a time!
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