Root to Rise | Earth Element Standing Splits
A grounding and intelligent hamstring-focused practice designed to help calm scattered energy and reconnect you to your foundation through the Earth element and the energy of the Muladhara Chakra.
This class blends active flexibility, strength, breathwork and mindful mobility to safely prepare the body for Standing Splits (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana). Expect a strong but steady flow with Bhumi Namaskar (Earth Salutation), active hamstring drills, core activation, lunges, pyramid pose variations, lizard pose, and supported standing split work using a wall and blocks.
We begin with grounding pranayama, affirmations and a Root Chakra meditation to help settle the nervous system before gradually building heat and stability through the legs and hips. The practice finishes with deep stretches, nervous system downregulation and an earthy, calming Shavasana.
This is an excellent class for practitioners wanting to build stronger, safer hamstring flexibility while staying connected to the breath and the body.
Props needed:
• 1 yoga block
• Wall space recommended
