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Moving on from the seated grounding of butterfly pose, Joelle brings the class to hands and knees. Here, she includes fluid movements like the cat-cow, which encourages practitioners to engage the spine and deepen the stretch in the back while also keeping the glutes engaged. This segment of the session combines elements of strength and flexibility, crucial for maintaining a balanced and pain-free body.
Another delightful task during this time involves lifting one leg at a time while keeping the hips level. This strengthening movement encourages stability and activates the glutes — pivotal players in preventing irritation of the sciatic nerve.