{"id":13,"date":"2024-12-26T12:38:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T12:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:23:51","slug":"skill-group-spine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Spine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common opening exercises for the front of the body and all other backward bending postures by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/001-Thighs-Pelvis-on-the-knees.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Thighs &amp; Pelvis<\/strong><\/a> (on the knees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/002-Lower-Body-in-fixed-firm.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lower Body<\/strong><\/a> (in fixed firm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/003-Middle-Body-in-fixed-firm_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Middle Body<\/strong><\/a> (in fixed firm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/004-Shoulders-1-arms-on-the-floor.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulders 1<\/strong><\/a> (arms on the floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/005-Shoulders-2-arms-on-the-block.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulders 2<\/strong><\/a> (arms on the block)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/006-Shoulders-3-elbows-on-the-floor.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulders 3<\/strong><\/a> (elbows on the floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/007-Shoulders-4-elbows-on-the-block_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulders 4<\/strong><\/a> (elbows on the block)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/008-Thoracic-Back-Shoulders-Mobility_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Thoracic Back &amp; Shoulders Mobility<\/strong><\/a> (on the belly, holding the block)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Arms-against-the-Wall-418correction.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arms against the Wall<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/009-Wrists-Stretch-on-all-four_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wrists Stretch<\/strong><\/a> (on all four)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/010-Shoulder-Rotation-1-hands-against-the-wall_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulder Rotation 1<\/strong><\/a> (hands against the wall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/011-Shoulder-Rotation-2_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulder Rotation 2<\/strong><\/a> (DFD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/012-Bridge_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bridge<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobility Theme 1 &#8211; Wheels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Half moon back bend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/013-Introduction-for-Opening-exercises-specific-to-Half-Moon_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Introduction&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/014-Hips-Spine-lateral-plan_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hips &amp; Spine &#8211; lateral plan<\/strong><\/a> (extension and compression)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/015-Hips-Spine-frontal-plan-extension-and.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hips &amp; Spine &#8211; frontal plan<\/strong><\/a> (extension and compression)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/016-Hips-Spine-transverse-plan-combination.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hips &amp; Spine &#8211; transverse plan<\/strong><\/a> (combination movement)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-both-sides.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>both sides<\/strong><\/a> (5 times)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; back<\/strong><\/a> (5 breaths &#8211; increasing the depth each time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-forward-traction.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; forward traction<\/strong><\/a> (starting with blocks&nbsp; &#8211; 5 x push down, removing the blocks &#8211; going deeper)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/017-Progression_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Progression<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/018-Assistance-1-strap.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance 1<\/strong><\/a> (strap)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/019-Assistance-2-heels-off-the-floor.mp4.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance 2<\/strong><\/a> (heels off the floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/020-Wall-Blocks_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wall &amp; Blocks<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/021-Alone.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Away from the wall<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-push-up-from-the-floor.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; push up from the floor \/ push through hands &amp; heels<\/strong><\/a> (push up, heels up &#8211; deepen, walk feet in, heels down \/ 3 times push through hands &amp; heels \/ come down &#8211; starting without blocks, adding blocks, going deeper, repeat each time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-drop-back-from-standing-lower-body-func.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; drop back from standing \/ lower body function<\/strong><\/a> (lengthen, bend knees, touch \/ 3 times lock, bend, lock \/ come up &#8211; starting with blocks, removing blocks &#8211; going deeper, then fingertips, then palms flat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/022-Wall-Blocks-feet-move-in.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wall &amp; Blocks<\/strong><\/a> (feet move in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/023-Assistance-Grab-the-Ankle-hands-move-in.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance Grab the Ankle<\/strong><\/a> (hands move in)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Drill-1-from-the-floor-touch-the-hand-close-to-your-foot.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; from the floor, touch the hand close to your foot<\/strong><\/a> (push up, heels up, walk hands in &#8211; deepen\/ heels stays up, hips forward, pick up your hand and touch towards the same side foot, look back for your heel &#8211; 3 times each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-from-standing-grab-the-ankle.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; from standing, grab the ankle<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(lengthen, bend knees, touch, deepen, hips forward, grab the ankle &#8211; 3 times &#8211; starting with blocks, removing blocks &#8211; going deeper, then fingertips, then without touching the floor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Leg Wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/024-Hips-Flexion-Extension-1-split-warm-up.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hips Flexion &amp; Extension 1<\/strong><\/a> (split warm up)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/025-Hips-Flexion-Extension-2-half-fixed-firm.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hips Flexion &amp; Extension 2<\/strong><\/a> (half fixed firm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/026-From-the-Floor.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>From the Floor<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/027-Drop-Back.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drop Back<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=60c11c8bbd1d5b0d490bb371Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; from standing \/ stag the knee<\/strong><\/a> (drop back traction, bend, touch \/ heels up &#8211; deepen, walk hands in \/ stag the knee \/ lock, stretch, point, look back for your heel &#8211; repeat other side \/ push up &#8211; 5 times)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bound One Leg Wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/028-No-Grab-Strap.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>No Grab \/ Strap<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/029-Grab-Heel-off-the-Floor.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Grab \/ Heel off the Floor<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-from-the-floor-straight-arm-stretch-forward.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; from the floor \/ straight arm stretch forward<\/strong><\/a> (push up \/ heels up &#8211; deepen, walk hands in \/ hips move forward, straight arm stretch forward &#8211; 2 times each, then forearms, elbows, where the hand was on the floor &#8211; 5 times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-from-standing-elbows-on-the-floor-practice-moving-foot-back-and-forth.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; from standing \/ elbows on the floor \/ practice moving foot back<\/strong><\/a><strong>and forth <\/strong>(drop back traction, bend, touch \/ heels up &#8211; deepen, walk hands in \/\u00a0 hips move forward, straight arm stretch forward, forearms, elbows on the floor \/ practice moving backward &amp; forward and moving foot back and forth \/ grab the ankle \/ stag the knee, lock, stretch, point, look back for your heel \/ push up)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobility Theme 2 &#8211; Seated Backbends&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pigeon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Hips-Side-of-the-Body-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hips &amp; Side of the Body<\/strong><\/a> (both knees bent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Active-Hips.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Active Hips<\/strong> <\/a> (one leg bent, other extended, no arms, chest down, chest up)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Hamstrings.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hamstrings<\/strong><\/a> (knee bending, push the hands, chest up)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/004-QL-Hamstring-Hip-Flexor-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>QL, Hamstring, Hip Flexor<\/strong><\/a> (chest down, side bend, pull the foot, kick the foot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/005-Preparation.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Preparation <\/strong><\/a> (block, turn, hook the elbow, turn, grab)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/006-Shoulders-with-Strap-3-parts.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulders with Strap 3 parts<\/strong><\/a> (chest extension, spine rotation, shoulders external rotation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/007-Progression-1.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Progression 1<\/strong><\/a> (wall &amp; blocks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/008-Progression-2.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Progression 2<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(strap &amp; eventually block)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/009-Progression-3-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Progression 3<\/strong><\/a> (full version)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-shoulder-extension-shoulder-rotation.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; shoulder extension \/ shoulder rotation<\/strong><\/a> (10 times &#8211; hip down and forward, hips on the floor or on the block, kick into the\u00a0 big toe or pigeon grip, extend, relax the shoulder \/ pull, turn, look at it,\u00a0 elbow in, forward and up, heel to the shoulder, shoulders above the hips \/ rewind)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Camel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Assistance-Core-Strengthening.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance &#8211; Core Strengthening<\/strong><\/a> (glutes, tights)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Shoulders.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulders <\/strong><\/a>(hands on the block)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Progression-1-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Progression 1<\/strong><\/a> (wall &amp; blocks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/004-Progression-2-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Progression 2<\/strong><\/a> (wall, floor, heels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/005-Progression-3-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Progression 3<\/strong><\/a> (pigeon shoulder rotation)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-shoulder-extension-shoulder-rotation.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; shoulder extension \/ shoulder rotation<\/strong><\/a> (hip down and forward, hips on the floor or on the block, kick into the&nbsp; big toe or pigeon grip, extend, relax the shoulder \/ pull, turn, look &#8211; 10 times)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-flip-grip-kicking-back-only-make-the-space-kicking-forward-making-the-turn.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kicking back only, make the space \/ kicking forward, making the turn<\/strong><\/a> (starting wider with the knees, turning both shoulders at a time, keep feet in hands, come back)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-3-getting-higher-in-the-spine-pushing-hands-against-the-floor.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; getting higher in the spine \/ pushing hands against the floor<\/strong><\/a> (hands on the lower back, grab, turn palms and place on the floor, elbows, neck relaxed, push through shoulders and heels of palms, straight arms locked, shoulders block, chest up &#8211; 5 times each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-4-drop-back-drag-fingers-in.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; drop back \/ drag fingers in<\/strong><\/a> (hips forward, inhale &#8211; chest up, exhale &#8211; drop down, inhale &#8211; drag fingers in, come up, stretch up &#8211; 5 &#8211; 10 times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=opening-exercises_1623676372431_0Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 5 &#8211; extra skill<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobility Theme 3 &#8211; Floor Backbends&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Locust Scorpion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Neck-Flexibility.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Neck Flexibility<\/strong><\/a> (chest on the floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Locust-.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Locust<\/strong> <\/a> (palms &amp; fist grip assistance)<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Thighs-Hips-Flexor-Warm-Up.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Thighs &amp; Hips Flexor Warm Up<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/004-Assistance-1-.mov.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance 1<\/strong><\/a>  (chest off the floor, shoulders rotation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/005-Assistance-2.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance 2<\/strong><\/a> (hips off the floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/006-Assistance-3.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance 3<\/strong><\/a> (full expression)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/007-Walk-up-the-wall-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Walk up the wall<\/strong><\/a> (chin &amp; chest on the floor, knees on the wall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/008-Away-from-the-wall-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Away from the wall<\/strong><\/a> (min. assistance)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-melting-heart-upper-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; melting heart \/ upper back<\/strong><\/a> (fold the mat, chest down, chin up,&nbsp; grab the mat, push mat away, push into straight legs against the wall, walk up the wall, push through the toes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-kneeling-wall-walk-push-the-head-into-the-feet.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; kneeling wall walk &#8211; push the head into the feet \/ hamstrings strengthening &#8211; push the feet into the head<\/strong><\/a> (chest up, stay up, hands on the wall, relax the lower back, body down, hand, hand, relax the neck, take as many steps as you need, widen the hands, push into the lock, touch right, touch left, touch both &#8211; hold 5 s, 5 times each)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Regular-Execution-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Regular Execution<\/strong><\/a> (no shoulder rotation)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-kicking-back-only.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; kicking back only<\/strong><\/a> (5 times 30 s, let the kicking back pull your chest up, knees on the floor, shines back, no kicking up, no pulling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-kicking-forward-only.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; kicking forward only<\/strong><\/a> (5 times 30 s, let the kicking forward pull your thighs and pelvis off the floor, keep the chin down on the floor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Bow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-One-Arm-at-a-Time-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>One Arm at a Time<\/strong><\/a> (full bow grip)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-flip-grip-kicking-back-only-make-the-space-kicking-forward-making-the-turn.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kicking back only, make the space \/ kicking forward, making the turn<\/strong><\/a> (starting wider with the knees, turning both shoulders at a time, keep feet in hands, come back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-kicking-forward-only.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kick into a lock<\/strong><\/a> (grab, kick back, turn, relax the upper back and shoulders, kick into the lock, kick from the quads and glutes, hang from the kick, unwind &#8211; 5 times 30 s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=opening-exercises_1623677030870_0Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; lock out<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Cobra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Sit-on-the-Feet-Assistance-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sit on the Feet Assistance<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Chest-Against-the-Wall-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chest Against the Wall<\/strong><\/a> (blocks on the wall, push chest away from the wall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Regular-Execution.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Regular Execution<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-set-up-leverage.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; set up leverage<\/strong><\/a> (come up to the belly button using the back strength, then push hands down and back &amp; chest up and forward &#8211; 10 times)<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Drill-2-push-into-straight-arms.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; push into straight arms<\/strong><\/a> (come up to the belly button using the back strength, open the feet, push into straight arms, ribs forward, hips down, head back, bend knees, use hamstrings, touch head to the feet, touch feet to the head &#8211; 5 times 30 s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reverse Stretch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Assistance-1.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance 1 <\/strong><\/a> (traction of the spine and shoulders stretch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Assistance-2.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance 2<\/strong><\/a> (blocks under the hips, support the shoulders)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-building-up-strength-assistance.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; building up strength assistance<\/strong><\/a> (holding the heels, 5 times 30 &#8211; 1 min holds, going down 10 s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-flip-grip-kicking-back-only-make-the-space-kicking-forward-making-the-turn.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kicking back only, make the space \/ kicking forward, making the turn<\/strong><\/a> (starting wider with the knees, turning both shoulders at a time, keep feet in hands, come back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-flip-grip-kick-into-a-lock.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kick into a lock<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(grab, kick back, turn, relax the upper back and shoulders, kick into the lock, kick from the quads and glutes, hang from the kick, unwind &#8211; 5 times 30 s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobility Theme 4 &#8211; Seated Tractions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stretching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Hamstrings.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hamstrings <\/strong><\/a>(on the floor, leg up to the ceiling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Separate-Legs-Stretching-into-Hands-to-Feet.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Separate Legs Stretching into Hands to Feet<\/strong><\/a> (push, chest up, move feet in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Hands-to-Feet-Assistance-.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hands to Feet Assistance<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/004-With-Block-Without.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>With Block &amp; Without<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-forward-traction.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; standing forward traction<\/strong><\/a> (starting with blocks\u00a0 &#8211; 5 x push down, removing the blocks &#8211; going deeper)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-2-seated-traction.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; seated traction<\/strong><\/a> (pulling on the block &#8211; spine straight)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upward Stretching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Finding-the-Balance.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Finding the Balance<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-get-legs-locked-one-at-a-time.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; get legs locked \/ one at a time<\/strong><\/a> (5 times,lock, stretch, point, pull down on the heel, sit up tall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-2-get-both-legs-locked.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; get both legs locked<\/strong><\/a>(5 times,lock, pull thighs into the belly, knees into the chest, stretch, point, pull down on the heel, sit up tall, head in line with the spine, eyes on toes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-adding-the-strength-release-the-grip.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; adding the strength \/ release the grip<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(&nbsp; 5 times &#8211; alternate one leg at a time and both legs together \/ kick into the lock, lock it, pull down on the heel, sit up tall, look at it, release it, stretch past it &#8211; 5 s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobility Theme 5 &#8211; Forward Compressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rabbit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-From-the-Standing.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>From the Standing<\/strong><\/a> (against the wall)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-grip-assistance-push-the-heels-down.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; grip assistance \/ push the heels down<\/strong><\/a> (hips up, belly in, shoulders up)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing head to knee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/001-Hamstrings-1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hamstrings<\/strong><\/a> (on the floor, leg up to the ceiling)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Forward-Compression-from-Standing.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Forward Compression from Standing<\/strong><\/a> (against the wall)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Heel-against-the-Wall.MOV.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Heel against the Wall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-legs-locked.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; legs locked<\/strong><\/a> (10 times bend, extend, bend, release, last one hold 10 s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-2-creating-the-space-lower-spine-compression.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; creating the space \/ lower spine compression<\/strong><\/a> (separate legs stretching &#8211; chest up, sit up tall \/ round, pull the belly in)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobility Theme 6 &#8211; Splits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Splits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Back-Knee-Locked_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Back Knee Locked<\/strong><\/a> (sliding into splits, chest up and down)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=60e3183d7929be7b4d02306fUnit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; half split stretch<\/strong><\/a> (forearms on the floor, everything leveled, stretch forward, 3 min)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=60e3184a85ff9522686a6878Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; half split foot on the floor \/ lock the back leg<\/strong><\/a> (hands on the floor, everything leveled, hook the toes under, lock the back leg 10 times)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Splits Backbend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-From-DD-hips-square.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>From DD<\/strong><\/a> (hips square)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Psoas-Stretch-against-the-Wall-into-the-Split_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Psoas Stretch against the Wall into the Split<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; HM backbend<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp; <\/strong>(5 breaths &#8211; increasing the depth each time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-traction-and-pelvis.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; traction and pelvis<\/strong><\/a> (warm up your splits, warm up your backbend \/&nbsp; hips in one line, feet, ankles, knees, hips in line, stretch up, back hip forward, front hip back,&nbsp; go back, relax neck &#8211; 5 times)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=opening-exercises_1623677781774_0Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; full expression \/ grab the ankle<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Splits Forward Bend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-From-DD-hips-square.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>From DD<\/strong><\/a> (hips square)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Psoas-Stretch-against-the-Wall-into-the-Split_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Psoas Stretch against the wall into the split<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Forward-Compression-from-Standing.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Forward Compression from Standing<\/strong><\/a> (against the wall)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-2-creating-the-space-lower-spine-compression.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; creating the space \/ lower spine compression<\/strong><\/a> (separate legs stretching &#8211; chest up, sit up tall \/ round, pull the belly in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; pull on the foot <\/strong>(hips in one line, feet, ankles, knees, hips in line, stretch up, back hip forward, front hip back, pull on the front foot, push from the shoulders, through the elbows, hairline on the knee, belly off the thigh)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing Splits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Walking-up-the-Wall.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Walking up the Wall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Standing-Thigh-Contracting.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Standing Thigh Contracting<\/strong><\/a> (spine stretching, hips square)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-forward-traction.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; forward traction<\/strong><\/a> (starting with blocks&nbsp; &#8211; 5 x push down, removing the blocks &#8211; going deeper)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=opening-exercises_1623704978501_0Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; back on the wall<\/strong><\/a> (pull and stretch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=opening-exercises_1623705296819_0Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; regular execution<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobility Theme 7 &#8211; One Leg Standing Back bends&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Split Arm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Regular-Execution.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Regular Execution<\/strong><\/a> (standing thigh contracted)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Drill-1-one-leg-superman.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; one leg superman<\/strong><\/a> (arms up, chin up, chest up, leg up )&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; HM backbend<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp; <\/strong>(5 breaths &#8211; increasing the depth each time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-traction-and-pelvis.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; traction and pelvis<\/strong><\/a> (warm up your splits, warm up your backbend \/ hips in one line, feet, ankles, knees, hips in line, stretch up, back hip forward, front hip back,&nbsp; go back, relax neck &#8211; 5 times)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Drill-6-recommended-execution.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 5 &#8211; recommended execution<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing Bow Pulling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arms-against-the-Wall.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arms against the Wall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-One-Hand-against-the-Wall.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>One Hand against the Wall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Assistance.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assistance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-shoulders-in-one-line-from-the-front-shoulder-stretch-middle-line-of-the-body-push.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; shoulders in one line&nbsp; from the front \/ shoulder stretch &amp;&nbsp; middle line of the body push<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; HM backbend<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp; <\/strong>(5 breaths &#8211; increasing the depth each time)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-traction-and-pelvis.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; traction and pelvis<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(warm up your splits, warm up your backbend \/&nbsp; hips in one line, feet, ankles, knees, hips in line, stretch up, back hip forward, front hip back,&nbsp; go back, relax neck &#8211; 5 times)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-5-staying-up-kicking-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 5 &#8211; staying up \/ kicking back<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>( using opposite forces, kicking back and up, chest up, chin up, stretch up)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Drill-6-recommended-execution.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 6 &#8211; recommended execution<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Shoulders-with-Strap-3-parts_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulders with Strap 3 parts<\/strong><\/a> (chest extension, spine rotation, shoulders external rotation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-shoulders-in-one-line-from-the-front-shoulder-stretch-middle-line-of-the-body-push.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; shoulders in one line&nbsp; from the front \/ shoulder stretch &amp;&nbsp; middle line of the body push<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; HM backbend<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp; <\/strong>(5 breaths &#8211; increasing the depth each time)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-traction-and-pelvis.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; traction and pelvis<\/strong><\/a> (warm up your splits, warm up your backbend \/&nbsp; hips in one line, feet, ankles, knees, hips in line, stretch up, back hip forward, front hip back,&nbsp; go back, relax neck &#8211; 5 times)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-5-staying-up-kicking-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 5 &#8211; staying up \/ kicking back<\/strong><\/a> (using opposite forces, kicking back and up, chest up, chin up, stretch up)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-shoulder-extension-shoulder-rotation.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 6 &#8211; shoulder extension \/ shoulder rotation<\/strong><\/a> (10 times &#8211; hip down and forward, hips on the floor or on the block, kick into the&nbsp; big toe or pigeon grip, extend, relax the shoulder \/ pull, turn, look at it,&nbsp; elbow in, forward and up, heel to the shoulder, shoulders above the hips \/ rewind)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-flip-grip-kicking-back-only-make-the-space-kicking-forward-making-the-turn.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 7 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kicking back only, make the space \/ kicking forward, making the turn<\/strong><\/a> (starting wider with the knees, turning both shoulders at a time, keep feet in hands, come back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-flip-grip-kick-into-a-lock.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 8 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kick into a lock<\/strong><\/a> (grab, kick back, turn, relax the upper back and shoulders, kick into the lock, kick from the quads and glutes, hang from the kick, unwind &#8211; 5 times 30 s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Drill-6-recommended-execution.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 9 &#8211; recommended execution<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Standing Bow Pulling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Arms-Chest-against-the-Wall-Touch-the-Head_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arms &amp; Chest against the Wall, Touch the Head<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-shoulders-in-one-line-from-the-front-shoulder-stretch-middle-line-of-the-body-push.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; shoulders in one line&nbsp; from the front \/ shoulder stretch &amp;&nbsp; middle line of the body push<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-dip-in-the-back-hip-flexor-stretch-the-front-hamstring.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; dip in the back hip flexor, stretch the front hamstring<\/strong><\/a> (front leg hip on the blocks, pull the hip back, stretch the hamstring&nbsp; \/ back hip down and forward, stretch the hip flexor \/ hips, knees ankles and feet exactly on the lines, forearms on the floor, stretch the ribs forward, relax in the position of perfect alignment &#8211; 5-10 min)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; HM backbend<\/strong><\/a> (5 breaths &#8211; increasing the depth each time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-3-traction-and-pelvis.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; traction and pelvis<\/strong><\/a> (warm up your splits, warm up your backbend \/&nbsp; hips in one line, feet, ankles, knees, hips in line, stretch up, back hip forward, front hip back,&nbsp; go back, relax neck &#8211; 5 times)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-5-staying-up-kicking-back.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 5 &#8211; staying up \/ kicking back<\/strong><\/a> (using opposite forces, kicking back and up, chest up, chin up, stretch up)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-shoulder-extension-shoulder-rotation.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 6 &#8211; shoulder extension \/ shoulder rotation<\/strong><\/a> (10 times &#8211; hip down and forward, hips on the floor or on the block, kick into the&nbsp; big toe or pigeon grip, extend, relax the shoulder \/ pull, turn, look at it,&nbsp; elbow in, forward and up, heel to the shoulder, shoulders above the hips \/ rewind)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=60c7afd2d6c61d17c3204d15Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 7 &#8211;<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-1-flip-grip-kicking-back-only-make-the-space-kicking-forward-making-the-turn.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> flip grip &#8211; kicking back only, make the space \/ kicking forward, making the turn<\/a> <\/strong>( starting wider with the knees, turning both shoulders at a time, keep feet in hands, come back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drill-2-flip-grip-kick-into-a-lock.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 8 &#8211; flip grip &#8211; kick into a lock<\/strong><\/a> (grab, kick back, turn, relax the upper back and shoulders, kick into the lock, kick from the quads and glutes, hang from the kick, unwind &#8211; 5 times 30 s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=opening-exercises_1623706633063_0Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 9 &#8211; lock out<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iysf.learnworlds.com\/path-player?courseid=opening-exercises&amp;unit=opening-exercises_1623706641595_1Unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 10&nbsp; &#8211; full expression<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobility Theme 8 &#8211; Twists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common opening exercises for all Twisting postures by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Shoulder-Movement-Introduction_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulder Movement Introduction<\/strong><\/a> (shoulder extension, inward rotation, reverse namaskar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/002-Shoulder-Stretch-on-the-Floor.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shoulder Stretch on the Floor<\/strong><\/a> (leg up and back behind)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/003-Hips.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/004-Spine-Hips-Allowance_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Spine, Hips Allowance<\/strong><\/a> (legs apart &amp; legs together)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spine Twist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Regular-Execution-425.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Regular Execution<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-IT-band-stretch-hip-down-sit-up-tall.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; IT band stretch \/ hip down, sit up tall<\/strong><\/a> (foot flat, front of the ankle aligned with top of knee, elbow on the outside, hip up \/ hip down, sit up tall &#8211; 5 times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-2-heel-knee-set-up-work-it-across.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; heel knee set up \/ work it across<\/strong><\/a> (foot flat, front of the ankle aligned with top of knee, elbow on the outside, hip down \/ spine straight, sit up tall, work it across &#8211; 5 times)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Spine Twist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Heel-on-the-Inside-Outside.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Heel on the inside\/outside<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-life-pose-prep-knee-down-opposite-hip-down-sit-up-tall.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; life pose prep \/ knee down, opposite hip down, sit up tall<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; 5 times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-IT-band-stretch-hip-down-sit-up-tall.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; IT band stretch \/ foot in half lotus,&nbsp; hip down, sit up tall<\/strong><\/a> (foot in half lotus, the other foot flat, front of the ankle aligned with top of knee, elbow on the outside, hip up \/ hip down, sit up tall &#8211; 5 times)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marichyasana C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Against-the-Wall_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Against the wall<\/strong><\/a> (arm extension, internal rotation, spine forward compression)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-QL-contraction-arm-up-and-over-hip-down-knee-in-torso-out.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; QL contraction \/ arm up and over, hip down, knee in, torso out<\/strong><\/a> (heel to the hip, other leg extended, foot flexed, weight forward, arm behind, fingertips facing out)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-2-getting-the-bind-hip-down-up.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; getting the bind \/ hip down &amp; up<\/strong><\/a> (heel to the hip, other leg extended, foot flexed, hand close behind the body, push up, weight forward, elbow beyond the knee, hook the arm around, hip down &amp; up 5 times and bind)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marichyasana C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Regular-Execution-0428.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Regular Execution<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(shoulder bind)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-QL-contraction-arm-up-and-over-hip-down-knee-in-torso-out.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; QL contraction \/ arm up and over, hip down, knee in, torso out<\/strong><\/a> (heel to the hip, other leg extended, foot flexed, weight forward, arm behind, fingertips facing out)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-life-pose-prep-knee-down-opposite-hip-down-sit-up-tall.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 2 &#8211; life pose prep \/ knee down, opposite hip down, sit up tall<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; 5 times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-2-getting-the-bind-hip-down-up.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 3 &#8211; getting the bind \/ hip down &amp; up<\/strong><\/a> (heel to the hip, other leg extended, foot flexed, hand close behind the body, push up, weight forward, elbow beyond the knee, hook the arm around, hip down &amp; up 5 times and bind)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-4-regular-execution.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 4 &#8211; regular execution<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wide Angle Twist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Beginner-Variation-Progression_1.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Beginner Variation &amp; Progression<\/strong><\/a> (with strap against the wall)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/002-Against-the-Wall-Upside-Down.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Against the Wall Upside Down<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-elbow-shine-leverage-with-strap.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; elbow, shine leverage with strap<\/strong><\/a> (grab the foot from the outside hand palm facing up, elbow against shine leverage, the other hand grab the strap, shoulder relaxed<strong>&#8211; <\/strong>rotation, then no more strap)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pasasana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/001-Beginner-Variation-Progression-with-block.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Beginner Variation &amp; Progression<\/strong><\/a> (with block)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Drill-1-regular-execution.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Drill 1 &#8211; regular execution<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common opening exercises for the front of the body and all other backward bending postures by Kru Knot: Mobility Theme 1 &#8211; Wheels Half moon back bend Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot: Drills by Kim Tang specific to the posture: Wheel Opening exercises specific to the posture by Kru Knot: Drills &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/?page_id=13\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Spine&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1651,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inspiro_hide_title":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":322,"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1654,"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions\/1654"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogasport.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}