Begin your class with a warm-up that has a focus towards the peak pose. The below warm-up poses focus on chest opening and hip extension in preparation for the final pose. Upward Bow Wheel Pose Or Urdhva Dhanurasana Yoga Backbend Namaste Yoga Yoga Journal Below are some of my favorites. Urdhva Dhanurasana Warm Up . The Sanskrit name for this pose Urdhva Dhanurasana OORD-vuh DAHN-yoor-AHS-uh-nuh comes from three word. Dont rest for too long between repetitions or youll cool down lose energy and stiffen up. To warm up and prepare set up in a space without carpeting and start with Adho Mukha Svanasana. It is important to keep in mind though to not perform deep counter movements as they can adversely impact the flow of prana. Urdhva Dhanurasana stretches the organs in the belly stimulating circulation and increasing the functioning of the organs. Press the heels toward the floor feeling a stretch in the back of the legs. Urdhva Dhanurasana Upward Bow Pose Urdhva Dhanu...