Build Upper Body Strength With Hatha Yoga With Weights

Hatha Yoga With Weights demonstrated by Carole Carter from Living Lotus Online

Upper Body Strength & Stretch

This gentle strength and Hatha Yoga combination class focuses on the upper body. You’ll want 2 light or medium hand weights (or wrist weights). This class will strengthen the muscles of the chest, arms and work on some shoulder mobility.

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