(All levels) According to Chinese mythology the Dragon indicates good luck and strength. The practice of the Dragon allows the practitioner to address the challenges which physically manifest themselves in the hips thus placing the Practitioner in the unique position of simultaneously embodying the spirit of the Dragon and the spirit of the knight who is brave enough to face the dragon. It is not uncommon to have a strong emotional experience while holding a pose for extended periods of time thus contributing to cleansing both the body and the mind and facilitating a freer state of being. We then move into snail pose inviting tranquility through the release of the spine. Practitioners are encouraged to use whatever props are necessary to allow them to surrender to these poses and free their minds while loosening joints and connective tissue.
