This class reminds us of the importance of not just breath but quality breath. It explores three gentle breathing styles (some with small tweaks to how you may have experienced them before) and lets you choose which one you prefer to continue on with. When this class is run in studios people tend to go deep into relaxation.
Physically this class focusses mostly on the lower body and it’s suitable for all levels.
Poses and their target area / Benefits include:
- Reclined Deer (lengthens and opens front of hips – quads and hip flexors)
- Figure 4 (up the wall) – (lengthens the glutes / outer hips)
- Legs up the bolster (helps relax deep leg muscles)
- Supported Side Twist (gently compress back / spine tissue – think wringing out dish cloth gently)
Props Needed Include
- A bolster or couch cushion (two if you have them but not absolutely necessary)
- Two blocks (or thick books)
- A blanket (or towel)
- A strap (or belt)