Stretching your side body is supremely satisfying.
Stretching our side bodies impacts our posture, our mood and the movement of lymph through one of the major sites in our bodies. In addition, our side bodies are the sides of our "breathing department" and can impact our ability to breathe deeply, which impacts our nervous system! Stretching our side bodies can feel like opening our priomordial gills to breathe in life more deeply.
This practice includes all manner of side bends for holistic liberation!
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YINside
This contemplative Yin Yoga practice serves the dual purposes of tractioning all 4 quadrants of your physical hips, front, inner, back and outer AND in drawing your awareness towards your inner landscape to foster quietude within.
Suggested props: 2 blocks or large books and a blanket or towel
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The HIPness
Lots of different muscles and other tissues work together in support of our hips moving in all the ways they do.
This Integrated Vinyasa practice aims to address every single one!
Besides the anatomical benefits of maintaining healthy range of motion, hip-centric classes like this can also be s...
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Nightcap ~ Yoga Before Bed
Getting good sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing. But sometimes, an excellent night of zzzzzzs feels out of reach.
This practice is meant to be done next to your bed. It includes simple movements in every direction to discharge your excess energy, a couple in-bed postures and a guid...
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