We will use a variety of stretches, including yoga & back stretches, as well as some stretches mentioned in the forums. Remeber this is just a general guideline, we will discuss it and make changes if needed.
Yoga Excercises
Breath 'n Massage
Slip your shoes off and place your feet on the floor.
Sit up straight and tall, distributing your weight evenly on both sit bones. Rest your arms on your thighs or by your side, palms up, thumb and index finger touching. The palms up position rolls your shoulder joints open and focuses your energy upward, toward the sky. The thumb and index finger connection creates a balance between mind and body.
Gently tuck in your shoulders forward and up. Exhale slowly, rolling your shoulders backwards and relaxing them down. Do this three times in a continuous motion. Imagine your energy floating up your spine, through your neck and to the crown of your head as you inhale, and then back down as you exhale.
Relax your jaw and the hollows under your cheek bones. Acknowledge your thoughts, inhale and then release them as you exhale. Stay conscious and aware.
Inhale deeply filling your belly, lower lungs, mid lungs, upper lungs and chest. Slowly push the breath out of your upper lungs, mid lungs, lower lungs and belly. Repeat five times with your eyes closed
Keeping your eyes closed, bring your chin to your chest. Take three long breaths and then slowly bring your neck to its upright position by uncurling it one vertebrae at a time. (Hint: there are seven vertebrae in the neck alone.)
Stay aware of your physical and emotional needs throughout the excercises. Tuning in to the body is the only way to tune up the body.
Inhale slowly for five counts, exhale for five counts, hold for five counts. Do three or more full sets.
