The Pericardium protects the heart physically AND emotionally - regulating blood distribution, linking the sacral chakra to the heart chakra, and protecting the heart from excess/deficient emotional energies.
In this practice we focus on the upper body - chest, inner arms, neck and upper back to connect to and balance this meridian system. Check in with yourself and see if you are feeling too open or too closed, breathe, and explore this meridian system.
Props: 1 blanket or towel and 1 block or stack of books
A little session that you can do while eating breakfast, watching tv or even at your desk to improve your arch, foot lift and integrity of the foot while releasing tension and providing relief for tired feet.
Props: 1 tennis ball or golf ball (can be used cold for extra relief)
In today's Yin Yoga Snack we are focusing on opening the upper back, chest and shoulders for deeper breathing, tension release and stress relief. Many of us hold a lot of tension in these areas, restricting our breath and causing tension headaches. In under 12 minutes, we unwind it all! Enjoy!
All of us face days where we feel sore and tired but we know if we just move a little - all while practicing self care and compassion - we could feel much, much better. This practice is all about honoring how you feel this moment while also allowing you to explore gentle, supported movements to ...
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