This flow challenges the hip flexors through range of motion and strength. There is a link between having tight hip flexors and the breath being a little more shallow also. This is a lovely class to breathe life into those hips!
And full disclosure, I spent a little more time that usual sitting this christmas period so my hips certainly needed it 🙂
I hope you’ll enjoy this core class, where the focus is not just on the physical strength of the core but connecting to our inner strength/emotional strength too. Have a think about how your physical strength can connect to your inner sense of courage and vulnerability.
This mandala flow will be drawing strength from your Ajna (Third Eye) which is the centre for perception, consciousness and intuition. As well as Vishuddhi chakra. Expect some opening into the throat as well as some balance work today.
Through this practice you will also be activating the vagus nerve – the main nerve of your parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for the regulation of internal organ functions such as digestion, heart rate, respiratory rate and the immune system.
Today’s practice aims to open space in and around your heart, physically, energetically and emotionally. Opening the front of the body will aid the connection to your breath, your heart and the air element.
A 45 minute fluid water-inspired mandala with a focus on opening deep into the hips and tapping into the Sacral Chakra – the centre of our emotions, feelings and expression.
I’ve very much enjoyed practicing Mandala sequencing over the last few weeks. I do hope you enjoy this next month of moving 360 around the mat with the intention of lighthearted playfulness.
In this 30 minute flow we will be working on our flexibility & mobility. This can be a practice that you come back to again and again, perfect as an energising morning stretch.
PLEASE NOTE… My mistake! I forget to do the deep quad stretch from low lunge position on the left side – feel free to pause me during the practice and pop it in on the left also. My apologies, I didn’t notice until I uploaded it.
Expect a soft strength to this practice as we flow through the full body. Please enjoy x
This 25 minute sequence will open the heart space, soften the whole body and will prepare you soul for sleep. By adjusting to surrender and being open to receiving, we can be more aligned with acceptance, rather than forcing what we think should come next
4 different variations of hand to big toe pose for you. I do love a balancing posture – Enjoy giving this a go!