Sensing that your spine is made of many joints, all of which have the potential to move individually we can learn to roll and flex through its length. Initially it may feel as though the spine comes down flat, in stiff sections - particularly the lumbar spine where the discs are thicker and can be more compressed. In classes here we practice many ways of gently creating more flexibility in this pattern so that eventually we can do a complete roll that is just as easy to reverse. No force, no...

Here's a really useful movement, made easier by our class practice. It might not happen straight away! Using less effort and no force you can move from the lying on your belly into sitting. Even if we do just the small things and gradually build it brings freedom to the hip joints, the rib cage and the upper spine .

Wnere does stress show up in your body ? Lying on the floor is a great opportunity to let go of that uncomfortable tension that we can accumulate. Tight muscles release as we take our support from the floor and our heart rate can slow along with the breath. Blood pressure can lower too 😊 If you’re feeling tense today this floor twist might be nice to try The most difficult part of this exercise will be dedicating a few minutes of time to yourself ✨ Find a comfortable carpet, rug (or yoga...