Create Your Own Yoga Ritual
In this 40min Yoga Roots practice, we'll focus on opening the front body, and strengthening the back body, which can be very therapeutic after sitting for long stretches, especially with poor posture. Recommended props: a set of blocks and a blanket. Two blankets can substitute for the blocks. Suitable for beginners+
In this sequence, we'll skip the traditional crunches and core exercises, and swap them for mindful, active breathing, in familiar yoga postures to help engage the full circumference of your core. Working the core is great for stabilizing your spine, and can even reduce back pain. Suggested props: optional blocks and a blanket. Suitable for all levels.
In this practice, we’ll focus our attention on the thoracic spine, the area of the spine that’s mostly supported by the rib cage. We’ll work to build mobility in this part of the spine that can stiffen as we age. We’ll strengthen the muscles that support our posture, and we’ll take some really nice twists to close. This is a feel good practice! Suitable for all levels.
These are a few essential yoga poses for improving and maintaining your posture. Stand taller! Level 1.