Movement and Breath Together
Fitness Focus
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7m 40s
In this short practice you'll raise and lower the arms - movement in time with the breath, breath in time with the movement. Rhythmic and relaxing, this practice will help to calm the nervous system, focus the mind, stretch the ribcage and promote shoulder mobility.
Props needed: A block/blanket/chair to sit on.
Mat direction: n/a.
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