Circles, Spirals and Arcs to Ease Your Joints
Hatha Yoga
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15m
This short practice will mobilise your joints as you move neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, spine hips and feet in gentle circular movements. It's a great way to get you moving in the morning if you're feeling stiff and creaky, and its regular rhythm and slow pace could help to get you ready for a good night's sleep too.
Props needed: a blanket to kneel on if needed plus a block to stand on.
Mat direction: short edge of the mat facing the screen.
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