Movement with Breath
A movement with breath, is a deliberate move as you inhale, followed by the opposite movement as you exhale.
When we move the body with the breath, a connection is created, and the mind-body experience is revealed.
When you do these exercises, please be sure you are doing more than just the movements.
Allow yourself to connect to your body. So, FEEL the body as it moves. NOTICE how the body feels when it moves with the breath.
Then to enhance the whole experience...SMILE! Smiling releases endorphins within the body, and will add to that "good feeling".
Focus on how good it feels to be in your own skin. Focus on how good it feels to move with your body and breath.
Feel the love you have for yourself. Feel the sense of self-worth, and believing in your TRUE self.
Flow with the body and breath, like a wave, or a dance, and allow yourself to enjoy the beautiful experience you can create....A
When we move the body with the breath, a connection is created, and the mind-body experience is revealed.
When you do these exercises, please be sure you are doing more than just the movements.
Allow yourself to connect to your body. So, FEEL the body as it moves. NOTICE how the body feels when it moves with the breath.
Then to enhance the whole experience...SMILE! Smiling releases endorphins within the body, and will add to that "good feeling".
Focus on how good it feels to be in your own skin. Focus on how good it feels to move with your body and breath.
Feel the love you have for yourself. Feel the sense of self-worth, and believing in your TRUE self.
Flow with the body and breath, like a wave, or a dance, and allow yourself to enjoy the beautiful experience you can create....A
1- Cat / Cow:
This is one of my favorite relaxation techniques, because it allows me to really tap deeply into myself.
You can do this while sitting in a chair, or you can take it to the floor.
You can do this while sitting in a chair, or you can take it to the floor.
As you inhale, push your belly down towards the mat, (or outward if you’re sitting), drop your shoulders down and back, and raise the gaze.
As you inhale, push your belly down towards the mat, (or outward if you’re sitting), drop your shoulders down and back, and raise the gaze.
As you exhale, draw your belly in towards your spine, tuck the pelvis and bring your nose towards your chest, rounding out the back.
Repeat this movement, back and forth, as you flow with your body and feel the natural rhythm of the body.
Feel the movement with your breath. Close your eyes, and really tune into your body. When you feel the need to inhale, inhale in and press the belly down. When you feel the body needs to exhale, exhale as you pull the belly in.
Remember that the stretch isn’t what matters here, its how you feel while moving.
The video of cat/cow...
2- Shoulder Rolls
Shoulder rolls are another way to move with the body and breath.
As you inhale, roll the shoulders forward and up, towards the ears.
As you exhale, drop the shoulders down and back.
As you exhale, drop the shoulders down and back.
On each exhale, close your eyes and focus directly in on the shoulders, as you release them down your back. You can lengthen out the exhale, longer than the inhale, to further enhance the release. Remember to smile, and allow yourself to really feel the movements as you breathe.
Video of shoulder rolls...
Video of shoulder rolls...
3-Side Angle Flow
Feel the body as it moves side to side, feeling a nice stretch in the side body.
Inhale the arms up over your head.
As you exhale, drop the left arm to the side, and feel a stretch in the right side body.
Inhale the arms up over the head again, and as you exhale, drop the right arm down, and feel nice stretch in the left side body.
Flow with the body, as you move back and forth from one side to the other, connecting the body with the breath. Close your eyes, and delve into your body. Smile, as you move to really FEEL the body. Tap in, and notice how this movement makes you feel. Video of Side Angle Flow |