A full-bodied approach to breathing Last October, I started sharing some thoughts on an approach to "full" breathing, which you can watch here and here, and then created a series of practices to introduce this approach. The series takes you through a process of becoming aware of the way you breathe now, exercising some conscious […]
breathing into your back This episode builds on #7 and #8. I offer the opportunity to practice intentional breathing as a vehicle for positioning your ribcage while keeping your spine neutral. Practice #9 Introduction Listen to "Breathing Practice 9 intro" Practice #9 Listen to "Breathing Practice 9" practice notes If you found this […]
ribcage and pelvis connection I begin this episode discussing how your spine, ribcage, and pelvis move together. In the practice, I offer the opportunity to consciously engage your abdominal muscles while breathing and notice any connection that might establish between your ribcage and pelvis. Practice #8 Introduction Listen to "Breathing Practice 8 intro" Practice […]
ribcage alignment I begin this episode with a discussion of ribcage alignment (your ribcage is flexible!). In the practice, I offer the opportunity to explore noticing your own ribcage alignment through full, intentional breathing. Practice #7 Introduction Listen to "Breathing Practice 7 intro" Practice #7 Listen to "Breathing Practice 7" practice notes If […]
noticing regions of your ribcage In this episode, I'm offering a practice of breathing "into" your ribcage and then perhaps directing your breathing into eight different regions of your ribcage: front top right ribcage front top left ribcage front bottom right ribcage front bottom left ribcage back top right ribcage back top left ribcage back […]
"shaping" your breathing In this episode, I'm offering a practice of "shaping" your breathing by allowing and restricting movement in different torso regions while breathing (e.g., allowing your belly to bulge while minimizing the rise of your chest as you inhale). You can pick and choose where to allow and where to restrict movement. […]
breathing into your torso In this practice, I'm offering a practice of "breathing into" different regions of your torso: belly, chest, ribs, back, and the whole torso. If you like, you might draw on the intentional breathing practices from episodes 2 and 3, as well as the noticing of sensation or effort while "shaping" your […]
noticing effort This 12 minute practice revisits some of the offerings from the second practice in this series. In addition, I'm offering the opportunity to notice where in your body you experience sensation or effort within your intentional breathing practice. Practice #3 Intro Listen to "Breathing Practice 3 intro" Practice #3 Listen to "Breathing […]
Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part seven in a seven-part series of reclining forms. The theme is taking effective action. Listen to "#7 Reclining TCTSY Series - Taking Effective Action" About the Reclining Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) […]
Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part # in a seven-part series of reclining forms. The theme is noticing rhythm. Listen to "#6 Reclining TCTSY Series - Creating Rhythms" About the Reclining Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a […]
breathing with intention In this 10 minute practice, I'm offering the opportunity to breathe intentionally through your nose only and/or with longer breaths. I offer time to notice whether or not you experience any effort within your breathing practice. Practice #2 Introduction Listen to "Breathing Practice 2 intro" Practice #2 Listen to "Breathing Practice […]
Welcome movers! This week's moved to heal practice is part five in a seven-part series of reclining forms. The theme is noticing breathing. Listen to "#5 Reclining TCTSY Series - Sharing Experience" About the Reclining Series Each episode in this series uses the same sequence of forms and movements (listed below) with a […]