Breathing into the back space

Breath is so key to mental and physical wellbeing. The typical yogic breath “Belly Breath” is sometimes over cued into the front body, focusing on breathing into the belly, the ribs and collar bones. Because we spend SO much of our time now sitting, looking at our phones, thinking about whats next next moving forward. We often forget our back space. Breathing into your back is a wonderful way to improve your posture, it encouranges the ribs to pull down, improves abdominal engagement, allows your glutes to LET GO.

*Suitable for postnatal people, when you feel ready to move. Not suitable for later pregnancy due to lying on the back for prolonged periods

Lower Body Mobilisation

Bringing some love to the lower body with this tactile practice. We use massage to stimulate our muscles and gentle movements to release tension.

*Suitable for pregnancy and postpartum (Pregnancy this may become harder as your bump grows)

Rotating

This class brings twisting to the forefront of our practice. Rotation is something we often neglect in our day to day lives which is why including it in structures activity is more important than ever. Rotating stimulates your abdomen, back muscles, hips and shoulders. This is a wonderful way to help stimulate your digestive system and build a little heat in the body.

*NOT suitable for pre and postnatal. (Many of these movements can be practiced during your pregnancy journey however the teaching cues are not directed towards you in this practice)

Bed Time Practice

Wind down for this deeply restorative and calming practice. Perfect if you struggle to settle to sleep.

*Perfect to kick start your post partum movement journey. If legs against the wall feels too much you can rest the calves on a bed, sofa or chair. You may also need to reduce the twist by adding support under the knees. NOT suitable for later pregnancy due to prolonged periods of lying on the back

Head Neck Shoulders

The stresses and strains of daily activities such as desk sitting, phone scrolling and reduced movement impact on the whole system. Often, our head, neck and shoulders start to shout at us! This practice is great to get your upper body moving and release holding muscles.

*Suitable for Post Partum, The rotation in a cross leg position can be intense you may prefer to stick to a gentler twist with the legs lengthened. You can do this in pregnancy too IF it feels comfortable.

Flowing

Here we cover the foundations of sun salutations. This pracfice will mobilise your joints and help to build heat in your body. Perfect to practice in the morning. Or in a moment of intense sensation, feeling to shift your energy.

*Not suitable for early movement postnatal due to planks - Planking is safe in both pregnancy and after birth but support should be provided by a pre and postnatal coach to ensure you are ready and following a technique that works for you.

Dynamic Back Body Practice

In this session we develop our work on breathing into the back space. This practice is helpful to release tension in the glues and engage the hamstrings which can improve hip and lower back pain. Some exercises will feel better than others, this is an introduction for you to then move forward with focused repatitions of movements that work for you to build strength and length where you need it.

*Suitable for pregnancy and post partum (down dog may need to be substituted for childs pose)