How we are breathing completely changes how our bodies function and feel. Strong external factors like stress and posture alter our breathing patterns for the worse so in this class we'll focus on breathing optimally using an exercise you can work on anywhere anytime.
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strengtheners // upper back
This class is all about building functional strength in our upper back muscles, focusing on the postural muscles and deep stabilizers (to avoid building bulky shoulders), which support our chest and help keep us nice and open rather than hunched over. We'll use the wall as our prop because it hel...
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release // neck + traps
Equal parts stretches + exercises that open the neck and shoulders while also strengthening our underworking muscles to prevent future neck and upper shoulder tightness and tension.
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movement for chest opening
A feel-good way to relieve shoulder + chest tightness which will allow the spine to open + make it easier to breathe.
Props: we recommend a foam roller but a thick blanket can substitute
