Opening up the full circumference of the hips. Front, back, inside and outside of the hips to help release any tension that we often hold here.

Replay of class on Monday 8th February which was snowy and cold so starts with some lunge salutations to warm up the body before longer holds. Props needed a strap and a block. Opening up front of body to prepare for Dancers Pose.

2 blocks needed for the class today. Opening up the front of the body is energising but also allows us to breathe deeply and we feel happier when we open up the chest. See if you can keep this feeling throughout your day.

Our eyes are at the front of our head so everything we do is in front of us. This can often lead to a rounding of the chest and a closing of the front of the body. it is harder to take a breath into the body when our shoulders come forward and our chest shortens. Broadening the collar bones and t...