Hello.
Stress often causes upper body tension and tightness.
Let's spend a few minutes together.
Releasing and letting that go.
Let's start by relaxing on our backs,
Laying down.
Reaching one leg across our body,
Allowing our foot to touch down on the mat.
While taking the opposite arm and stretching it away from our body.
Imagining the letter X.
Taking time to breathe gently.
And soften.
And relax into this move.
Making sure to do both sides equally.
Now we'll gently roll onto our side.
Arms extended in front of us,
Palm to palm.
While our legs rest at 90 degree angles.
We're gonna reach up with the top arm.
And bring both of our shoulder blades down to the mat.
Opening up our chest,
Shoulders.
And giving our spine a nice rotation.
Move your shoulder blades close to the mat without pushing or forcing.
Allow your body to show you.
Where it's comfortable going.
Next we'll transition into a windshield wiper movement.
Taking our bent legs and letting them fall from side to side.
Further relaxing our low back.
Now lie again once on your side.
With your legs at the 90 degree angles.
And bring your shoulder blades towards the mat.
Does it feel softer and easier this time?
Connect with your body.
Really feel what's going on.
As you feel what's going on in your body allow your mind to take a break.
If you feel like your body's asking for a pause or a hold of any position.
Go ahead,
Pause.
You're not in a hurry Hold it for 30 to 60 seconds.
Allow it to melt and soften.
And enjoy that feeling.
Let's return to our windshield wiper movement.
Letting our legs fall from side to side with a gentle relaxing meditative rhythm.
Next let's lift our legs from the mat.
And also slightly raise our tailbone from the mat.
Keeping our legs bent.
And our shoulder blades in contact with the mat.
Let your legs fall to one side gently,
Slowly.
And when you feel like your shoulder blade wants to come up from the mat,
That's your stopping point.
Now let's bring our legs closer to our chest.
And wrap our arms around our legs in a warm embrace or hug.
And gently rock from side to side,
Allowing our low back to soften even further.
Well done on taking this time.
To give your mind a rest from stress.
And anxiety.
And letting your body soften.
Now you're ready to breathe easier.
And move forward with fresh energy.
More relaxed body.
And a clearer head.
