Welcome to Heal Wellness and Therapy!
In this therapeutic yoga session, we're addressing the common issue of prolonged sitting. Whether you spend long hours at a desk or simply want to relieve tension from sitting, this chair yoga class is for you.
Trudy, our experienced instructor, guides you through a sequence designed to target and alleviate tightness in four key muscle groups often affected by extended sitting: the hip flexors, including the psoas and iliacus muscles, the rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps group), and the quadratus lumborum (a back muscle).
All you need is a sturdy chair and, if desired, a yoga mat. Join us in this accessible seated yoga practice to unlock flexibility, release tension, and promote better posture.
Here's a breakdown of what you'll experience in this session:
1. Cat-Cow Warm-Up: Start with gentle spinal movements to awaken your body.
2. Hip Flexor Stretch: Learn how to open and release tension in the hip flexors while seated.
3. Rectus Femoris and Quadriceps Stretch: Discover an effective modification of the "couch stretch" to target these muscle groups.
4. Quadratus Lumborum Release: Ease tension in the lower back by stretching the quadratus lumborum muscle.
5. Hip Opener: Relieve hip discomfort and increase flexibility with a soothing hip-opening stretch.
6. Trunk Rotation: Finish with a seated trunk twist to enhance spinal mobility.
Throughout the session, Trudy emphasizes mindful breathing to enhance relaxation and release.
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Namaste: The highest in me salutes the highest in you.
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