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Another great article on stretching and the nervous system: ‘Stop with the “stretch tight bits to make them looser” and “we are inanimate lumps of clay” models. We are alive. Our nervous systems are in charge.’
Stretching Doesn’t Work (the Way You Think It Does) | Breaking Muscle.
Interesting final episode of this series looking at the relationship between anatomy and art, and modern technology.
Excited to be starting a new yoga class at the lovely Neal’s Yard Remedies in Salisbury. The class will be every Wednesday 11.30am-12.30pm and is open to all levels. Here’s their website for more information.
the sun salutation is an ancient sequence-
a prayer, a play, a dance
you can surrender to it
it isn’t easy to plan your practice,
especially first thing in the morning
but you can slide into the sun salutation
without thinking…just being aware
of the flow of movement
From breath: the essence of yoga
it’s about undoing…letting go…
releasing…allowing…opening…softening…
as you breathe and become aware of your breath
all this will happen naturally in your body
everything will happen naturally- if you let it
the breath is how it happens
From Breath, the essence of yoga