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Stress Relief

Soft, sweeping forms to release held tension.

18 min Beginner friendly

Illustrated key posture · demonstration video coming soon

Steps

  1. 1

    Feet shoulder-width, knees soft — inhale and settle into your body

  2. 2

    As you exhale, sweep the right hand across the body to the left, palm down

  3. 3

    As you inhale, let the left hand rise as the right drops — cloud hands, side to side

  4. 4

    Continue for two minutes, breath and hands moving as one

  5. 5

    Slow to a stop; let arms open wide on an inhale and close over the heart on the exhale

  6. 6

    Rest in stillness for three long breaths

Wellness benefits

  • Tension release
  • Calm focus
  • Softens the shoulders