Supporting Strength and Side Body Awareness

A focused class that builds strength through the sides of the body while improving overall stability.

Today’s session

In this lesson, you will begin to place more attention on the muscles along the sides of the body. These areas play an important role in posture, balance, and core support. The intention today is to feel strong and supported without rushing or forcing effort.

As you move through the practice, keep your breathing steady and calm. Side focused poses may feel unfamiliar at first, so give yourself time to adjust. If something feels too demanding, reduce the effort and focus on maintaining control and awareness.

This lesson helps you develop strength in a balanced way. By working with the side body, you are improving coordination and stability that will support many other poses as the course continues.

Required accessories for this lesson:

Yoga Mat

Exercise 1

Childs pose

Accessories

  • Yoga Mat

Instructions

  • Place your knees hip width apart and your big toes touching
  • Lift and bend your chest to your knees and head to the floor.
  • Slide your hands in front of you.
  • Make this an active stretch by activating your fingers, palms up, elbows off the floor and sliding your shoulder blades onto your back.
  • With each breath you should fall more deeply into the stretch.
  • Hold the pose for5 to 10 deep breaths.