BodyWell

Pigeon Series | Building Blocks: Set 4

This set/video will cover:
- Bridge (00:33)
- Candles (05:03)
- Three legged dog (12:04)

They have all been chosen because some part of them lends to, mimics, or helps prepare your body for some aspect of Pigeon pose.

The hope is that you will take what you feel and learn in these broken down movements and bring them into your daily life.
- Play with them daily, one at a time, in random free moments
- Notice how parts of your day and tasks you do use similar movements
- Observe how your body responds to these movements, both in practice and in life, and what kinds of sensations or reactions arise.

It's all about becoming more aware of your body!
- Is it moving the way you think it is?
- Is what you're trying to move what you're actually managing to move?
- Is anything extra moving that doesn't need to be?
- Are you holding tension and bracing?
- Can you find a ooey gooey flow in your body that's comfortable and feels good?

***

Want to go back to the beginning: https://youtu.be/TiFEsuOasKg

Playlist link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn_ypWetLh0HLXrY3z6YRPbmK67GOIeBh

Pigeon Series | Flow 6

https://youtu.be/fCh4BcyCXR4?si=jgAy2ftWTodiNbzy

This fifth flow incorporates things we covered in Set 3 Building Blocks:

- Cobra
- Seated figure four
- Lizard
- Camel

Need a refresher? Find the Building Blocks video here: https://youtu.be/eWrrbo40CvY

Take your time, use any supports you need to help you feel stable, supported and safe, and listen to your body.

Please feel free to repeat this practice or simply take inspiration from it and create your own little flow!

***

Want to go back to the beginning: https://youtu.be/TiFEsuOasKg

Playlist link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn_ypWetLh0HLXrY3z6YRPbmK67GOIeBh

www.youtube.com

Reaching down for something low is an important skill to have! Something as simple as putting on socks and shoes is a daily occurrence thats requires this.

If you find yourself choosing particular types of shoes, avoiding activities that require getting to the floor, leaving things on the ground if they've fallen... You might want to re-familiarize your body with this action.

Of course, there are times where there is an extremely specific reason for this issue that might even have an impending end date - think of a heavily pregnant woman as an example!

But if this is just becoming your way of life, movements like this won't get any easier if you don't practice them.

If this is a particularly daunting tasks, start high - just below waist level - and ease yourself into more of a challenge over time. How long you take to progress is up to you.

🌿🌿🌿

Need to unwind? Our team of registered massage therapists and our yoga therapist can help you relax, rejuvenate and get relief from your symptoms to help you get back on track!

🌿🌿🌿

Now is a great time to get yourself on the schedule!

Alison works Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and will eventually be adding Fridays. View her schedule here: https://getbodywell.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/6

Heather works Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. View her schedule here: https://getbodywell.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/3

Lorraine works Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. View her schedule here: https://getbodywell.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/5

🌿🌿🌿

Interested in Yoga Therapy?

Book an appointment with Heather and see what it’s all about! https://getbodywell.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/3

You can also visit the YouTube channel and get an idea there: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIsmtHapTJfvoUn-g7YtOA

It's going to require balance, strength in your back and legs, bend in your knees and ankles... All very important things to have on their own.