Our overall theme, "our wholeness and the unity of our soma," continues for this year. This class focuses on breathing, our respiratory diaphragm, and related myo-fascia. We started with an overview of the anatomy of our diaphragm with its central tendon, our lungs, heart, and rib cage. We discuss the importance and benefits of nasal breathing. Nasal breathing, due to nitric oxide, increases our intake of oxygen. Mouth breathing not only creates shallow breathing, high in the chest, but also negatively impacts our facial structure including jaw and eyes. We began our somatic movements with a 3 part breathing practice, from Dr. Arielle Schwartz, a licensed clinical psychologist and yoga teacher. We continued to do somatic movements that are synergistic with breathing, including movements for the rib cage, pelvis, chest, psoas, and shoulder girdle.

3/4/23 Zoom Class: Embracing Our Unity, Our Wholeness: Breathing and  Respiratory Diaphragm, Class 2

Jazz Combustion Uprising
David Elaine Alt

Rising

Disclaimer: These recordings are for educational purposes only.  Please do all somatic movements comfortably, slowly, and without pain or force. Please consult appropriate medical or health care providers if you have any concerns about whether the movements are suitable for you, especially if you are dealing with an illness or injury, are pregnant, or have other health, balance or mobility issues.

3/4/23 Zoom Class: Embracing Our Unity, Our Wholeness: Breathing and Respiratory Diaphragm, Class 2

Susan Koenig