A breath token is a breathing exploration that I develop for friends & clients and send out as a gift.
Forward Bends
As breath teacher Carola Speads says, “any forward bend, no matter how small, will widen the chest and stimulate breathing.”
We can bend forwards in child’s pose, sit cross-legged and prop ourselves up on our elbows on the floor, holding the head in our hands or lie on top of gymnastic ball, for example. Let’s choose a reasonably comfortable position, so that we can stay in it for a while and notice what changes. The whole torso potentially relaxes, stretches and widens and can thus accommodate a wider range of breath movements.
When we want a break, let’s come up slowly, head last, and sense the quality of the first breath in the upright position. If we like, we can repeat this several times, deepening the relaxation and breathing.
Benefits I experienced were:
– deepening of the breath
– relaxation
– broadening of the chest
– balanced sensation of the front and the back
There are surely other benefits for you to discover. If you have any questions or feedback please contact me.