Whether you've been on a run, done a HIIT workout, or even a power yoga class, pop this quick 5 minute breathing session at the end to soak in all the benefits of your activity. By quickly shifting your sympathetic nervous system response to parasympathetic, we increase the C02 and 02 exchange on a cellular level, which decreases delayed onset muscle soreness. These breath work sequences - including breath holds at the top and alternating breath holds at the bottom - increases our air hunger and works to stimulate the nervous system in a way that’s more towards recovery.
When we lose connection with our body and body, we can become caught up in our heads, maybe living our lives in the future rather than connecting to this present moment. Our breath is such a powerful anchor to root us back down in the here and now, so allow Poppy to guide you through this calming...
In times of stress, the health of our mind and body can suffer. This is your class to reach for when your stress levels rise, to bring you back into balance. By elongating the exhale, we'll stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system which is our rest and digest, thus having calming the mind dow...
It’s important to wind down after a busy over-stimulated day, so allow yourself to reconnect in with your body, and shift your focus to find your breath. This sequence is designed to calm you down so you can be present and calm to enjoy your evening.