destress-25-mins-mat flow with upper back relief

You will love today’s video.

In this 25-minute deSTREss Mat routine  I share a 3-minute spine corrector/small barrel flow routine to relieve stress and tension after a long week.

🌟 Wanna know why it’s good for you? Here are 4 benefits why you should use a spine corrector/small barrel or bolster to begin your practice. (order a Manduka bolster to substitute for the small spine corrector. Click here  🐸)

1. Relieve Your Upper Back: Release those pesky upper back aches and pains. It’s like giving your upper back a warm, comforting hug, easing tension and helping you feel more relaxed.

2. Say Goodbye to Slouching: This 3-minute release will help you stand tall and proud. It’s like being reminded to sit up straight and show off your best self.

3. Boost Your Chest Strength: Opening your chest feels like tapping into a hidden superpower—suddenly, every breath feels deeper, every movement more powerful.

4. Ease Neck Pain: When your head extends, the neck muscles are relieved from being forward daily. This is the best way to realign your head posture so that you can move freely.

Equipment: Cadillac/Tower 

Pilates Exercise: Supine Arm springs 

Tips and techniques: The key to this exercise is to maintain the wrist firm without breaking.  

Alignment: Keeping the wrists straight not only but. You need your arms to build upper body strength, but you need your wrists to grab the handles. 

As we focus on upper body strength this month, take some time to reflect on your current strengths and areas for improvement. Whether it’s building arm strength, improving shoulder stability, or mastering specific exercises like push-ups or arm balances, these mini-tutorials will provide targeted guidance to help you progress.

Xo 

 Jeanique

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