BREATHING and BETTER MOVEMENT

If you find yourself slouching on the regular. Over time, with wear and tear and aging…chronically tight, sore neck, trapezius, shoulder, and upper back muscles just HURT. 

💥TRUTH: Anything NOT INTENTIONALLY MAINTAINED on ourselves as we get older…only gets WORSE;)

Think DAILY MAINTENANCE for our HEALTH and LONGEVITY!

 Today’s strategy is a safe and effective way to create more movement options, and we’re just gonna feel better for it. 

Here’s what you’re gonna need:

-Clear/Comfortable/Quiet space

-Something for your head/neck

Check out my video below. Sound ON!  🔊 

Here’s what you’re gonna do as DEMONSTRATED:

-Lie on your RIGHT SIDE. Head and neck comfortable.

-LEGS STACKED upon one another. KNEES below HIPS.

-Place your LEFT HEEL right in front of your RIGHT ANKLE.

-Place your bottom RIGHT ARM on the ground. Elbow soft.

-Place your top LEFT HAND/ARM on your chest/across your torso.

-ROLL your HEAD and TORSO backwards so that your line of vision changes slightly.

🔑 Think 3/4 TURN here.

HOLD this position and BREATH:

-Open mouth sigh to help you settle in and relax.

💡TWO (2) SILENT, SLOW NASAL INHALES (You should NOT hear yourself!), followed by a BREATH HOLD after each one.

-OPEN MOUTH SOFT SIGHING EXHALE to let all that air out.

🌬️ Pretend you’re fogging up a glass right in front of your face when exhaling.

PRACTICE: 5-10 minutes DAILY!

Notice how you move and feel afterward. Better? Same? Different?

REMEMBER…REAL CHANGE requires an investment of our time, effort, and consistency in doing what’s necessary…not just what’s appealing. And as we get older, we want to train SMARTER, not harder;)

Questions? Comments? I am always happy to help. I’m here for you!

Dedicated to your health and longevity,

Mike

P.S. Take your movement practice to the next level! At Longevity Personal Fitness, my approach will help you train smart, change the way you move, and feel good...all without wearing you down.

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