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Best Self Yoga Flow for Flexibility and Relaxation

Yoga flow for flexibility and relaxation, by Carter Miles

A gentle 25-minute practice to enhance flexibility, breathing and relaxation

First we start in child’s pose. Resting the forehead eye center, helping to focus our attention, as well as release serotonin and melatonin into the body. We close our eyes to bring our senses within and take deep breathes to oxygenate and connect mind and body together. Then we use some easy movement to warm the body, side stretches, cat cows, simple backbends.

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