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Heart Moves -5 Simple Moves to Restore Heart Energy.

Heart energy is complex and fragile. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the spirit or ‘shen’ resides within the heart. When we encounter shock, illness or heartbreak, the heart and spirit can become damaged, and our energy can seem withdrawn. If the heart is not nurtured, it can lead to feelings of isolation and make us feel disconnected from the world around us.

1. Locust Variation

On your belly

Extend your arms out wide and press them down to lift your torso

Activating the inner arm to the armpit

Slowly lengthen and lift one leg at a time on an out breath

Inhale to lower

2. Puppy Pose

From hands and knees

Extend arms out in front, straight

Head can be face forward or forehead down

Lengthen chest to mat

Hold and breathe

4. Wide Leg Hip Lift

From your back. Take your legs wide and arms to shoulder height. Press down with legs and arms to lift hips on an out breath.

Keep limbs straight. Inhale to lower.

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