Standing Lateral Breathing with Arm Lift
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Warm-up
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 5-8 breaths
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Stand tall with feet grounded and arms by sides. Spine long, neutral alignment.
Instructions
Inhale, lift the arms up overhead while expanding the ribcage laterally without lifting the chest excessively. Exhale, lower the arms down with control, feeling the ribs soften and connect. Maintain steady rhythm and control.
Teaching cues
- Breathe into the sides of the ribs
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