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Following this, the spine twist and shoulder shrugs further invigorated the body, emphasizing the importance of breath in transforming one’s mental state and enhancing physiological responses. The focus on breath—deep, long, and through the nose—was repeated, underscoring its critical role during the practice.
Stretching the Body and Mind
As the practice evolved, a series of stretches aimed at elongating the spine and opening the body were introduced. The life nerve stretch, targeting the sciatic nerve, required participants to reach forward while maintaining a straight back. Each inhale was coupled with a focus on elongation, avoiding the compaction of the spine—a reminder of the session's initial values of alignment and connection.