IN THIS LESSON

Explore moving with your Earth meridians.

Put on this Late Summer Playlist or any music that helps you feel grounded and nourished, and move through the following sequence.

Perform 5-10 repetitions for each movement.

You can do the whole series on one side and then switch sides, or alternate sides with each exercise.

As you move, focus on stability, connection to the ground beneath you, and a steady, centered breath. Notice which movements bring the most ease and support to your body, and feel free to revisit them throughout your day as a grounding “movement snack” to keep your energy balanced and your center strong.

  • lying on back, windshield wiper knees side to side

    Stomach Windshield Wipers

    Prepare your hip flexors and quads.

    Lie on your back with your knees bent, and walk your feet as wide as your mat. Cross one ankle over the other thigh. Keep your ankle and thigh pressing together as you rock your knees from side to side. Allow for a small spinal twist.

  • lying on back while holding behind the knee, flex and extend your knees to warm up your quadriceps

    Stomach Pumps

    Rev your metabolism.

    Lying supine, hold your knee-pit and kick your leg up to engage your quadriceps. Put your helper-leg over your ankle, pressing down to bend your working leg. Continue resisting with your working leg.

  • Lizard lunge pulsing back and forth

    Lizard Lunge

    For your spleen/pancreas.

    Come into a low lunge with your front leg to the outside of your arms. Kick your front foot back to engage the back of your leg. Oscillate forward and back keeping your legs engaged. Tip: engage your legs by squishing your mat shorter.

  • side angle pose opening and closing arms

    Side Angle Slow Clap

    Stand in a warrior two position and bring your arm to the inside of your front leg. You can put a block under your hand for extra support. Press the back of your arm against the inside of your leg to engage your back muscles and inner thigh muscles. Slowly open and close your arm in a slow clap motion.

  • Reverse Plank

    Reverse Plank

    Open Your Heart + Stomach Meridian

    Press your palms to the floor and swipe them towards your hips to tense the muscles of your chest.

    Extend your spine, open your chest, and lift your chin to move through the resistance. You might feel a stretch in your wrists and/or shoulders.

    You might also feel some emotions moving through you!

  • Kneeling Quad Stretch at the wall

    Quad At The Wall

    One more for the stomach!

    Bring your knee close to the wall with your foot pressed against the wall. You can cushion your knee and foot with a folded blanket or small pillow. Your other leg can support you in a lunge position. Engage your thigh muscle by kicking your foot into the wall. Elongate your thigh muscle by bringing your hips back towards the wall, bending your knee.