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11. Standing Alternating Hemi Compression-Expansion #1

This technique integrates your breath with your ability to compress one side of your torso while opening the other, a fundamental breathing, postural and movement pattern.

Right Hemi Expansion

Left Hemi Compression

Left Hemi Expansion

Right Hemi Compression

Instructions:

  1. Inhale softly, slowly and fully through your nose as you reach up with your right arm, keeping your gaze on the right upward reaching hand with your weight primarily shifted to the right side. Sense your right rib cage expand.
  2. As you start to exhale softly, slowly and fully through pursed lips, switch your gaze to the left arm and reach down towards your left foot. Feel your left rib cage compress as you reach down.
  3. Then perform on the other side.
  4. Repeat this 8x each side.

Perform 1-3x/day. *Unless otherwise directed

    • Optionally, use your testing technique to determine your optimal frequency and duration to perform.

 

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