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Floor Yoga with Coach Mark

Guided floor-based yoga session for movement, relaxation, and body awareness with Coach Mark Bodner.

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Coach Mark Bodner from the Center for Movement Challenges presents a 20–25-minute floor yoga routine designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. This session is ideal for those comfortable transitioning to and from the floor.

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Preparation and Guidelines

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  • Safety Considerations: Ensure you're able to transition to and from the floor safely. If this is challenging, consider alternative programs.
  • Comfort and Equipment: Use a sturdy yoga mat, a pillow for head support, and an optional chair for modifications.

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Practice Principles:
  • "No pain, no pain" — avoid poses that cause discomfort.
  • Honor your range of motion; focus on what feels good for your body.
  • Rest when needed; pause and rejoin the session as desired.

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Warm-Up and Centering

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  • Begin in a supine position (lying on your back), focusing on grounding and deep breathing. Perform a gentle body scan to notice areas of tension and relaxation.
  • Practice diaphragmatic breathing: Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen, observing the rise and fall of each breath.

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Key Movements and Exercises

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  1. Full-Body Stretch: Lengthen the arms overhead and extend the legs while spreading fingers and toes.
  2. Knee Circles: Pull knees to the chest and draw large circles to warm up the hip joints.
  3. Hamstring Stretches: Extend one leg upward, holding behind the thigh to stretch. Alternate legs.
  4. Bridges: Lift the pelvis off the floor in a controlled motion to strengthen the core and glutes.
  5. Bird Dog Pose: From hands and knees, extend opposite arm and leg, engaging core stability.
  6. Clamshells and Side Leg Lifts: Performed lying on the side to strengthen hip abductors and improve mobility.
  7. Spinal Flexion and Extension (Cat-Cow Stretch): Alternate between arching and rounding the back to increase spinal flexibility.
  8. Rotational and Lateral Stretches: Incorporate gentle twists to stretch the spine and improve range of motion.

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Relaxation and Final Centering

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  • Conclude in Child’s Pose or a reclining position, either flat on your back or with legs elevated on a chair for enhanced relaxation.
  • Focus on slow, deep breaths, releasing any residual tension in the body. Perform a final check-in with your body, breath, and mind.

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Gratitude and Closing

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  • End the session with a moment of gratitude, reflecting on something you are thankful for. Bow your head to your heart as a gesture of mindfulness and acknowledgment of the practice.

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Key takeaways

  • Build strength and flexibility with mindful movements.
  • Modify poses to suit your body’s needs.
  • End with relaxation and gratitude practice.
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