Moved to Heal

In this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal, I offer movements seated and reclining that might be good to ease away tension in the morning or warm up for a longer movement practice. I hope you'll use it however it suits you! Forms + Movements - Seated spine warm up: side bend, cat/cow, twist, and fold - Seated core balance (boat) with a twist - Roll down to reclining - Bridge rolls with option to...

In this TSY practice episode of Moved to Heal, I offer seated forms and movements. If you want to see some of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - forward leg seat / straight leg seat - forward leg seated fold - boat seated balance - seated twist - seated or reclining rest While you listen to the episode, you can d...

In this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal, I offer movements that build up to a lunge-based hip stretch. It's a short but well-rounded little practice, one that I might find useful after sitting for a long time. I hope you'll use it however it suits you! Forms + Movements - Sunbreaths - Chair / squat + stand - Runner's lunge (aka low lunge) - Table top on hands and feet (aka reverse table top wh...

In this TSY practice episode of Moved to Heal, I offer standing forms and movements. If you want to see some of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - chair or wide squat - high lunge or forward lunging stance - hinge - balancing quad stretch - seated or standing rest While you listen to the episode, you can do or no...

What's in this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal? I offer a practice of sunbreaths, linking breath with movement where the movement is of the arms, torso, or arms and legs together. Forms + Movements - Sunbreaths - Chair breaths (aka Squat + Stand) - Forward lunge stance (aka Warrior 1) - Simple stance (aka Standing) Some of the forms may be pictured in my yoga forms library at https://esthermpa...

In this TSY practice episode of Moved to Heal, I offer mixed types of forms and movements. If you want to see some of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: chair kneeling lunge cat / cow cobra belly rest While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you ch...

What's in this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal? I offer a practice you can use to embrace the challenge of using a long or full breath while you move. You can also just breathe normally and move as you need! Forms + Movements - 1:1 Breathing, with the option to lengthen your breath slightly - Seated spine movements - Downdog, hold 3-5 breaths - Plank, hold 3-5 breaths - Child's Some of the for...

In this TSY practice episode of Moved to Heal, I talk through a gentle breath observation practice. You can do this while reclining, seated, standing, walking, or in any way you choose. Integration suggestion After listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to remember or follow up on? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help yo...

What's in this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal? I invite you to get comfy with these forms + movements and let go of a little unneeded tension. - Reclining, bringing attention to breathing - Hip bridge, roll up, roll down - Bicycles - Roll up to sit - Arm reach and release Some of the forms may be pictured in my yoga forms library at https://esthermpalmer.com/library While you listen to the ep...

While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you choose. You can learn more in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-heal The movements in this "taking pauses" episode - Lying on belly, rest forehead on hands - Lying on belly, backbend - Lying on belly, leg lift - Kneeling seat, pause - Kneeling seat, forward...

While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you choose. You can learn more in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-heal The movements in the "exploring all sides" episode - Lying on belly or back, leg lift - Hands/Knees, cat/cow - Kneeling seat, forward fold (child's) - Kneeling lunge, fold + lift torso - Ha...

While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you choose. You can learn more in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-heal The 10 movements in the "breathing in stillness" episode - Lying on belly, backbend - Lying on belly, leg lift - Kneeling seat, forward fold (child's) - Kneeling seat, twist - Hands/Knees,...

While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you choose. You can learn more in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-heal The 5 movements in the "close to center" episode - Lying on belly, backbend - Kneeling seat, forward fold (child's) - Hands/Knees, cat/cow - Kneeling lunge, fold + lift torso - Forward-leg...

In this practice, I'm inviting you to notice and/or engage with the "four parts" of your breathing: inhale, pause/transition, exhale, pause/transition. You can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you choose. You can learn more in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-heal What’s in this episode of moved to heal? I introduce the "four parts"...

In this practice, I'm inviting you to engage with your breathing by directing your breath attention to four different areas of your torso. When put all together, these four areas comprise what I'm calling a 360 degree breath. You can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you choose. You can learn more in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-h...

When you're moving, there's lots to pay attention to -- what's going through your head, the moves you're doing, the sensations you feel -- which makes noticing your breathing just one of many things you can be aware of while moving. This week, I invite you to try choosing the breath. You can do or not do any part of the practice and in whatever manner or degree you choose. You can learn more in th...

Observing breathing is simple in concept and can be a whole variety of things in practice, including simple, difficult, complicated, emotional, and more. Today I'm guiding you through a few approaches to explore when you're ready. What’s in this episode of moved to heal? I invite you to observe your breathing in any way you choose, and offer 3 different options you can try. For each, I describe th...

What's in this "curious" episode of Moved to Heal? I offer hands and knees forms and invite you to practice movement in sync with your breathing. If you want to see any of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - up cat / down cat (aka cat/cow) - alternating birddog (hands and knees balance) - hands and knees moving tw...

What's in this "mov/ed group class" episode of Moved to Heal? This episode is a little different. I'm sharing an example of my one-hour Mov/ed Flow Yoga online group yoga classes. You can listen in or try part or all of the practice, and if it suits your needs, I hope you'll consider joining us on Sunday mornings. You can sign up for the group class email at https://esthermpalmer.com/group-classes...

What's in this "trying" episode of Moved to Heal? I offer standing balancing forms and movements. If you want to see any of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - simple stance - forward leg balance (karate kid) - balancing side tilt - single-leg half fold - tree - standing, seated, or reclining rest While you listen...

What's in this "trying" episode of Moved to Heal? I offer standing balancing forms and movements. If you want to see any of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - simple stance - forward leg balance (karate kid) - balancing side tilt - single-leg half fold - tree - standing, seated, or reclining rest While you listen...

What's in this "strong" episode of Moved to Heal? I invite you try forms and movements from a hands and knees base. If you want to see any of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - cat/cow - birddog (hands and knees balance) - downdog - plank - childs form While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of...

What's in this "present" episode of Moved to Heal? I invite you to try reclining forms in stillness, knowing you can add movement whenever you choose. If you want to see an example of any of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms offered in this episode: - reclining knock knees - reclining knee hug - reclining one-leg knee hug - reclining windshield wiper...

While you listen to the episode, you can do or not do any of the practices, and in whatever manner or degree you choose. If you want to see an example of any of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library . You can learn more in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.com/moved-to-heal The 15 movements in the "steady in center" episode - Standing, head turn si...

What's in this "allowing" episode of Moved to Heal? I invite you to try standing and seated forms with a folding component. If you want to see an example of any of the forms, you can search by title at https://esthermpalmer.com/library The forms + movements offered in this episode: - Standing sway - Standing forward fold - Kneeling lunge fold - Childs or Hands / Knees - Cross-leg seated fold While...