Breathing to Expand the Chest and Ribs

Listed by the publisher as “Poise & Agility in Action Intro Class with Carol Kress”

The instructor guides an exploration of the chest and ribs using specific breathing patterns and pressure. By coordinating short inhalations with movements on the back and front, participants identify and expand different areas of the torso to increase internal awareness and mobility.

Lying On BackLying On FrontLying On SideSittingStandingBreathingRib MobilityChest And ShouldersInternal PressureMotif: Seesaw BreathingEquipment: Cushion Or PillowFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: ModerateSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Minor