practice guidelines
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Your practice is your personal journey, take each class in your own comfort
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Listen to your body, allow yourself breaks & rest as you need
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Treat the instructors cues as invitations in your practice, not as the rule
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Let go of expectations, be present in your practice & try not anticipate
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Practice conscious breathing, connecting breath to your movement
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Challenge yourself without over exertion
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And most importantly, be kind to you!
mat
Helps protect joints
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Alternatives can be a towel, blanket or rug
bolster
Provides cushioning & supports body
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Alternatives can be a cushion or pillow
blocks
Helps stability & supports body
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Alternatives can be sturdy books or boxes
therapy ball
Helps release tension & massage
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Alternatives can be a tennis ball or similar
blanket
Provides cushioning & supports body
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Alternatives can be a towel
foam roller
Helps release tension & massage
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Alternatives can be a wooden dowel or cork roller
strap
Helps enhance or restrict range & supports body
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Alternatives can be a belt or tie
eye pillow
Helps block light and release tension
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Alternatives can be a sock filled with lentils or beans