Josies Soul Star Healing

Feeling tense, stiff or like you just need to switch off? 🧘🏻‍♀️🩷

Try these 3 gentle poses for a full-body reset:

🌿 Child’s Pose — gently relaxes the back, hips and shoulders while encouraging you to slow down.

🌿 Cat-Cow — gently moves the spine and can help ease feelings of stiffness and tension.

🌿 Savasana — gives your body a chance to completely relax and settle.

✨ Take your time, breathe slowly and don’t force any movement.

Sometimes your body doesn’t need more—it just needs a moment to pause.

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Do you carry tension in your shoulders? 🧘🏻‍♀️🩷 Whether it’s from sitting at a desk, looking at your phone or everyday stress, these 3 gentle yoga movements can help you move and relax.

🌿 Thread the Needle — gently stretches the upper back and back of the shoulder while encouraging spinal mobility.

🌿 Puppy Pose — gently opens the chest and stretches the shoulders and upper back.

🌿 Gentle Shoulder Circles — move your shoulders slowly in circles to encourage mobility and ease feelings of stiffness.

✨ Yoga tip: Move slowly, breathe naturally and stay within a comfortable range. Never force a stretch or push through shoulder pain.

Your shoulders deserve some love, too! 🩷

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Do you carry tension in your neck and shoulders? 🧘🏻‍♀️

Try these 3 gentle movements to help loosen up and create some space:

🌿 Neck Stretches — gently lengthen the sides and back of the neck. Keep the movement slow and comfortable.

🌿 Shoulder Rolls — help move the shoulders through their range of motion and can feel great after sitting for long periods.

🌿 Eagle Arms — creates a gentle stretch across the upper back and shoulders.

✨ Keep your movements slow, relax your jaw and remember to breathe.

Your shoulders don’t have to live up by your ears! 😌🩷

Save this for your next neck & shoulder reset.

Are your hamstrings feeling tight? 🧘🏻‍♀️ Try these 3 gentle yoga poses to help lengthen and release tension through the backs of your legs.

🌿 Reclined Hamstring Stretch — a supported way to gently stretch the hamstrings while keeping your back comfortable.

🌿 Half Split — gently lengthens the back of the thigh and can help improve flexibility over time.

🌿 Gentle Forward Fold — creates a stretch through the hamstrings and the back of the legs.

✨ Remember, you don’t need to go deep to benefit. Keep the stretch comfortable, breathe slowly and never force your body.

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Have you been sitting all day and feeling stiff or tight? 🧘🏻‍♀️

Try these 3 simple yoga poses to get your body moving again:

🌿 Cat-Cow — gently moves the spine and helps counter some of the stiffness that can come from prolonged sitting.

🌿 Low Lunge — gently opens the front of the hips and stretches the hip flexors.

🌿 Seated Twist — encourages gentle spinal movement and releases tension through the upper body.

✨ Even a few minutes of movement throughout your day can feel amazing.

Take a movement break, breathe deeply and listen to your body. 🩷Work through these poses for as long as what your body feels is needed.

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Period cramps? 🩷 Try these 3 gentle yoga poses to help your body relax.

🌿 Child’s Pose — gently relaxes the lower back, hips and abdomen.

🌿 Supine Twist — encourages gentle movement through the spine and can help release lower-back and hip tension.

🌿 Happy Baby — gently opens the hips and can help release tension while encouraging relaxation.

✨ Stay comfortable, breathe slowly and never force a stretch. If a pose increases your pain, come out of it.

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Do you carry tension in your chest and shoulders? 🧘🏻‍♀️

These 3 gentle yoga poses can help create movement and a feeling of openness:

🌿 Cobra Pose — encourages chest opening while engaging the muscles of the back.

🌿 Clasped Hands Chest Opener- Opens the chest and gently stretches the shoulders and front of the arms.

🌿 Puppy Pose — gently lengthens through the shoulders and opens the chest.

Hold each pose for a few comfortable breaths and never force the stretch.

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School holidays… maybe I’ll try again tomorrow🤣or in two weeks🤣

Feeling tension in your lower back? 🧘🏻‍♀️ Try these 3 gentle yoga poses:

🌿 Cat-Cow — gently mobilises the spine and encourages comfortable movement.

🌿 Knees-to-Chest — gently brings the hips and lower back into a relaxed position and may help ease feelings of tension.

🌿 Supine Twist — gently rotates the spine and can help release feelings of tension through the lower back.

Move slowly, breathe deeply, and never force the stretch. Work through these poses for as long as your body likes-always listen to your body🩷

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3 gentle yoga poses for sciatica✨

1. Cat–Cow 🐈‍⬛

Come onto hands and knees. Inhale as you gently arch your back and lift your chest. Exhale as you round your spine and tuck your chin. Move slowly with your breath.

Work through the pose for as long as feels good for your body.

Cat -Cow is a Gentle spinal movement that encourages mobility and can feel soothing around the lower back.

2. Figure-4 Stretch 🦵

Lie on your back, bend both knees, and cross one ankle over the opposite thigh. Gently draw the supporting leg toward your chest until you feel a comfortable stretch in the hip and glute. Hold, breathe, then switch sides.

Go through as many rounds as feels comfortable for your body.

Hold the pose for as long as it feels good for your body.

Figure 4 stretch Helps gently stretch the outer hip and glutes, which can sometimes contribute to sciatic-type discomfort.

3. Supine Hamstring Stretch

Lying on your back with one leg raised, gently stretch the back of the leg without forcing it. Keeping the knee slightly bent can make it more comfortable.

Hold the pose for as long as feels good for your body.

This gentle stretch may help ease tension through the hamstrings and hips, supporting more comfortable movement when experiencing sciatica.

Remember: With sciatica, less is often more. Move slowly, breathe deeply and never force a stretch.

If a movement causes sharp, shooting, burning or increasing pain, stop and seek advice from a qualified health professional.

💾 Save this for your next gentle yoga session and share it with someone who experiences sciatic pain.