Standing Side Bending l Improve your flexibility and strength in lateral flexion

[@jaeden1132]

This is incredible, I'm even having difficulty completing the entire session first try!

[@KitLaughlin]

Hi Jaeden. Yep. I wrote in the description above "this sequence is ** very intense ** - you may need to approach it in stages, with short rests as required: listen to your body closely as you practice". Cheers, Olivia

[@KitLaughlin]

Kit here, Jaeden: I still remember the first time she took us through this 'circuit': *much* harder than it looks! Thanks for commenting.

[@atmonotes]

this hits different

[@cherieseeto]

This is a terrific sequence to follow and explore. My ST students were greatly challenged by the long duration and moving with full awareness. I enjoyed the directed breathing, hip and shoulder movements to enhance the side bend. If I felt the temptation to come out of the stretch, I just backed out of the intensity so that I could continue to work with the fascial restrictions. Initially one may feel this is a lame class plan but with every repetition, new insights open up the body. Great stuff Liv!

[@cinmac3]

My movements are very challanges ,right now, are you familiar with SMA , the pain in the PSAs, TFL ,back,waisted hip has been in pain quite a while, this movements hurt and helped with that at my very tight protruding belly. What other movement's can you suggest. Thank you

[@KitLaughlin]

Cindy, with respect, did you read the description, above? The whole side-bending sequence Olivia demonstrates above is an intermediate-advanced one, and this is why we recommended the alternative exercises at the end of the description if you are just starting out. Re. SMA: do you mean superior mesenteric artery syndrome? If so, you must consult with the health care practitioner you are seeing before starting, I feel, and you need to begin your flexibility journey with gentle exercises first, coupled with learning how to relax; fully relax. There are free relaxation audios on our site.

[@cinmac3]

No SMA Scenery Memory Amnesia Somatics language. Advanced , but, having TBI from years ago. My body understands the stroke victim movements she does in the video. she does,

[@cinmac3]

If you want to read about it let me know?