Sit Up Straight!

25 minutes

Kyphosis Course Session 1

By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 4, 2016

General Beginner

Hyper kyphosis is an exaggerated curve in your upper back that limits your breath capacity, shoulder and neck mobility. Over time, it becomes structural, meaning the soft tissue and even the bones change shape and you feel physically stuck and limited. This first session will show you how to change your posture in any seated position to start to create change. It includes really simple movements in a chair to explore your entire spine and begin to sense how you can engage your breath and shift your awareness to cultivate a better posture.
39 minutes

Kyphosis Course Session 2

By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 11, 2016

General Beginner

Hyper kyphosis can leave you feeling stuck and stiff. In this session, you will start in a chair and begin to explore how to release the stiffness in the spine and feel how your spine can move in all directions and even undulate with the rhythm and support of the breath. Then come to stand and feel how to position your pelvis and spine over your legs so that you are standing tall. You will begin to feel more supple and steady with increased strength and mobility.
45 minutes

Kyphosis Course Session 3

By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 29, 2016

General Beginner

You will feel long and strong with this session that uses the floor for feedback and support to lengthen your spine, strengthen your core and open your chest!
47 minutes

Kyphosis Course Session 4

By Leslie Kazadi on May 31, 2016

General Beginner

Now that you've found some fluidity with your spine, let's take it up a notch and explore how to align your spine in standing poses. First, we will take a look at the way kyphosis expresses itself in your body with some hands-on inquiries. Empowered with that insight, you will learn the cues to adjust your spine and feel how to stabilize and lengthen your spine for greater ease in your body!
65 minutes

Kyphosis Course Session 5

By Leslie Kazadi on Oct 14, 2016

General Beginner

Imagine that your arms are like wings that start in your upper back and have the potential to lengthen your spine and open your heart. In this session, you will explore how to spread your wings and free your spine, as you move into gentle backbends in seated and standing poses. Notice how you feel taller and stronger with this backbending practice!
61 minutes

Kyphosis Course Sesson 6

By Leslie Kazadi on Oct 14, 2016

General Beginner

In this final session, we explore the magic of backbends, using props for feedback and support. Feel how to balance the actions of lengthening and strengthening the lower back while opening the chest. As you cultivate these skills, you will create a sense of ease and openness in your breath and posture that you can take off the mat and into your life!

Kyphosis Course Session 1

Kyphosis Course Session 2

Kyphosis Course Session 3

Kyphosis Course Session 4

Kyphosis Course Session 5

Kyphosis Course Sesson 6