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Release the Heart

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Gentle Yoga Intermediate

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Josie Kramer

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Published on March 15, 2020

This practice is a slow flow designed to gently release physical and emotional tensions around the heart. You can expect longer, slower holds in shoulder, upper back and chest openers. Allow the focus and re-focus of your practice to be your deep breathing. Release any blockages by softening on the exhales. Enjoy, yogis!

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