Laurent Roure

Pranayama & Breathwork • Yoga Nidra • Meditation • Hatha Yoga

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Embracing the ‘Spiral Line’: Exploring the Dance of the Body

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Spiralling movements in our body are natural and essential for maintaining a healthy posture. Our tissues, including connective tissues, exhibit spiral patterns, such as the spiralling shape of our heart and DNA. This post will focus on the “spiral line” role within our connective tissues.

The term “spiral line” pertains to a concept in the field of fascia, a connective tissue that envelops and supports various structures in our body, such as muscles, organs, and bones. Fascia is composed of collagen fibres and possesses a web-like structure that enables it to transmit forces and provide structural integrity.

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Breathing in the Back Meditation: Finding Calm and Serenity.

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Have you ever thought about how we conduct ourselves and move in life?

We are often told that we are looking a lot into the future and planning or projecting too much ahead. We are ‘frontal creatures.’ The concept that human beings are ‘forward-thinking’ and moving “frontal creatures” likely refers to the unique features and functions of the frontal lobe in the human brain.

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10 Reasons why we all need to learn how to breathe properly.

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It is important to build a collection of simple breathing techniques and meditation exercises that can be used at home, at work or beyond, to learn how to breathe properly, and ultimately, support our health and vitality.

I am not saying that it is an easy and instantaneous process but with time and practice, we can cultivate and develop a level of awareness, acceptance, patience and kindness with ourselves and our bodies via our breath.

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Somatic Yoga

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Laurent practising Somatic Yoga

What is Somatic Yoga?

Somatic yoga is a type of yoga practice that emphasises a deep awareness and connection with the physical body internally and externally and involves slow, mindful movement and gentle, sustained stretching.

The practice encourages practitioners to use their breath and conscious attention to explore and release tension, develop a sense of ease and fluidity in movement, and cultivate a greater understanding of self-awareness and presence in the present moment.

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Somatic Yoga Movements for Relieving Neck and Shoulders Tension

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This 18-minute short video will guide you through simple somatic yoga movements that target the upper body. These mindful exercises are designed to relieve unconscious tension and tightness in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

The typical culprits of tension and discomfort in the upper body are stress, poor posture, and long hours spent sitting in front of a screen. Fortunately, somatic yoga movements can help alleviate these issues and promote relaxation and well-being.

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Seven Tips to Do Less and Receive More

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This reflection is centred around our yoga, movement, breathwork, and meditative practice and how it all ties in with our daily lives.

Having participated in more active and forceful yoga methods for decades and teaching them as well, I now find myself taking a step back and offering much more mindful and slower styles, and I can see the benefits of doing less.

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