Stretches for Upper Body: Eagle Arms, Side Bends, Camel Back Bending Yoga Class 12min

Today, I'll guide you through a yoga class focused on mindfulness, body awareness, and releasing tension through movement. We'll flow through various stretches, poses, and breathing exercises, paying attention to different parts of our bodies and sensations. The goal is to stay present in the moment, calming our minds and centering our energy. 00:00:00 -- Opening and Arm Stretches We begin by welcoming you to the session and guiding you through arm stretches. Reach your arms overhead, wiggle to release tension, and move into eagle arm poses, focusing on opening your shoulders and upper back. 00:01:29 -- Camel and Side Plank Poses Next, move to your knees for camel pose with eagle arms, stretching the upper back and lifting your heart. Transition to side plank poses, stretching the sides of your torso and hips. Pay attention to body alignment and engage specific muscle groups. 00:05:35 -- Fire Toes and Eagle Arms Sit on your heels with toes tucked under (fire toes) and perform eagle arms again. Remember, moving your body in different ways helps maintain mobility and avoid habituation. 00:07:43 -- Drishti and Closing Focus your gaze on a specific point (drishti) and hold the pose. Then, release the pose and perform arm circles and shoulder stretches. We'll conclude with a brief meditation, expressing gratitude for the practice and the space we've created together.