Open Heart, Open Mind
An open heart open mind: experience this Yoga Every Day episode with Steph Schwartz. Use criss-crossing poses to release deep physical and mental tension.
About this video
How do we cultivate an open heart open mind when daily stress closes us off? In Season 16, Episode 10 of Yoga Every Day, Steph Schwartz yoga instructor guides you through a targeted practice to release physical tension and invite mental clarity.
This level 2 hatha yoga flow is specifically designed to target the physical areas where we hold emotional resistance. By focusing on heart opening hatha yoga, this session helps release tightness in the upper body while simultaneously offering yoga for opening hips and heart. Through an embodied heart opening practice, you will explore how physical postures can directly influence your mental state, cultivating an open heart and mind that extends far beyond your yoga mat. When we physically open the chest and shoulders, we create space for deeper breathing and a more receptive state of consciousness.
In this 15-minute session, you will utilize a block to support your alignment and safely deepen your stretches. Steph Schwartz guides you through intricate, criss-crossing postures such as cow face pose (gomukhasana) and the balancing posture of dancing Krishna. These specific movements are designed to stimulate the deep pathways of the body, making this an ideal yoga for emotional release and hip opening. By playing with the intersection of balance and flexibility, you will challenge your focus and encourage a state of calm, centered awareness. Whether you are looking to shake off the stagnation of a long day or deepen your existing practice, this focused flow offers a potent pathway to physical and emotional renewal.
What to Expect in This Heart-Opening Flow
- Targeted Physical Release: Learn how to use a block to support deep stretches in cow face pose (gomukhasana) and dancing Krishna, targeting both the hips and the chest.
- Mind-Body Connection: Discover how criss-crossing limbs and balancing postures stimulate the nervous system, helping to bridge physical alignment with mental clarity.
- Efficient, Potent Practice: Experience a complete, 15-minute level 2 hatha yoga flow that fits seamlessly into a busy schedule while delivering deep emotional and physical benefits.
Begin your exploration today and discover the profound connection between physical openness and mental freedom.
About this series
Strengthen your daily routine and find balance with a series of yoga classes designed to bring simplicity to your personal practice and nurture your curiosity. With over 400, complete, 15 and 30-minute classes to choose from, it’s easy to enjoy the benefits of yoga wherever you practice.