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Participants are invited to settle into a comfortable seated position. The class starts with an emphasis on posture, encouraging individuals to sit tall while allowing for natural length in the spine. Adriene skillfully emphasizes the importance of listening to one's own body throughout the practice. Rather than trying to conform to a specific image or pose, she invites everyone to engage in a journey of personal observation.
Centering the Mind through Breath
As the practice progresses, Adriene leads participants to gently soften their gaze, either downwards or by closing their eyes. This shift marks the beginning of a mindful focus on breath. The aim is not to change the breath, but simply to acknowledge its current state—be it rapid, slow, deep, or shallow.