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The core of the session revolves around spinal flexes aimed at activating the thyroid gland. As participants enact a rhythmic pattern—stretching forward while raising their shoulders and then relaxing—the practice emphasizes the importance of bodily awareness. Each movement, synchronized with breath, helps to alleviate tension, particularly in areas around the neck.
Through this exercise, the instructor encourages individuals to create heat within their bodies, an indication that the practice is working. "You need to feel your body getting warmer," they assert, underscoring the need for an engaged mind and active body in the flow of yoga.