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Lie comfortably on your back. Close eyes. Visualise a sparrow chick holding tight onto a branch. Its first flight is looming. The chick is nudged to the edge of the nest by its mother. It looks over the edge, lets go of the branch and jump. It plunges out of control, until miraculously, flapping its wings, it begins to soar. The chick gives a squawk of joy knowing it took courage to take the leap. What branch do you need to let go of? Detachment brings freedom. Freedom brings happiness. <\/p>\n

Sparrow Relaxation Pilates Matwork FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What are the teaching directions for Sparrow Relaxation?<\/h3>\n

Lie comfortably on your back. Close eyes. Visualise a sparrow chick holding tight onto a branch. Its first flight is looming. The chick is nudged to the edge of the nest by its mother. It looks over the edge, lets go of the branch and jump. It plunges out of control, until miraculously, flapping its wings, it begins to soar. The chick gives a squawk of joy knowing it took courage to take the leap. What branch do you need to let go of? Detachment brings freedom. Freedom brings happiness.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of Sparrow Relaxation?<\/h3>\n

Calming. Improved sleep.<\/p>\n

What are some other Pilates Matwork relaxation exercises?<\/h3>\n

Palming<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Progressive Muscle Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Relaxing Position<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pavlov Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Counting Down Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dolphin Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Standing Pilates Breath<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleep With Body Pillow<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleep With Pillows Under Knees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleep With Calves Supported By A Stack Of Pillows<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stress Balloons Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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