Restorative Chest Opening Class – Weekly Advanced Class 419

This 40-minute restorative class focuses on re-educating the ribcage through supported chest-opening positions that clarify the relationship between the diaphragm, sternum, thoracic spine, and lungs. Rather than simply offering rest, the sequence uses precise, well-structured prop setups to help you reshape the patterns of the front body and encourage healthier, more expansive breathing. Working with essential Iyengar restorative poses including Supta Baddha Konasana, Viparita Dandasana variations, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, and a concluding Savasana, you will learn detailed prop setups that will help to guide the ribcage into new pathways of lift, spaciousness, and release, allowing the breath to move more evenly and effortlessly. The session emphasises how supported positions can create a gentle but profound recalibration of the thoracic region: widening the intercostals, freeing the diaphragm, and bringing renewed elasticity to the sternum and upper spine. As the chest gains buoyancy, energy levels naturally recover, not through stimulation, but through the quiet revitalisation that comes when the breath is unobstructed. This class is an ideal way to consolidate foundational restorative setups, deepen your understanding of chest-opening work, and refresh both body and mind through steady, structured recuperation.