Free Your Joints
Therapeutic Yoga
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5m 54s
Our body craves movement. It doesn't matter how big the movements are as long as you just keep yourself moving. This sequence is very gentle and the intention is to create circulation in the joints and blood flow to the muscles. Arthritis begins to set in when there isn't enough movement so stay active as a preventative measure! Recommended props: 1 blanket
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