This mini yoga practice is an invitation to slow down and allow your body to become a safe place for feeling. Through gentle backbends and lateral movements, the chest, ribs, and sides of the body are opened — areas where emotions are often held or protected. Rather than trying to fix or move through what you’re feeling, this practice encourages you to stay present with sensation, giving emotions space to arise and pass naturally. As the body softens, the heart is supported in opening, making it easier to acknowledge what’s here without judgement.