Awake & Evolve: Cycle 2 – Ear Pressure Pose Focus

The second cycle of Awake & Evolve workouts focuses on using the breath, building upper body stamina, and fostering a habit of regular meditation.

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on Oct 20, 2021

Ear Pressure Pose Focus

Gently begin to lift your legs over your head until your toes touch the floor behind your head. Interlace your fingers behind you and straighten your arms along the floor.

Ear Pressure Pose Focus

Gently begin to lift your legs over your head until your toes touch the floor behind your head. Interlace your fingers behind you and straighten your arms along the floor.

Roll your shoulders underneath you to keep the weight out of your head and neck and in the shoulder girdle. Keep your hips active and lifted upward. Stay in this pose for 5-10 deep breaths. If you wish to go deeper, work into ear pressure pose by bending the knees to meet the ears. Stay here for 10-15 deep breaths.

Benefits of Ear Pressure Pose:

Stimulates the thyroid gland, nervous system, and improves digestion.
Stretches the shoulders, neck, lowback and spine.
Reduces stress, fatigue, and calms the mind.

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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