Find Your Perfect Heart Opener at Hippie Yoga 💖

At Hippie Yoga, we love heart openers — especially when they’re gentle, supported, and customizable to your needs. This week, we’re highlighting three variations of a Supported Heart Opener you can practice at the studio or at home. Each one offers beautiful benefits for your body and mind, including:✨ Improved posture✨ Reduced tension in the chest and shoulders✨ A gentle, supported opening for emotional release✨ A calming effect on the nervous system

The best part? You can stay in each variation anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes, depending on what feels good for you!

Here are three ways to set up your heart opener:

🌟 Option 1: Gentle & Grounded

• Set your bolster and a block in a straight line on the mat.

• Sit at the edge and lie back so your body stretches across the bolster from your hips to your head.

• Arms open wide to a T.

• This option is the most gentle for the lower back, making it a perfect starting point.

🌟 Option 2: Ramp It Up

• Place your block at the highest or medium height and lean the bolster against it, creating a soft ramp.

• Sit down with your hips on the mat and lay your spine and head over the bolster.

• Arms open to a T.

• This setup gives a deeper heart opening while still offering lots of support.

🌟 Option 3: Simple & Sweet

• Place your bolster flat on the mat.

• Sit at the edge and lie back with your hips on the ground and your spine and head resting on the bolster.

• Add a folded blanket under your head for extra support.

• Arms open to a T.

• This variation gives a gentle lift through the chest without putting pressure on the low back.

A few tips:

• Close your eyes and breathe naturally.

• Focus on letting the heart and shoulders soften and expand.

• Feel free to adjust with extra props (like more blankets!) to find your perfect cozy spot.

Taking time for heart openers helps you move through your day with more ease, love, and peace. 💗