Cooldown for One
A slow solo stretch at the end of a long day, then the sofa.
A body that's been sitting all day wants to move a little before it can rest. Fifteen minutes of easy stretching, then a long sprawl and whatever comes next.
The evening
Candlelit: Sweet and talkative.
Fifteen minutes on the mat: hips, hamstrings, shoulders, neck. Nothing that hurts. Then sprawl on the sofa under a throw and let your heart rate settle.
This is yours to shape. Stop, slow down or change course whenever you like. Nothing here is a goal you have to reach.
The setting
A couple of warm lamps at floor level so nothing glares.
Downtempo with a pulse you can move to without trying.
Fresh and awake, never heavy.
Something forgiving underfoot, a stack of warm towels, a light blanket.
Positions it suits
From the position guide: frank, practical and comfort-aware, with the furniture that makes each one easier.
Set it up
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