Stress is inevitable, but our bodies shouldn't be the victim and be required to pay such a steep price to deal with our stress. When we deal with a lot of stressors, we tend to hold the effects of those burdens in specific parts of our body: our neck and shoulders, our hips, our overall posture. Therefore, this practice is designed to specifically target the hips and shoulders to relieve any tension buildup. The repetitions targeting a single side at a time allow you to focus on that side and find a deeper release and openness, similar to what you might experience in a yin class, but with the tempo and flow of a vinyasa class, for those of you who aren't scared of a little sweat.
