Reduction of physical tension and pain as the parasympathetic nervous system is activated through diaphragmatic breathing technique and restorative poses.

Using a Likert scale self-assessment, and observation by instructor, once a week for an hour via online sessions, first center client with intent, then cue through diaphragmatic breathing to encourage full oxygen exchange, finally cue 3 restorative poses to open the front of the body, and relieve pain and stiffness in the back and shoulder blades.

72 year-old female with postural kyphosis, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, general stiffness, arthritis in neck and hips, high cholesterol and blood pressure, frequent need to urinate, low Vitamin D; upper, middle, and lower back pain, allergies, vertigo and tinnitus. She is under medical treatment. She lives with her three cats, one dog, works full-time; a voracious reader. She drives an hour to and from work, most of her day is spent sitting. Doesn't exercise; wants to reduce pain/stiffness.