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Thats where mindfulness comes in.

The set incorporates a series of stretches and a 10-minute meditation.

Everything we do here, were learning to approach it with this childlike curiosity.

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To kind of enjoy the exploration in our movement rather than judging our movement.

Tara Nicolas, Nike trainer

But the physical component isnt the only purpose of this series.

Nicolas reminds that themind-body connectionis key, and, in this case, its meant to promote joy.

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Everything we do here, were learning to approach it with thischildlike curiosity.

This playfulness, she says.

To kind of enjoy the exploration in our movement rather than judging our movement.

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She follows up the twists with a series of adductor rocks and circles and full-body binds.

That said, its important to not to force positions that dont feel natural.

To help, Nicolas provides modifications.

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