All 18 flows / Advanced · Flow 16
Deep Heart
A complete advanced practice progressing toward Wheel Pose with optional forearm preparation. Every peak is optional; the quality of attention is the real practice.
“I support openness with strength.”
Before you begin
A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. Advanced skill blocks are teacher-led study intervals, not instructions for attempting arm balances, inversions, deep backbends or Lotus alone. Without your teacher, use comfortable supported rest during those intervals.
Equipment: Mat, two blocks, strap and wall.
Review status: Editorial adaptation awaiting qualified teacher review. No named reviewer or completed review is recorded. Our review and attribution approach →
The original 45-minute arc
Your route through the flow
Section lengths come from the original guide. Beginner movement-cue timings are editorial subdivisions, not prescribed holds. Pause or skip freely.
| Block | Planned time | Movement sequence |
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| 1. Arrive | 5 min |
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| 2. Mobilise | 7 min |
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| 3. Strength | 10 min |
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| 4. Backbend arc | 10 min |
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| 5. Neutralise | 8 min |
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| 6. Rest | 5 min |
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Original flow collection · Flow 16 of 18
Deep Heart
Editorial guidance · awaiting teacher review · about 45 minutes
A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. Advanced skill blocks are teacher-led study intervals, not instructions for attempting arm balances, inversions, deep backbends or Lotus alone. Without your teacher, use comfortable supported rest during those intervals.
Listen & follow
Spoken guidance for the full session
Hear the opening, every movement, breath cues, adaptations and the closing. Quiet spaces give you time to practise and rest. Pictures advance with the spoken session.
Keep this page open and the screen unlocked. Hiding the page pauses the session. Resume repeats an interrupted sentence. Voice quality and availability depend on your device; some voices need an internet connection. Spoken cues use English names; Sanskrit remains on screen. Timing may extend so a cue is never cut short.
Read the complete spoken transcript
Before you begin
Welcome to Deep Heart. This is editorial guidance awaiting teacher review. Mat, two blocks, strap and wall. A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. Advanced skill blocks are teacher-led study intervals, not instructions for attempting arm balances, inversions, deep backbends or Lotus alone. Without your teacher, use comfortable supported rest during those intervals. Choose only movements and transfers that are comfortable and familiar. Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. The session will move on automatically, with quiet spaces for practice and rest. Pause whenever you need more time. Timed blocks include setup, short repetitions, side changes and rest; they are not continuous holds. Keep breathing naturally. English movement names will be spoken. Sanskrit names remain on screen.
1. Arrive
Practice block 1 of 6. Arrive. Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I support openness with strength. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Constructive rest. Breath into side ribs and back ribs. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.
Quiet practice and rest within a 5-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.
2. Mobilise
Practice block 2 of 6. Mobilise. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. This is the mobilise interval from your guide. Its study outline is: Cat-Cow and thoracic rotation. Puppy Pose with blocks. Low Cobra. These are topics to work on with your teacher, not instructions to attempt them now. Without your teacher present, remain comfortably seated or resting, with natural breathing. You may skip this interval using Next. Teacher-led study interval · supported rest is the solo option. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.
Quiet practice and rest within a 7-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.
3. Strength
Practice block 3 of 6. Strength. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. This is the strength interval from your guide. Its study outline is: Locust variations. Low Lunge quad stretch. Camel preparation. These are topics to work on with your teacher, not instructions to attempt them now. Without your teacher present, remain comfortably seated or resting, with natural breathing. You may skip this interval using Next. Teacher-led study interval · supported rest is the solo option. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.
Quiet practice and rest within a 10-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.
4. Backbend arc
Practice block 4 of 6. Backbend arc. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. This is the backbend arc interval from your guide. Its study outline is: Bridge twice. Wheel preparation or full Wheel. Optional wall-supported forearm pathway. These are topics to work on with your teacher, not instructions to attempt them now. Without your teacher present, remain comfortably seated or resting, with natural breathing. You may skip this interval using Next. Teacher-led study interval · supported rest is the solo option. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.
Quiet practice and rest within a 10-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.
5. Neutralise
Practice block 5 of 6. Neutralise. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. This is the neutralise interval from your guide. Its study outline is: Knees-to-chest. Supine twist. Seated forward fold without forcing. These are topics to work on with your teacher, not instructions to attempt them now. Without your teacher present, remain comfortably seated or resting, with natural breathing. You may skip this interval using Next. Teacher-led study interval · supported rest is the solo option. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.
Quiet practice and rest within a 8-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.
6. Rest
Practice block 6 of 6. Rest. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. Settle into a comfortable supported rest. There is no need to hold a special shape. I support openness with strength. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.
After about 4:00 in this block, once earlier guidance has finished:
Take your time to finish this rest. When ready, move fingers and toes if comfortable. Roll to a side, pause and use your hands to sit up slowly, or stay supported where you are.
Quiet practice and rest within a 5-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.
Closing the session
This session is complete. Remain comfortably supported for a moment and let your breathing settle. There is no need to stand up quickly. Notice the room around you. You can record your practice in My Ananda, or simply finish here. Return to a familiar session whenever it suits you.
Practice block 1 of 65 min suggested block
Sequence in this block
Constructive rest
Breath into side ribs and back ribs
A sequence map, not a diagram of anatomical alignment.
Your movement
Arrive
To begin: Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I support openness with strength.
The guide lists: Constructive rest. Breath into side ribs and back ribs. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar.
Another option: Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position.
Follow at your own pace, with as many extra breaths and pauses as you need. You choose when to move on.
Next: Mobilise
Equipment, scope & review status
Mat, two blocks, strap and wall.
A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. Advanced skill blocks are teacher-led study intervals, not instructions for attempting arm balances, inversions, deep backbends or Lotus alone. Without your teacher, use comfortable supported rest during those intervals.
Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. This general practice is not an individual clinical plan.
Read the review status and context. The timer pauses when the page is hidden. Moving to another stage resets it; start it again when ready.
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Guide, music & video
The original illustrated guide and Spotify playlist are unchanged. Music is separate from the spoken narration. Set up music first, then return to this page to start the voice.
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