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title: 1 Using Breath
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on using breath to create intimacy with oneself and move the body, with the goal of relaxing and exploring breath awareness before dancing.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Close your eyes and feel the breath expanding the rib cage and scapula.
- Keep the breath long during both inhale and exhale.
- Relax shoulders and arms, and avoid chewing on teeth.
- Send the breath to specific areas like one side of the ribcage or shoulder blades.
- Let the breath move the body without taking steps.
- Use a little shake to relax the shoulders.

##REMEMBER
- Stay in the intimacy of your breath to connect with yourself.
- Allow the breath to guide body movement naturally.
- Maintain relaxation in the mouth and body throughout the practice.
- Explore sending breath to different parts of the torso for awareness.
- Focus on breath as a tool for relaxation before physical steps.
- End the exploration by opening your eyes gently.
