FlowlyThe Hundred
A sustained breathing and coordination exercise, often misread as an abdominal test.
ExerciseIntermediate4 min read3 min practice
What it is
Holding a curled position with the arms beating at your sides, you breathe in for five beats and out for five, ten times.
Why we practise it
It builds endurance in the front of the body while asking your breath to stay rhythmic under effort — which is much harder than it sounds.
What to notice
- Whether your breath becomes shallow or stops.
- If your neck begins to do the work.
- Whether your lower back stays quiet.
Common experience
Neck fatigue is extremely common at first. Rest the head whenever you need to.
Progress / modify
- Head down, feet on the mat.
- Knees bent at tabletop rather than legs extended.
- Fewer than ten breath cycles to begin with.
Reflect
A moment to notice
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