Boat pose strengthens the core to power all of the poses in our yoga practice. In this video we explore how to:
- Vary arm and leg placement to adjust the difficulty of the pose
- Use the wall to find the shape and sensation of the pose in a supported way
- Employ a strap to find more support in the pose away from the wall
Props to try: Strap. Wall.
Benefits
- Strengthens the core, especially the hip flexors, abdominals, and lower back
- Challenges balance
Up Next in Standing, Balancing & Reclining Poses
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Tree Pose / Vrksasana
There are so many different kinds of trees in nature, and there are lots of ways to do Tree Pose in yoga. In this video, we explore how to:
- Use a gazing point to improve balance
- Adapt foot position to feel good in your body
- Use the wall for stability in the poseProps to try: Block. Wall.
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Triangle Pose / Trikonasana
Triangle Pose stretches and strengthens the whole body in one yoga pose. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and come out of the pose in a way that is supportive of a sensitive back
- Use a block to lengthen the arm and provide ease in the posture
- Use a chair to raise the floor and provi... -
Chair Pose / Utkatasana
Chair pose engages all the muscles of the body and improves balance at the same time. In this video we explore how to:
- Adapt the setup of the pose to fit your unique body including how to adapt foot placement for abundant thighs and calves
- Build strength in the pose using the wall for stabili...
