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 stability
- Use a chair to experience the shape and sensation of the pose with full support
Props to try: Wall. Chair.
Benefits
- Builds strength in the quads and glutes
- Challenges balance
- Improves focus
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Mountain
Mountain Pose akaTadasana
Mountains aren’t phased by what goes on around them. Cultivate the same feeling of standing i your power in Mountain Pose. In this video we explore how to:
Set up the pose in a way that makes room for your body
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Butterfly Pose / Baddha Konasana
Sometimes called cobbler’s pose or bound angle, Butterfly Pose is a seated hip opener that is accessible to most people. In this video we explore how to:
- Use a blanket and a block to find space and ease in the pose
- Adapt the pose for practice while seated in a chair
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Eagle Pose / Garudasana
Eagle Pose is a challenging balance posture that stretches and strengthens the body at the same time. In this video, we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose for abundant thighs or chest
- Adjust your arm position for tight shoulders
- Use the wall for stability in the pose
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