Often touted as a favourite pose, Corpse Pose can be relaxing and easeful if you know how to adjust the posture to fit what your body needs in the moment. In this video we explore how to:
- Make the pose more comfortable if you have abundance in your back body
- Adapt the pose to a side-lying position if you are pregnant or if lying on your back is uncomfortable
- Raise your legs with props to relax your low back into the mat
Props to try: Blocks. Bolster.
Benefits:
- Encourages relaxation in the whole body
- Feels grounding and calming
- An opportunity to rest and reset
- Allows your body to incorporate the practice you just completed
Up Next in Standing, Balancing & Reclining Poses
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Warrior 2 / Virabhadrasana 2
Warrior 2 is an iconic yoga pose that you see everywhere from magazine covers to television commercials. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and practice this lateral facing pose from a standing or kneeling position
- Adapt the posture for seated yoga practice
- Use the wall for stability ... -
Warrior 1 / Virabhadrasana 1
Warrior 1 engages all the muscles of the body as it strengthens the legs, back and shoulders. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and practice this forward-facing pose in a way that feels good in your body
- Adapt the posture for seated yoga practice
- Use the wall to find stability in the... -
Warrior 3 / Virabhadrasana 3
Warrior 3 is a forward-facing balance posture that rounds out our trio of Warrior poses. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up the pose and use a wall for support
- Vary the height of the back leg and arm positioning to find ease or challenge in the pose
- Adapt the posture using chairs for ...
