Half Moon is a balancing posture that has an expansive feel to it. In this video we explore how to:
- Set up and enter the pose in an accessible way
- Use a block to lengthen the arm and find space in the pose
- Find stability in the pose by using the wall for support
Props to try: Wall. Block.
Benefits
- Improves balance
- Strengthens the legs
- Stretches the glutes, shoulders, and hips
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Boat / Navasana
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 ... -
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...
