Head to Knee Forward Fold is an asymmetrical seated forward fold that can seem daunting until you realize you don’t have to put your head on your knee! In this video, we explore ways to make Head to Knee Forward Fold accessible for your body, including how to:
- Use props to raise the hips and tilt the pelvis forward, shifting the action of the pose to the hips rather than the back
- Adapt the posture with a strap to make reaching your foot easier
- Use blocks to raise the floor, giving you a solid surface to rest your elbows on
- Make slight adjustments to the pose to change the sensations in the body
Props to try: Blanket. Strap. Block. Bolster.
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings and inner leg
- Calms the nervous system
- Soothing and quieting pose
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