Wide-Angle Seated Forward Fold can be delicious if you know how to adapt the pose to your body. In this video we explore how to:
- Use a block to raise your hips or bring the floor to you, providing a place to rest your head
- Find ease in the pose using a chair to support the upper body
- Use a strap to give yourself a place to hold onto as you fold forward
Props to try: Block. Chair. Strap—the longer the better!
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings, inner thighs, calves and glutes
- Stretches the low back
- Prepares the body for deeper forward folds, twists, and wide-legged poses
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 ti...
Strength-building, twisting and balancing all in one pose. Revolved side angle can be tricky, but with a few adjustments, you can find an expression of the pose that feels right in your body. In this video we explore how to:
- Adjust the twisting action for individuals with more abundance in thei...
Wind releasing pose can be challenging if you have abundance in the middle of your body. In this video, we explore how to:
- Adjust the placement of your legs to make room for your body
- Use the pose to stretch your low back
- Extend one leg and hover it off the mat to switch the intent of the p...