Yoga Squat, sometimes called garland pose, can be tricky if you have stiff joints or an abundant body. In this video we explore how to:
- Adjust the placement of your feet to adapt the pose to your body
- Use blocks to engage the shape and sensation of the pose in a supported way
- Find ease and support using the wall for stability in the pose
- Flip your relationship to gravity entirely, experiencing the pose in a fully supported way
Props to try: Block. Wall.
Benefits
- Opens hips, inner thighs, and groin
- Strengthens the low back and legs
- Engages core muscles for stability
- Challenges balance
Fire Log pose got its name from the shape your legs take in the pose—your shins look like stacked logs of firewood! In this video we explore how to:
- Adapt leg position to make the pose accessible for sensitive knees and abundant legs
- Use a block to support the knee is a variety of leg placeme...
Dancer Pose stretches the hips and shoulders while challenging your balance. In this video, we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose for tight shoulders or quads
- Use a chair to find the shape and sensation of the pose in a supported way
- Flip your relationship to gravity and practice the pose on th...
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.
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