To strengthen your back muscles and feel like Superman or Superwoman at the same time, try Locust Pose. In this video, we explore how to:
- Put a rolled blanket under the hip bones for additional comfort
- Use a block to engage the pelvic floor
- Adjust the position of the arms and the legs to change the intensity of the pose
Props to try: Blanket. Block.
Benefits
- Strengthens the deep core and back muscles
- Lengthens and extends the spine
- Improves spinal flexibility
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Shoulder Stand / Sarvangasana
Flip your relationship to gravity, experiencing inversion in Shoulder Stand. In this video, we explore how to:
- Use a blanket or blankets to support the shoulders, allowing the neck to maintain its curve
- Find support in the pose using a block under the pelvis
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Bridge Pose / Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge pose stretches the hips while strengthening the glutes and legs. In this video we explore how to:
- Set up the pose using robot arms to feel grounded in the upper body
- Use a block in the supported version of bridge pose
- Experience stability in the pose using a wall or a strapProps to...
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Supported Headstand / Salamba Sirsasana
When people think of yoga, they often immediately think of headstand. This pose can be exhilarating and intimidating to think about doing. Luckily, there are lots of ways to go upside down in support headstand. In this video, we explore how to:
- Position your arms and head on the mat to protect ...
