Revolved Hand to Big Toe Pose stretches the muscles of the body from the shoulders to your feet. In this video we explore how to:
- Set up the pose with and without props if that feels good in your body
- Use a block to find ease in the pose
- Lengthen the arm with a strap, making it easier to reach your foot
Props to try: Block. Strap.
Benefits
- Improves spinal flexibility
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Relieves pressure in the low back
- Aids with digestion
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Thread the Needle / Parsva Balasana
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Seated Forward Fold / Paschimottanasana
Seated Forward Fold stretches the back of the body and calms the mind. In this video we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose by raising your seat on a blanket or other prop
- Support the knees with a rolled blanket
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