Sage Pose is a seated twist that might be challenging if you have an abundant middle body. In this video, we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose to accommodate an abundant middle or full bust
- Raise the height of the hips to find a bit more ease in the pose
- Find more openness and ease in the pose by flipping the direction of the twist so that you twist away from the bent leg rather than toward it
- Use a simple seated twist to get the same benefits as Sage Pose without having to fold the legs or hook the elbow on the knee
Props to try: Block. Blanket.
Benefits
- Lubricates the joints of the spine
- Massages the internal organs
- Creates a sense of calm throughout the body
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 re...
Revolved Fire Log pose takes the structure of Fire Log Pose and adds a twist—literally—to increase sensation to this challenging seated posture. In this video, we explore how to:
- Add a twist for more feeling in Fire Log Pose
- Adjust your leg and foot placement to find ease and support in this ...
A variation of Child's Pose, Thread the Needle offers a gentle stretch for the shoulders, chest, and upper back. In this video, we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose for sensitive knees and abundance in the mid-body
- Support the torso with a bolster for ease in the pose
- Use a block to support th...