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
- Use a strap to make it easier to reach your feet
Props to try: Blanket. Strap.
Benefits
- Stretch your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings
- Moves focus inward
- Soothes the nervous system and calms the mind
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Locust / Salabhasana
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- Put a rolled blanket under the hip bones for additional comfort
- Use a block to engage the pelvic floor
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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...
