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
- Use the wall for stability as you explore the shape and feel of the pose
Props to try: Blankets. Block. Wall.
Benefits
- Stretches the neck and shoulders
- Strengthens the abdominals and legs
- May have therapeutic benefits for the thyroid
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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 ... -
Sphinx Pose / Salamba Bhujangasana
Sphinx Pose opens the chest and lungs while relieving pressure in the lower back. In this video we explore how to:
- Adjust arm placement to increase or reduce the curve of the back
- Engage the legs by pressing the feet into the wall
- Use a rolled blanket to support the hips for ease in the pos...
