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 the head if the floor feels far away
Props to try: Bolster. Block.
Benefits
- Opens your shoulders, chest, arms, upper back, and neck
- Relieves tightness in your upper back and between your shoulder blades
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.
Ben...
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 ch...
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 yo...