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
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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
- Use a strap to make it easier to reach your feetProps to try: Blanket. Strap.
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Locust / Salabhasana
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
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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
- Use the wall for stability as yo...
