Today we have another restorative posture on the docket, and this one is supported child's pose - yes we have explored child's pose before but this time it will be supported with props which will hopefully make it more comfortable as well as more relaxing.
Supta bhadda konasana - yes you may be thinking it sounds familiar. We did visit this pose in episode ——but today we will move into this posture in a restorative way.
Standing figure 4 pose is first and perhaps foremost a balancing posture. It encourages us to explore our ability to stay steady and centred even when the posture creates instability.
Pigeon pose - to me this pose is one that I love to hate. I know this may seem like an odd statement, but this pose is a deep hip opener and if you have tight hips it’s very illuminating.
The shoulders….aaaahhhh…a part of the body that is often very tight in many of us. Many of our postural habits on a daily basis can create tension, tightness and even pain in the shoulder and neck area (yes these areas of the body are very related).
Revolved triangle pose - aaahhh, sometimes when I just hear this posture as the next one coming up in class I feel a slight twinge, knowing that this posture is one that I find quite challenging
This is a powerful pose, and as I have mentioned with other similar standing poses, it can bring power and strength into not only the body but also the mind.
I often tell my students if you want to get an idea of what is going on in your body, sit on the floor. You cant hide from what shows up from simply sitting on the ground - it’s not easy or simple.
For sure there are many different ways to stretch, open and attend to the quads, and today we will explore my personal favourite - I have named this episode the “simple quad stretch” because sometimes, simple is best.
Locust pose or Salabhasana on the face of it doesn’t seem like a challenging pose, but don’t be fooled it isn’t altogether easy…This front belly backbend requires energy and strength.
Warrior III is a power pose meaning that it can provide you with the energy and strength you may need to manage a difficult situation in your life - it requires energy and strength to do but it also gives energy and strength back.
