Tag: folds
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Paschimottanasana—Seated Forward Bend with a chair
Use extra bolsters with a chair to keep the back from rounding in paschimottanasana. Students can sit on at least 2-3 blankets or a bolster. This pose is the most difficult of the seated folds because the legs are together so the pelvis has more difficulty in moving and also there is no room for…
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Baddha Konasana–Bound Angle pose
Baddha konasana is very accessible for larger bodies, plenty of room for the belly. Sit on height, 2-3 blankets or a bolster. Stair step the bolsters to allow space for the body in the restorative version of this seated pose.
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Restorative Upavista Konasana—Wide Angle Seated Forward Fold with a chair
Sit on plenty of height, 2-3 blankets or a bolster. Folding forward is easier with the legs apart, the pelvis has more room to move and there is room for the belly. Use a chair and a bolster to protect the spine in this pose. Note how the bolster is slid up to allow room…
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Wide Legged Forward Fold–Prasarita Padottanasana
Bending with legs wide is easier than with feet together, especially if you have a bigger belly. Tuck the belly up and back toward the pelvis to find the feeling of hinging at the hips. Bring hands to chair seat and lengthen through the spine. Stay here in a half-way up position, or continue folding…