Tag: restorative
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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…