Dancer Pose aka Natarajasana
Dancer Pose stretches the hips and shoulders while challenging your balance. In this video, we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose for tight shoulders or quads
- Use a chair to find the shape and sensation of the pose in a supported way
- Flip your relationship to gravity and practice the pose on the mat
Props to try
Wall. Chair.
Benefits:
- Improves focus and balance
- Stretches the shoulders, chest, and hips
- Strengthens the thighs
Half Moon, or Ardha Chandrasana, is a balancing posture that has an expansive feel to it. In this video we explore how to:
- Set up and enter the pose in an accessible way
- Use a block to lengthen the arm and find space in the pose
- Find stability in the pose by using the wall for support
Props to try
Wall. Block
Benefits
- Improves balance
- Strengthens the legs
- Stretches the glutes, shoulders, and hips
There are so many different kinds of trees in nature, and there are lots of ways to do Tree Pose, aka Vrksasana in yoga. In this video, we explore how to:
- Use a gazing point to improve balance
- Adapt foot position to feel good in your body
- Use the wall for stability in the pose
Props to try
Block. Wall.
Benefits
- Improves balance
- Engages the core
- Challenges focus and presence in the moment
Triangle Pose aka Trikonasana, stretches and strengthens the whole body in one yoga pose. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and come out of the pose in a way that is supportive of a sensitive back
- Use a block to lengthen the arm and provide ease in the posture
- Use a chair to raise the floor and provide stability in the pose
- Adjust the arm position to support the unique needs of your shoulders
Props to try
Block. Chair.
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Opens the hips and shoulders
- Builds strength in the legs
- Challenges balance
Eagle Pose is a challenging balance posture that stretches and strengthens the body at the same time. In this video, we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose for abundant thighs or chest
- Adjust your arm position for tight shoulders
- Use the wall for stability in the pose
- Flip your relationship to gravity by taking the posture on your back on the mat
Props to try:
Wall. Block. Chair.
Benefits
- Strengthens the standing leg
- Improves balance
- Stretches the shoulders, arms, hips, and upper back