Seated Forward Extensions: Supported Positions for a Quiet Practice

399.00 for 1 month

The final positions of the seated forward extension, done with support

Duration: 75 mins.

This session is part of Short Course Seated Forward Extensions: The Fabulous Four Leading up to Paschimottanasana, from Preparation to Final Positions (Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate).  and also the Short Course Seated Forward Extensions: The Fabulous Four Leading up to Paschimottanasana, from Preparation to Final Positions (Level: Gentle).  Save by buying the entire Course.

Tag words: 75min, forward extensions, hamstrings, hips, shoulders, arms, Uttanasana, Parivrtta janu sirsasana, Janu sirsasana, Trianga mukha eka pada paschimottanasana, Ardha padma paschimottanasana, Marichyasana1, Paschimottanasana, Sarvangasana with chair

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Focus: The final session in the series of seated forward extension teaches how to use these Asanas for a quiet practice.  Such a practice is cooling, emotionally quietening, recommended for headache, high blood pressure, when feeling physically debilitated, for those who struggle with forward extensions due to back stiffness, and is part of menstrual practice for women.  Although supported, to be effective, these positions still follow the principles of forward extensions that are re-inforced in this session.

Props needed: blankets, belt, blocks,1 chair, bolster, access to a wall

Note: Final positions of forward extensions may be contra-indicated for certain back injuries/ weaknesses.