60 - 90 Mins
Viparita Karani, Halasana, Upavistha Konasana: Independent and Supported
This series leads to a some deeply restorative and rejuvenative positions that are fully supported by two bolsters placed perpendicular to each other. We call them 'cross bolsters. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived. In the 4th session of this series, we re-inforce some of the learnings of the 3rd session, and explore the connections between independent asanas, and their supported versions. The differences in the various categories of back arches that we have been alluding to in the previous sessions, is explained in this session.
Duration: 75 min
Level: Intermediate
Props: chair, stack of blankets, two bolsters, blocks, belt, access to a wall,
This session is part of the Short Course Journey from Active to Supported Back Arches & Inversions Using Two Bolsters: The Cross Bolster Magic (Short Course; level: Intermediate)
Tag words: back arches backbends bolsters depression eka pada sarvangasana halasana lower back health malasana Middle back neck health parivrtta trikonansana parsvottanasana props purvottanasana Recovery from illness running setu bandha sarvangasana shoulder health support Upper Back health uttanasana viparita karani viparita karani in sirsasana
Supported positions are a boon to people with limitations, and preferable in certain conditions even for otherwise physically able people. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived.
Note:
Those with shoulder and wrist injury/ weakness are advised caution in some of these positions
Asanas with complex prop set-ups are not as easy as they appear to be, especially since they involve long holds, it is best to learn these positions under direct supervision. If you are not used to working with props, please be extra attentive to the instructions for prop set-up
