60 - 90 Mins
Seated Forward Extensions: Supported Positions for a Quiet Practice
In this final session of the Short Course on seated forward extensions, we practice these asanas with support. Such a practice is emotionally quietening, cooling (and therefore recommended for hot days), can relieve headaches, and is part of the practice for high blood pressure, and womens' menstrual practice. The use of supports makes especially makes these effects available to those who find it difficult to approach seated forward extension due to stiffness in back and hamstrings.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle
Duration: 75 mins.
Props needed: a few firm blankets that can be folded and stacked to adjust the height of the seat, yoga strap, a sturdy chair, access to a wall
This session is part of following Short Courses:
The Fabulous Five Seated Forward Extensions: from Preparation to Final Positions (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner)
The Fabulous Five Seated Forward Extensions: from Preparation to Final Positions (Short Course; level: Gentle)
Tag words: adho mukha svanasana arms deskworker forward bends forward extensions hamstrings hips janu sirsasana marichyasana II menstrual practice parivrtta upavishta konasana paschimottanasana salamba sarvangasana I shoulders trianga mukhaikapada paschimottanasana upavistha konasana utkatasana
Note:
Even though the asanas done in this session are meant to be relatively ‘relaxing’, to be effective, all the principles of forwards extensions that were done in the previous sessions need to be continued. Those with back weakness/ injuries as well as with cervical conditions are advised to proceed with caution. Practitioners with conditions of depression are advised not to rest the forehead and close the eyes – pl. look out for the alternative instructions in the recording.
