Stretch and restore with these three simple forward bend variations, utilizing our enlight rectangular bolster. Featuring instructor, Raquel. Find more at: RaquelJordanYoga.com
This instructional video is a good foundational explanation on how to use props for people who are not challenged with lower back issues. A modification to forward folding for those with lower back issus - do not arch the back but tilt the pelvic girdle, lock your bandhas and let your hands lead you down the legs while sitting on a bolster. Do not use a strap to lower the body while pulling on the strap. This pulls on the shoulders in a way that can cause discomfort to the neck. You can also support the calves of the legs on blocks while flexing the ankles to get more of a hamstring release. Namaste, Judith
This instructional video is a good foundational explanation on how to use props for people who are not challenged with lower back issues. A modification to forward folding for those with lower back issus - do not arch the back but tilt the pelvic girdle, lock your bandhas and let your hands lead you down the legs while sitting on a bolster. Do not use a strap to lower the body while pulling on the strap. This pulls on the shoulders in a way that can cause discomfort to the neck. You can also support the calves of the legs on blocks while flexing the ankles to get more of a hamstring release.
Namaste, Judith
Nice! Some information about the difference between round and flat bolsters will be very useful for me! What is better for Yin Yoga?
Is this the “lean” or the “rectangular” bolster?
This is the rectangular - our larger bolster.