Home Practice Tips: Ardha Salabhasana with The Strap Jacket
Ardha Salabhasana with The Strap Jacket "These asanas (backbends) stimulate and energize the body, and are invaluable to people suffering from depression." - B.K.S. Iyengar Benefits: - aids in digestion and relieves gastric troubles and flatulence - since the spine is stretched back it becomes elastic and the pose relieves pain the the sacral and lumbar regions - the bladder and the prostate gland also benefit from the exercise and remain healthy Notes / Contraindications: - we recommend ladies menstruating or pregnant avoid this asana - avoid taking the head back if there are neck issues - move the tailbone into the body as you lift up - keep the shoulders rolling back and down for maximum lift in the chest - move the side ribs forward as you lift up - keep the outer feet pressing into the floor We thank all of the teachers, mentors, colleagues and students who have shared and are sharing in this practice and learning with us. We recommend attending class at least 2-3 times a week, and adding in self-practice at home is beneficial for your progression. Questions about anything? Email or call us! We're here to help you along the way so you can experience the transformative effects this practice can offer. The above is paraphrased from the Iyengar family's work and books. Interested in being notified each week with a new home practice pose? SIGN UP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... Calgary Iyengar Yoga https://www.yogayyc.com 403.457.4070 deanna@calgaryiyengaryoga.com
Ardha Salabhasana with The Strap Jacket "These asanas (backbends) stimulate and energize the body, and are invaluable to people suffering from depression." - B.K.S. Iyengar Benefits: - aids in digestion and relieves gastric troubles and flatulence - since the spine is stretched back it becomes elastic and the pose relieves pain the the sacral and lumbar regions - the bladder and the prostate gland also benefit from the exercise and remain healthy Notes / Contraindications: - we recommend ladies menstruating or pregnant avoid this asana - avoid taking the head back if there are neck issues - move the tailbone into the body as you lift up - keep the shoulders rolling back and down for maximum lift in the chest - move the side ribs forward as you lift up - keep the outer feet pressing into the floor We thank all of the teachers, mentors, colleagues and students who have shared and are sharing in this practice and learning with us. We recommend attending class at least 2-3 times a week, and adding in self-practice at home is beneficial for your progression. Questions about anything? Email or call us! We're here to help you along the way so you can experience the transformative effects this practice can offer. The above is paraphrased from the Iyengar family's work and books. Interested in being notified each week with a new home practice pose? SIGN UP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... Calgary Iyengar Yoga https://www.yogayyc.com 403.457.4070 deanna@calgaryiyengaryoga.com