Seated Fold

TRADITIONAL ALIGNMENT

Foot to Hip :
Knee : Find adequate stretch down the back of legs, soften to slacken.
Spine : Lengthen and fold. Gently use abdominals to deepen. Release neck and head.
Shoulder to Hand :

INTEGRATION

This pose will lengthen the entire back line of the body heel to brow. Bending the knees to soften the pose can be a good option if the pose is placed early on in the class and as the student warms, encourage a deeper fold. Forward folds are generally calming

EXPLORATION

Foot to Hip : Inward/outward rotation. knees bent vs straight point or flex feet. Widen/narrow feet.
Spine : curl vs lengthen, tuck chin
Shoulder to Hand : toe hold, foot hold, relaxed arms

MODIFICATION

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ADVANCEMENT

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