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.. roll out your mat,
prepare to CONTORT
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here, in short :
o SKILLS
Seated Fold
PASCHIMOTTANASANA
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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