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Posture Series
 

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Set up for pose


First Stage: Eka Hasta Bhujasana.


Final Pose

Astavakrasana
Eight Crooks Pose
Foundations of Posture:
  • Begin in Eka Hasta Bhujasana with your left knee back.
  • Exhale, shift the weight into your right hand and engage your right outer thigh as you lift your right foot to hook around your left toes.
  • Straighten both legs and lift from your core.
  • Keep the shoulder blades drawing into the spine as your heart melts down into the floor.
  • To release: Using abdominal muscles begin to lean the upper body back and bring the legs in front of you.  Repeat on other side.

 

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