Laying Down to Sit Tall
Learn two supine poses that will support your spinal health.
Believe it or not, you can learn to sit tall by lying down.
“And isn't it ironic, don't you think?” Alanis Morissette
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
Much like the song, the irony of life and today’s practice is that sometimes you have to do the counterintuitive to get the result you want:
Want to be more productive? Relax.
Want to be strong? Endure weak moments.
Want to receive? Give (first)!
In order to improve your posture and support your spine, we’re going to take it to the floor for Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) and Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Twist).
Bridge Pose helps to move energy throughout the entire body. One of the keys to this pose is to begin with the chin tilted towards the chest, this makes the spine long. Then bring the chest towards the chin as you lift your hips. Avoid this pose if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
The key to Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Twist) is to stack the hips with the knees going towards one direction and gaze in the opposite direction.
The Supine Twist warms up your internal systems and kick starts the detox process. Another key benefit of this pose is that it supports your back by providing moisture to the spinal discs. If you need to modify this pose, feel free to open the chest over a bolster placed behind you.
Once you have completed the practice, please share your response to the question:
Which pose felt good for you?
You may comment below and reflect in your personal journal any thoughts that came up for you. Thank you for sharing your practice with me!
Namaste
