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Bound Angle Pose Assist

Styles Yoga · 0:30

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Safe assisting techniques
  • Understanding student limitations
  • Proper alignment for Bound Angle Pose

Ideal for

  • Yoga teacher training students
  • Aspiring yoga instructors
  • Experienced teachers refining their assist skills

Lesson

Instructions

These video's are intended for student's in the Styles Yoga teacher training program. Please do not assist student's without prior training.

Steps

  • Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana) assist
  • Downward pressure application
  • Deepening hip opening through assistance

Benefits

  • Deepens hip flexibility
  • Improves alignment in Bound Angle Pose
  • Enhances relaxation in the pose
  • Opens the inner thighs and groin

Transcript

stand behind the student and I got a squat whether your fingers turn back towards you place your hands on the student's thighs close to his or her hip crease apply pressure downwards make sure you do not push the student beyond his or her limitation

Practice summary

Level
advanced
Duration
3 minutes
Equipment
Yoga matStudent (for demonstration)
Target areas
HipsInner thighsGroin
Energy
balancing

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