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How to do Thread the Needle Pose or Parsva Balasana? #yogaforall #yogatutorial

Yoga with Shvasa · 0:28

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Proper alignment for Thread the Needle
  • Gentle spinal twisting principles
  • Mindful engagement of the shoulders

Ideal for

  • Beginners learning Thread the Needle
  • Individuals seeking shoulder and upper back release
  • Practitioners looking for gentle twists

Lesson

Steps

  • Thread the Needle Pose (Parsva Balasana)
  • Gentle spinal twists
  • Shoulder opening techniques

Benefits

  • Releases shoulder and upper back tension
  • Improves spinal flexibility
  • Calms the nervous system

Transcript

moving your left palm in between inhale and try to extend your right arm up your comfortable look up Sail trying to bring your right arm under see if you can place your right shoulder down use your left palm to open the chest again inhaling up and exhale [Music]

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
2 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
ShouldersUpper backSpineChest
Energy
calming

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