Learn how to do SEATED SIDE BEND | Asana Lab

In this practice

Key teachings

• Mindful movement and body awareness
• Importance of proper alignment
• Listening to your body's limits and sensations
• Utilizing props for support and modification

Ideal for

• Individuals seeking to improve spinal flexibility
• Practitioners interested in learning proper pose alignment
• Those looking to relieve back and neck tension
• Yoga students of all levels

Lesson

Instructions

Asana Lab: Seated Side Bend (Parsva Sukhasana) 🌿 . 🔹 Sit/kneel on a block, bolster or cushion for better alignment and comfort 🔹 Place blocks beside you for support if the mat feels far away 🔹 Have a soft bent elbow or rest your forearm on a block or on the mat 🔹 Change the direction of your gaze and notice where the sensations are on your neck . 💪 Benefits: ✅ Stretches the obliques, shoulders & spine ✅ Improves posture & spinal mobility ✅ Deepens breath & enhances lung capacity ✅ Releases tension from the back & neck . 🤰 If pregnant, keep the movement gentle & avoid deep bends 🚫 Avoid if you have recent shoulder, back, or rib injuries 🚫 For lower back sensitivity, engage the core & avoid collapsing into the bend . 💬 Flow with ease & feel the expansion in your body! Do you love side stretches? Drop a 🌿 in the comments!⬇️ .

Steps

• Seated Side Bend (Parsva Sukhasana)
• Variations and modifications for the pose
• Gaze direction (Drishti) in the pose
• Core engagement for spinal stability

Benefits

• Stretches the obliques, shoulders & spine
• Improves posture & spinal mobility
• Deepens breath & enhances lung capacity
• Releases tension from the back & neck