Asana Lab: Seated Side Bend (Parsva Sukhasana) 🌿 . ✨ Options to Modify: 🔹 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 . ⚠️ Contraindications: 🤰 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!⬇️ . #ParsvaSukhasana #SeatedSideBend #YogaForFlexibility #MindfulMovement #DeepStretch