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MASTERING THE SEATED GATE POSE: Stretch and Relax #yogapractice #yogaposesforbeginners #relaxing

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Engage your core for stability and back protection
  • Maintain a straight spine, avoiding rounding
  • Focus on breath to deepen stretches
  • Use props for support and accessibility
  • Prioritize proper alignment over depth

Ideal for

  • Beginners in yoga
  • Individuals seeking to improve hip and hamstring flexibility
  • Those wanting to enhance posture and spinal alignment
  • Anyone looking for a gentle, relaxing stretch

Lesson

Instructions

MASTERING THE SEATED GATE POSE- @AdapaProject

The Seated Gate Pose (or Parigasana in Sanskrit) is a great stretch for the hips, inner thighs, and sides of the body. It helps to improve flexibility in the legs, groin, and spine while also improving posture and balance.

Engage your core: To protect your lower back and maintain an upright posture, engage your abdominal muscles throughout the pose. Maintain a straight back: Avoid rounding your spine to reach your foot. Keep your chest open, and only lean forward and to the side as much as you can while maintaining proper alignment. Focus on the breath: Use deep breaths to help you relax into the stretch, and don’t push yourself too far—only go as deep into the stretch as feels comfortable. Use props if needed: If you can't reach your foot, you can use a yoga strap around your foot or shin to gently pull yourself deeper into the stretch. Benefits: Stretches the inner thighs, groin, and spine. Improves flexibility in the hips and hamstrings. Enhances posture and spinal alignment. Opens the chest and sides of the body. Helps improve balance and focus.

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Steps

  • Seated Gate Pose (Parigasana)
  • Breathing for gentle stretching and relaxation
  • Core engagement for spinal support

Benefits

  • Stretches the inner thighs, groin, and spine
  • Improves flexibility in the hips and hamstrings
  • Enhances posture and spinal alignment
  • Opens the chest and sides of the body
  • Helps improve balance and focus

Transcript

the seated gate pose or paragas in Sanskrit is a great stretch for the hips inner thighs and sides of the body sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you spread your legs wide apart ensuring your knees and toes are pointing straight ahead keep your hips grounded and avoid leaning backward maintaining an upright posture bend your left knee bringing your left foot in toward your pelvis the sole of your left foot should be resting on the floor with your knee bent at a 90° angle your right leg remains straight with the foot flexed toes pointing upward inhale and extend your right arm towards your right foot you can place your hand on your shin ankle or foot whichever is accessible keep your torso long and avoid rounding your back try to keep your spine as straight as possible as you exhale lean gently to the right reaching your right arm towards the floor make sure you're that you're not collapsing your rib cage

Practice summary

Level
beginner
Duration
90 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga strap (optional)
Target areas
hipsinner thighssides of the bodygroinspinehamstrings
Energy
calming

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