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One Minute Yoga Karnapidasana- Ear Pressure Pose

Kurriosity · 1:15

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Proper alignment in advanced inversions
  • Importance of modifications for safety (e.g., cervical spine protection)
  • Deep internal focus through an ear-pressure pose

Ideal for

  • Practitioners familiar with Halasana and inversions
  • Those seeking a deep forward fold and spinal decompression
  • Individuals looking for advanced stretching and calming poses

Lesson

Steps

  • Karnapidasana (Ear Pressure Pose)
  • Transition from Halasana (Plow Pose)
  • Use of props like blankets and blocks for support and modification

Benefits

  • Deep spinal stretch and decompression
  • Calms the nervous system and reduces stress
  • Stimulates abdominal organs and aids digestion
  • Improves flexibility in the spine, hamstrings, and hips

Transcript

today we'll be practicing carne P desana ear pressure pose from kalasa as you can see here elizabeth is demonstrating for anyone who has any issues with the cervical spine you'll want to bring height to the shoulders by placing three to four blankets Elizabeth is using blocks in order to give a little more support to the next to the feet don't come all the way to the floor from halasana you'll slowly bend the knees and elizabeth is just going to come into a mild time I'll pose here with the knees slightly out near the ears as you see Ryan is coming into the full pose he'll bring his knees to the floor on the outside of his ears possibly he'll point his toes he'll try to draw the shins into the floor the hands can stay by the side or the hands can come to the back fingertips play at kearney Tadasana ear knee to ear pressure pulse

Practice summary

Level
advanced
Duration
1 minutes
Equipment
yoga matblanketsyoga blocks
Target areas
spineneckhipshamstringsinner thighsshoulders
Energy
calming

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