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Struggling to get your heel down in skandasana? Try this

Charlie Follows · 0:29

asana

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful alignment
  • Understanding anatomical limitations
  • Using props for accessibility

Ideal for

  • Practitioners struggling with Skandasana
  • Individuals with tight hips or ankles
  • Those seeking to refine their yoga poses

Lesson

Steps

  • Skandasana modifications
  • Hip opening exercises
  • Ankle flexibility drills

Benefits

  • Improved hip mobility
  • Enhanced inner thigh flexibility
  • Deeper understanding of Skandasana
  • Increased ankle dorsiflexion
SkandasanaAsana

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
10 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga blocksblanket
Target areas
hipsgroininner thighsankles
Energy
balancing

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