![]() ![]() Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle) (Photo: Rocky Heron)įrom a seated position, bend your knees and open them out so that you can join the soles of your feet together. Take 5 deep, slow breaths, this time focusing on the three-dimensional expansion of your ribs against the strap. ![]() Wrap the strap around your back ribs, loop the ends around and hold in opposite hands. Switch the position of the strap and repeat on the right side. Take 5 slow breaths as you did in the previous posture, this time focusing your breath into your left side ribs and against the strap on that side. Place the strap around your left ribs and hold both ends in your right hand. Take 5 slow deep breaths, focusing on the expansion of your ribs against the strap as your breathe in, and the pressing of the strap against your back ribs as you exhale. Place the strap along your back ribs and hold with both hands. More from Rocky Heron: Use Your Tools! How Yoga Props Can Deepen Your Practice Somatic Breathing 1 (Photo: Rocky Heron) It enables you to settle into greater spaciousness, especially in and around your hip joints. This is a great go-to sequence on recovery days where you wish to release residual tension from your hips. Using a strap can offer strong support and hold your body securely while you can settle into the positions. The goal of restorative yoga is to give your nervous system a chance to be less busy by giving your body less activity. While those props can be useful to support your body, you can also practice a restorative sequence with just a strap. When we think of restorative yoga, we often think of blankets, blocks, and bolsters. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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