DETAIL + DEPTH | Next we prep the legs and add the twist. This sequence starts with a low lunge with the front foot on a block, and a long strap around the front shin and back foot. The block will elevate the pose in general, but in particular, remind the back thigh to lift (which tends to drop in the peak pose, Parivrtta Parsvakonasana). The strap will encourage the shin to stay forward over the ankle as well as power and strengthen the back leg. (Slide 5... Yes, start at the end and swipe right this time!) With an inhale, lift the arms for Crescent Lunge. This pose gives the body an opportunity to feel the thigh stretch of the back leg. (Slide 4) With an exhale, lean forward over the front thigh. Without the help of the hands and only using the feeling sense of the body, keep the spine in line with the back leg as if still in Tadasana. Breathe here. (Slide 3) With the next exhale, turn toward the front leg, THEN bring the elbow to the outer leg. This will allow the body to find the initial twist of the spine without the use of the arms. Then, take the second hand onto the front thigh to help lift the chest of the same side. (Slide 2) Bring the hands together, using that point of contact to widen the chest and collarbones. Reach from back heel to crown of head. Stay and breathe. (Slide 1) © 2018 Ellen Huang Saltarelli #detailanddepth #alignmentyoga#yogaalignment #Yoga #yogadowel #yogablocks #yogaprops #propyourpose #yogapractice#yogaeverydamnday#practiceandalliscoming #iyengaryoga #parivrttaparsavakonasana #lungepose #revolvedsideangle #yogaforeverybody (at Eagle Rock, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo1joKugXtq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ro70h3zie1sq
