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“Where does the body end and the mind begin? Where does the mind end and the spirit begin? They cannot be divided as they are inter-related and but different aspects of the same all-pervading divine consciousness.” ~ B. K. S. Iyengar

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️ Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward-Facing Bow or Wheel Pose)

P-Dragon (PEE-drah-GAWN) 😄
Pinoy Lounge Lizard🦎

“A 180-degree turn variation, ‘on the other hand,’ 🤭 is another thang.” 🤓

Fingers Turned In/Out: Instead of the standard forward-facing orientation, you can angle the hands inward/ outward. Positioning fingers to point outwards (‘round the range of 90 degrees) helps engage the upper arms, broadens the upper back, and changes how you bear weight through the wrist and elbow. Similar results on variations of wrist/ forearm rotations in Pincha Mayurasana/ Feathered Peacock Pose (See February 11, 2024 post)

Hands On Blocks/Props: Elevating the hands adds height to establish a better foundation, increases upper arm muscle integrity, and relieves strain in the elbow joints.

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️ Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand)

“Not taking the ‘backbend’ literally..” 😮‍💨

“..and kiddos, don’t forget your counter-stretches!” 😋

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️ Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose or Forearm Stand)
Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose)

Oopsies. 🫢 I know, I know. Use a neck support ( a. k. a. the glorified toilet seat 😅) to prevent you from wearing one.

These headstand variations require exceptional upper-body strength, core stability, and precise spatial awareness. (I had my heels touch the pillar)

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️Salamba Sirsasana I (Bound Headstand)
Salamba Sirsasana II & III (Tripod Headstand)
Baddha Hasta Sirsasana (Bound Hands)
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana (Hands-free Headstand
Niralamba Sirsasana (Unsupported Headstand)

“Warming up for backbends/ back extensions.. also, a sternal retractor would be a big help.”😝

“Baddha” or bound poses for opening the chest and rotating the shoulders.

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️Paschima Namaskarasana (Reverse Prayer)
Gomukhasana arms (Cow Face Pose Arms)
Urdhva Hastasans (Upward Salute)

“How I perceive furniture— Innovation meets utility.”

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️ Dhanurasana (Back bending/ extension) variations.

“..not taking the ‘backbend’ literally.” 😮‍💨

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️ Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose or Forearm Stand)
Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose)

“HEY!” 😎

“Commuter in action.” 🚌