Props

Virabhadrasana 3- supported for post op hip replacement

Props

blocks, belts, blankets, bolsters, walls, chairs

Supported Virabhadrasana 3 for those recovering from a hip replacement.

Why use props?

“Sthira Sukham Asanam”

Asana is perfect firmness of the body, steadiness of intelligence & benevolence of spirit.

Sutra 11.46

The presentation of the asana should be undisturbed at all levels of body, mind & soul.

 

In yoga asana and pranayama , we are aiming to find stability & ease whilst in a posture. Using props help us with alignment, stability, precision & enables us to stay in the posture for longer.

  • Props help you learn & achieve basic actions in an asana.

  • Bring sensitivity for the body & mind to experience the asana.

  • leaves imprints on the body to deepen your understanding of actions

  • Gives time for self-reflection whilst holding a posture.

  • Makes the practise accessible to people of all ages & health conditions.

  • Enables those who are fatigue/weak, recovering from illness to practice.

  • Helps you perform an asana with ease, giving you space to experience the posture without the mind struggling.

  • Enables you to stay longer in the posture, with less effort, allowing the full benefit to be absorbed.

  • Using props directs awareness to certain actions that are required to attain an asana.

  • Props give you a sense of direction to enable you to feel the posture.

  • Helps us study & investigate the asana to a deeper level.

















Claire BestIyengar Yoga Props, Yoga Props, Why use props?