Maintain Alignment in Lying Poses

In this gentle hatha yoga class, David pays close attention to alignment as he guides you through a series of poses that are all done lying down. Many of the poses will focus on the legs and lower back. Check out David's other classes on this theme: Maintain Alignment in A Hatha Flow Class, Maintain Alignment in Standing Poses and Maintain Alignment in Seated Poses.
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David, I am doing a cleanse and am feeling weak and yet longing for some yoga. This was just right. Thank you so much.
David, I am doing a cleanse and am feeling weak and yet longing for some yoga. This was just right. Thank you so much.
Thanks ….I find leg stretches using the strap a welcome ‘opening’ movement for lengthening hamstrings and adding flexibility too. Because I enjoy the sensation I add this movement to my floor practice often with the purpose of keeping strong and straight legs as the years progress.
This was far too intense for me. I've been working on hamstring flexibility for more than two years, but still I couldn't get both legs more than 45 degrees off the floor; with one leg down, the other wouldn't lift more than 30 degrees. Even those positions were so intense I couldn't hold them as long as you asked. I'm starting to dread yoga lessons that use a strap to stretch the backs of my legs. Can you recommend an alternative for those of us who just aren't flexible?