Time to Pause… Half squat pose

‘Winter can cause the body and mind to tighten and close down. This pose opens the side body, releasing the deep back muscles and any stagnant energy. It also creates space in the lower body, helping with digestion and stimulating the lower chakras associated with our security and stability,’ says yoga teacher Emma Conally-Barklem

DEEP STRETCH The sitting bones are elevated away from the mat with an element of balance as the heel is lifted away from the mat too. The other leg is extended out to the side. Lengthen the spine on an inhale, then exhale to the side, bringing the fingertips down behind the extended leg. The other arm lifts, providing a deep stretch to the side of the body while the gaze is straight ahead. BEGINNER Upright half squat pose This version enables you to become comfortable with the lower body position in the first instance by placing the sitting bones down equally. Then, the hands clasp the shin of one leg as the heel presses down firmly. The opposite leg is extended as you use core stability to sit tall…

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