Chair- ily yours!

Many times we are keen on doing stretches for the back, the legs and the hands, but don't know how to get initiated. I would say, don't underestimate the presence of the humble wooden chair- it's a great prop for starters. Take the chair , keep it on the centre of a yoga mat, and for it to have a firm grip on the floor, sans movement.

Now, stand about 2 feet away from the chair' s front side; keep your feet together; take your arms up in a complete back stretch , stretch your arms behind, inhale while taking your arms up, and slowly bend forward, exhaling as you bend forward.

Now, place your arms on the seat of the chair, bend and keep your knees locked. Let the top of your head rest on the chair's seat.

Try this first very simple and basic chair assisted stretch. Tell me how you feel with using the chair for support and as a prop.

We' go into other chair- stretches , after this one soon!

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