Matsyasana with a chair
I like to do Matsyasana with the support of the chair back. It allows me to open up my chest while maintaining the integrity of my Padmasana. - Didi Hall, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Urdhva Dhanurasana with feet on a chair
I like this variation of Urdhva Dhanurasana because it challenges my arms more strongly than without a chair. It demands a lot of strength in my arms as I lift up (and on the way down!) which makes it more…
Pincha Mayurasana using a chair
I like to use the chair in Pincha Mayurasana because it helps me to open up my tight shoulders. With the help of the chair, I can also access more lift and extension in my chest than otherwise. - Devin…
Adho Mukha Svanasana with a chair for hands
It’s often difficult to keep the base of the index finger and thumb down in Adho Mukha Svanasana. When I use the chair in this fashion, placing the chair legs between the first and second fingers, I find the…
Adho Mukha Svanasana with a chair for your legs
I find that using the chair this way for Adho Mukha Svanasana gives me maximum extension on my back body AND a wonderful Mula Bandha. I hit my heels strongly out against the chair legs, lift my legs up…