Asana Lab: Thread the Needle (Parsva Balasana) 🧵

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✨ Options to Modify:

🔹 Place a cushion or block under your head for extra support

🔹 Add a gentle twist by pressing the arm that is grounded into the mat

🔹 If you extend your top arm towards the front of the room, try tenting up your fingers for a shoulder stretch

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💪 Benefits:

✅ Opens the shoulders & upper back

✅ Relieves tension in the neck & spine

✅ Encourages deep, calming breaths

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⚠ Contraindications:

🤰 If pregnant, modify by keeping the twist very gentle

🚫 Avoid if you have recent shoulder, neck, or spine injuries

🚫 For wrist sensitivity, practice with fists or forearms down

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💬 Ready to unwind? Flow into this pose & feel the release.