Holding a Wall-Supported Single-Leg Stand for 2 Minutes – Even Difficult Poses Become Effortless with Persistence!
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Text by: Megan | Illustration by: Douzi
When practicing yoga and holding certain poses, the body feels strained, leading to unconscious holding of breath to complete the pose. Does this resonate with you? We can utilize the wall to reduce the difficulty of the poses, allowing for smooth breathing.~
▼ Quickly unlock today’s new pose! Hold the wall-backed single-leg stand for 2 minutes – even difficult poses become effortless with persistence!
▲Wall-Supported Reclined Hand to Foot Variation
Place your right foot on the wall, extend your right leg, adjust the position of your left leg, inhale, raise your hands sideways, exhale, turn to the right, your right hand pointing backward, your left hand pointing towards the wall, and your eyes looking towards your right hand, maintaining 4-8 deep and slow breaths, then lower your right foot, and repeat on the other side for the same duration.
▲Wall-Supported Half Moon Pose
With your body facing the wall on the right side, turn your left foot 90 degrees to the left, place a yoga brick in front of your left foot, inhale, raise your hands sideways, exhale, place your left hand on the yoga brick, while extending your right leg, your right foot placed on the wall, extend your right leg straight, your right hand pointing towards the ceiling, maintaining 4-8 deep and slow breaths, then switch to the other side for the same duration.
▲Wall-Supported Arthur Pose
Bend your left knee, allowing your left calf to rest against the wall, adjust your right foot forward, so that your right calf is perpendicular to the ground, your hands placed on your right knee, stretching your back, maintaining 4-8 deep and slow breaths, then switch to the other side for the same duration.
▲Wall-Supported Shoulder Stand Variation
If you can’t perform Shoulder Stand Variation, utilize the wall to keep your two calves stretched upwards, which will concentrate your body’s attention on the upper body! Bend your knees, lie face down on a mat, your calves resting against the wall to stretch upwards, your hands placed on either side of your chest, inhale, push your hands upwards to lift your chest off the ground, slowly extend your arms, your head looking backwards, maintaining 4 deep and slow breaths.
Focus on maintaining smooth breathing; if you can’t achieve deep and slow breathing, follow your normal breathing rhythm – don’t hold your breath!
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