POSTURE REFERENCE

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Posture Overview

Foundational Insights

The Sit-Up is an exercise rather than a traditional yoga posture, focusing on strengthening the abdominal muscles and promoting flexibility in the spine.

 

Posture Breakdown

Benefits and Techniques

Core Strengthening: Tones and strengthens the abdominal muscles.

Spinal Flexibility: Enhances flexibility in the spine.

Improved Circulation: Stimulates blood flow to the entire body.

Energizing: Awakens the body and mind in preparation for the next posture.

Positioning: From Savasana, sit up quickly with straight legs, and touch the forehead to the knees.

Engagement: Engage the core muscles, reaching the arms forward towards the toes.

Breath & Focus: Maintain a steady breath and a focused, determined mindset.

Video Resources

Guided Demonstrations and Tips

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Watch a demonstration of the Sit Up.
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Listen to Jonny's tips for mastering the Sit Up.

The Dialogue

Bikram's Precise Verbal Instructions

Sit-Up


The Dialogue

Toes and heels together. Flex your feet, keep your heels on the floor. Arms over your head, cross your thumbs, arms and head together.

Inhale breathing, quickly sit up.

Exhale breathing, grab your big toes, double jerk. Touch your forehead to the knees, elbows to the floor.

Turn around and lay on your stomach for the spine strengthening series.

Benefits

• Stretches the spine

• Increases flexibility

• Works the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the legs

• Improves circulation

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