9 Ways to use a Yoga Blanket(Part 2)

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Here are some of the ways you can use blanket in your practice:

1. Seated Forward Fold :

When doing the Seated Forward Fold, make sure to bend forward from your hips, not your waist. To keep everything in the right position, you can put a blanket under your butt to lift your hips a bit and tilt your pelvis forward. This helps you lean forward from your hips and keep your back straight.

2. Head to Knee Pose : When doing the Head to Knee Pose, try putting a blanket under your sit bones. This lifts your hips and helps you get in the right position. If your bent knee is up and causing discomfort, you can also use a blanket under it for support.

3. Garland Pose :

In this deep squat, you can use a blanket to give extra support to your heels, helping you keep the right posture. Roll up one or two blankets and put them under your heels. As you get used to it, you can slowly use thinner blankets or even try the squat without any blanket.

4. Savasana :

During Savasana, you can use a blanket to keep warm and cozy by covering yourself with it. If your blanket is heavy, it can make you relax even more with the added pressure. You can also roll the blanket under your knees to ease pressure in your lower back. To find stability in your hips and lower back, slide a blanket under your feet with your knees bent to support your lower back. Also, you can open your hips in Savasana by bringing your feet together and letting your knees gently open to the side.

5. Shoulder Stand :

If Shoulderstand and Plow feel uncomfortable for your neck, try using a blanket for extra help. Fold a blanket or more and put them under your shoulders when you lie down. Make sure it's under your shoulders, not your neck. This gives your neck more room and lessens the pressure. But be careful with these poses, especially if you have any health concerns that make them unsuitable for you.

In conclusion, yoga blankets are a handy tool that can make your yoga practice better in many ways. They offer support for your knees, hips, and heels, and bring comfort in restorative poses. Using a blanket can make your stretches deeper, improve your body alignment, and make your poses more stable. So, whether you use a regular blanket or get a special yoga one, adding this prop to your practice can make your yoga experience even better.