admin Nobody is going to dispute that you can practice mindfulness while watching television. The running Marco Polo episode would drown out any true meaning in practice.
If you are going to spend the evening vegging, it’s not a bad idea to try some relaxing poses to help your body relax and enhance your class practice. It may not be a “true” practice, but it could help you relax your body and enjoy your favorite TV show.
You can still do yoga while you watch TV.
Easy Pose (Sukhasana).
Cross-legged with a long spine, shoulders dropped. Simple pose that opens hips and releases quads. It is important to remember to rotate the legs at regular intervals. The sit bones will press differently into the floor, mat, blanket, or rug.
Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend (Upavistha Konasana)
Connect the sit bones with the mat or floor, and spread your feet. You can sit more upright or lower the chest until it touches the floor.
Try pointing your toes and then flexing them or engaging and releasing the quads. Try placing pillows or blocks under each leg to release the hamstrings.
Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)
Sit down with the soles of your feet together and only open your knees as far as you can. Hands can be placed on the feet, resting on the knees, or interlacing with toes.
You can make Baddha Konasana a more relaxing hip opener by using blocks, blankets, or pillows to reduce the stretch.
Two-Knee Reclined Spinal Twist (supta matsyendrasana)
Draw your knees up into your chest while lying on your back. Use your belly to lower your knees to one side, releasing them into the ground or a blanket.
Send your eyes in the opposite direction of your feet. Spread out the arms (you will look like a large “T” when viewed from above). Change sides. Try extending your legs instead of keeping them bent or crossing the bent knee to the other side.
There are almost as many variations as there are Netflix new releases.
Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)
Edge one hip towards the wall. Swing your legs up and down the wall in one motion.
You can also use folded blankets to support your lower back or hips if you feel uncomfortable. The legs can be straight against the wall, or they can be opened wider.
