Standing Side Poses

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Preview: Standing Side Poses

General Beginner

Jamie Elmer

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Published on February 2, 2017

Side standing poses are greatly beneficial for strengthening and opening. How we practice these poses determines whether these poses are helpful and healing or not so much. Today, in this short practice, you'll learn how to practice warrior 2, extended side angle, triangle and half moon so that these poses are helpful, strengthening and truly beneficial for your lower back, SI joints and hips!

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