prop it like it's hot - breakdown poses w/props

if you use your imagination - every prop you use can be an extension of your body. the goal of using a prop is to one day not use it anymore unless there are extenuating circumstances

every time you use a prop - it serves a purpose. props help you lengthen, stabilize, improve rotation, access poses without injury etc.

Depending on where you use the prop in a pose - the purpose might change. I might need a prop to help with alignment while someone needs a prop to help with lengthening or vice versa. if you analyze what the prop is doing for you - you can figure out what mobility area you need to work on!

bonus!!

1/ props help you feel the pose with proper alignment which can help you achieve the pose faster compared to using brute force with improper alignment. building body awareness + muscle memory should not be overlooked!

2/ you can also use props to get deeper into poses as well so don't donate your training wheels once you've gotten into the pose you want!

💡 Transformative tips:

1/ get into the pose and feel the priorities of the pose using props

2a/ investigate why you're using a certain prop

2b/ assess how it feels if you increase / deepen the intensity using props to have a better sense on what it's serving you

3/ work on your mobility to slowly wean yourself off of the prop for that specific use case!