Sphinx & Seal Explained

This video will explain the Yin Yoga version of the Sphinx and Seal pose, which are the Yin Yoga versions of the Cobra. You will learn all about why you would want to do the Sphinx or Seal, their physiological and energetic benefits, and how to do the poses. You will be shown alternatives and options and will learn about contraindications for these poses: these are warnings for people who may have difficulty with certain aspects of the Sphinx or Seal. You will also be shown how to get into and out of the pose and what to do after you finish the posture. Once you know how and why you would want to do the Sphinx or Seal, visit "The Sphinx Performed" to be guided through the easier of these two poses. You can find links to this video and to the "The Seal Performed" at www.YinYoga.com. Did you know that for $5 a week or less, you can subscribe to Bernie Clark's weekly Welcome to the Yinside online classes and access the full archive of hundreds of yin yoga practices! Visit www.yinyoga.com/online_classes to learn more.