Straddle Explained

The video will explain the Yin Yoga version of the Straddle Pose, also known as Dragonfly or the Splits. You will learn all about why you would want to do the Straddle, its physiological and energetic benefits, and how to do the pose. You will be shown alternatives and options and will learn about contraindications for the pose: these are warnings for people who may have difficulty with certain aspects of the Straddle. 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 Straddle, visit "Straddle Performed" to be guided through the pose. You can find links to this video and more information about Yin Yoga 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.