esther m palmer
trauma-sensitive yoga & yoga for seniors

Yoga Forms Library

This library provides examples of the forms and movements on the Moved to Heal podcast, which I hope is useful if you are unfamiliar with the forms by name. Please know that no image is meant to represent a singular or ideal way to practice a form or movement.

Standing Hinge

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Standing Hinge

Standing Form also known as Standing Half-Lift, Standing Half-Fold

 

Some Form Options
  • Knees bent or straight
  • Hands on legs or arms back or anywhere you choose

 

Some Movement Options
  • Bend and straighten knees
  • Move the arms in any pathway, such as forward backward or out and in
  • Lift and lower the torso

  

photo © Eric Bandiero

Questions? I'd be happy to answer them!

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