Yin

Banana Pose

Bananasana (Yin)

Lie on the back and curve the body into a side bend.

Benefits: Encourages fascial release, joint mobility, and a calm parasympathetic response. Particularly helpful for creating ease through the side body.
Props: Blanket or bolster optional.
Hold Time: 3 to 5 minutes
Cautions and Contraindications: Avoid forcing depth. Back out if you feel sharp, pinching, or electric sensations, especially around knees and low back.
Entering Banana Pose: Lie on your back with the legs extended. Walk both feet to one side and both arms overhead to the same side. Curve the body into a gentle crescent shape. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
Exiting Banana Pose: Walk the feet and arms back to center. Pause flat on the back before changing sides. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.