Banana Pose: Bananasana (Yin) | Yin
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
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.