Yin

Square Pose

Agnistambhasana (Yin)

Stack one shin over the other and fold forward if it feels available.

Benefits: Encourages fascial release, joint mobility, and a calm parasympathetic response. Particularly helpful for sitting with intensity.
Props: Blanket or blocks 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 Square Pose: Sit with one shin in front of the other, both parallel to the front edge of the mat. Stack the top leg over the bottom leg as much as your body allows. Stay upright or fold forward from the hips. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
Exiting Square Pose: Lift the torso if you were folded forward. Remove the top leg, then the bottom leg, and stretch both legs out. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.