Square Pose: Agnistambhasana (Yin) | Yin
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
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.