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okay uh lemme describe 6 positions i'm using to stretch and release tension in my legs and pelvis. i have no idea if any of these will work for anyone else but here goes

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Loopy

@strangestloop

· Jan 19

Replying to @QiaochuYuan

congrats also post the exact movements you did

QC (in Berlin 7/29-???)

@QiaochuYuan

Jan 19

1. semi-supine. this is something i learned from a friend who gave me an alexander technique session. the books under the head are important. you want to balance your knees in a way that feels effortless which will take some messing around alexander-technique-online.com/defining-the-a

QC (in Berlin 7/29-???)

@QiaochuYuan

Jan 19

you also ideally want to maintain expanded awareness while in the position. this is a "home base" position i return to after doing other stretches (or emotional / energy stuff) to see if new stuff wants to relax here. if you only try one position on this list, try this one

QC (in Berlin 7/29-???)

@QiaochuYuan

Jan 19

2. slav squat / garland pose. relaxes my hips and lower back and i think it maybe helps my digestion a bit? i like it so much i do it in public. it does strain my legs a bit but welp

Sasha Chapin

@sashachapin

Jan 19

holding a squat for a long time and moving around at every point of articulation is such joy

QC (in Berlin 7/29-???)

@QiaochuYuan

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The Man doesn't want you to know (how good slav squats are)

11:58 PM · Jan 19, 2022Twitter Web App

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