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The Advantages of Practicing Yoga with Wall Support

1 November 2024

The Advantages of Practicing Yoga with Wall Support
The Advantages of Practicing Yoga with Wall Support

Yoga classes that use the wall as support, or auxiliary materials, are an excellent way to facilitate posture execution. While it’s possible to perform poses without any assistance, in certain circumstances, it’s preferable to use supports like the wall, rather than performing postures incorrectly. However, it’s essential not to become dependent on these aids (as taught by the principle of aparigraha – non-attachment). Below are the benefits of this practice:

  1. Increased Flexibility:
    Using the wall helps you hold postures longer, allowing muscles to stretch safely. It makes challenging postures more accessible without forcing the body. Over time, practitioners gradually develop flexibility. The wall offers a more controlled and effective practice.
     
  2. Improved Concentration:
    During meditation and breathing exercises, physical discomfort can be a distraction. The wall provides support, allowing the practitioner to stay comfortable in prolonged postures. This leads to longer periods of focus and fewer interruptions. Concentration improves as the body relaxes.
     
  3. Enhanced Balance:
    The wall serves as essential support for poses requiring more stability. It allows practitioners to experiment and improve their balance progressively and safely. Over time, confidence in balancing increases. The practice becomes more challenging but also more controlled.
     
  4. Alignment Correction:
    The wall helps to properly align the body during poses. It offers a reference point that prevents compensations and bad habits. With support, it's possible to adjust the body, ensuring correct posture. This prevents injuries and enhances the efficiency of the practice.

In conclusion, using the wall is a valuable tool in yoga practice, aiding in the development of flexibility, balance, concentration, and alignment. However, as practitioners advance, it's important to work toward freeing themselves from this support, achieving greater autonomy and confidence in their postures.

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