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March 6, 2026
By Paula Lay
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Annalisa F
a month ago
I also found the final pose in seal quite hard and uncomfortable for my lower back. Plus, it's always difficult for me to draw a clear line between what is changing but useful and what is disrespectful and too much for my body...still learning after so many years of regular practice. That's also the beauty of yoga š Thank you so much for your teaching š¹
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Paula
a month ago
Thank you for this lovely reflection Annalisa, it really is a practice of learning to listen and hear what is right for us. Did you see some of my suggestions in one of the comment below on working with seal in a more supported way? Some of these may help as well. Thank you for being here and practicing xox p
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Carolyn J
a month ago
I didn't know my hips needed that, but they did! Thank you, Paula, as always xx
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Paula
a month ago
Such a pleasure xox p
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tan0725
a month ago
Thankyouā®ļøššš¼
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Paula
a month ago
Always a pleasure Tan xox p
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Alice P
a month ago
That's an interesting practice that goes deeper than I expected. I like it. Thank you Paula
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Paula
a month ago
I'm glad to hear Alice xox p
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Sent From Space
a month ago
A lovely practice! I did find that the lower back compression during seal pose was a little uncomfortable. Paula, do you have any suggestions on how to reposition the pelvis or strategies to ease off the weight in the lower back while propped up in seal pose? Iāll be hanging out in forward fold for a bit after this practice to counter stretch the lower back. Have a beautiful weekend ahead!
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Paula
a month ago
Hello Amie, seal pose can definitely be quite strong on the lower back. A couple of things you can try: - Use a bolster underneath the abdomen to relieve pressure under the lower back (look for the practice 'nourishing yin yoga' and you can see a photo of this) - Engage the glutes and legs to lengthen the lower back (so not allowing the lower back to just 'hang' which means that it is unsupported). This will bring the pelvis into a slight posterior tilt - Take hands further away from you (reduce the arch in the lower back) - You can also stay with sphinx pose if that feels better for your back Hopefully some of these suggestions are helpful and hope you have a lovely weekend too xox p
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