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DoricQuine Aug 2024 2:29pm, 6 Aug 2024 11,069 posts	0 DoricQuine I got a lovely new mat and meditation cushion for my birthday. The cushion can be used for sitting and under my head for Savasana.
Yorkshire Pie Aug 2024 2:46pm, 6 Aug 2024 15,690 posts	0 Yorkshire Pie I always sit on a block. I had a one on one lesson today (free work yoga, but I was the only person to turn up due to holidays) and she suggested I use blocks when I wouldn't have thought I needed them (under a leg on a reclined twist) but they did make a difference. It's all about experimenting really.
Garfield Aug 2024 2:57pm, 6 Aug 2024 18,029 posts	0 Garfield Block or pillow/cushion can be good for sitting cross-legged if you find it challenging...make sure the hips are higher than the knees. I've got open hips so have learned that not everyone does have them! It's awkward when I take for granted that most people would be able to sit cross legged comfortably. Live and learn when teaching, after seeing other people with issues and helping them to adapt to what their bodies will let them do.
LindsD Aug 2024 3:23pm, 6 Aug 2024 69,183 posts	0 LindsD Under a cheek on a reclined twist also works well.
DoricQuine Aug 2024 3:25pm, 6 Aug 2024 11,070 posts	0 DoricQuine I can sit in full lotus but it becomes uncomfortable after a while so much better on my cushion if I'm meditating or doing breathing exercises.
Garfield Aug 2024 3:38pm, 6 Aug 2024 18,030 posts	0 Garfield It's also useful in pigeon/sleeping swan if the pelvis isn't level and one hip is floating off the floor. Place block/pillow/cushion under the floating hip to provide/create a stable platform for the hips.
GetOutTheDoor Aug 2024 9:13pm, 6 Aug 2024 970 posts	0 GetOutTheDoor Haven't tried a block in pigeon - think it'll help a lot!
GregP Aug 2024 9:06am, 7 Aug 2024 152,904 posts	0 GregP I'm not sure where I'd put it.
Garfield Aug 2024 1:02pm, 7 Aug 2024 18,033 posts	0 Garfield Under the glute of the leg which is bent and in front of you.
GregP Aug 2024 1:11pm, 7 Aug 2024 152,908 posts	0 GregP Oh okay. Will bear in mind. Thanks.