Scale Pose – Tolasana
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Benefits
Strengthens arms and abdomen
Hip Opener (Lotus)
Contraindications
Wrist or shoulder injuries
Knee or ankle injuries
Modifications
You can use blocks under each hand while learning the pose
Instead of having legs in Lotus pose, cross legs as you would in easy pose
Variation: Support yourself on your fingers instead of on the palms of your hands (pictured)
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