In the following four video (Videos 12 a,12b,12c,12d) Simon demonstrates and gives instructions about the traditional lateral postures including:
Ardha Candrâsana (Half Moon Posture)
Parivrtta Ardha Candrasana (Revolving Half Moon Posture)
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolving Triangle Posture)
Parsvakonasana (Side-spine Lengthening Posture)
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolving Side-spine Lengthening Posture)
Video Lectures (Slideshow)
Video 12a: Standing Postures 2 Lateral Postures ( 25:12)
In this video Simon demonstrates and instructs the traditional lateral postures like Ardha Candrasana (Half Moon Posture), Parivrtta Ardha Candrasana (Revolving Half Moon Posture) and Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolving Triangle Posture). Simon also explains how to instruct these poses to eliminate the potentially dangerous movements while getting in and out of them. He elaborates on how the ‘stretching the hamstring’ dogma can cause serious injuries.
Video 12b: Standing Postures 2 Lateral Postures ( 20:00)
In this video Simon demonstrates and instructs Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolving Triangle Posture) and explains how to prevent the elbows from hyperextension, how to tighten the hamstrings safely, and how to bend forwards to prevent injury.
Video 12c: Standing Postures 2 Lateral Postures ( 19:18)
In this video Simon elaborates on the hip position in Uttanasana when going up and down, and how to practice Parsva Virabhadrasana safely and effectively.
Video 12d: Standing Postures 2 Lateral Postures ( 19:18)
In this video Simon demonstrates and instructs Parsvakonasana (Side-spine Lengthening Posture) and Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolving Side-spine Lengthening Posture). He also explains the general guidelines for side-bending and combining arm and hip movements.