Having this sharp in my adductor/groin area, I'm having to pull back a lot from demonstrating in my classes. I'm trying to avoid lunges altogether, which is challenging to say the least. And since I'm pulling back from demonstrating, I'm definitely not doing yoga for myself - I can't remember the last time I took a class, and I think the last time I practiced on my own was in Costa Rica! While that makes me sad and I continue to be uncertain of what's safe to do to aid in my recovery and what's not, I know that I can always count on restorative yoga poses to help both my body and my brain in this weird and frustrating time.
Restorative Bridge pose is something you can do so easily - all you need is something to place under your sacrum to elevate it while you lay down. Traditionally it's done with feet on the floor and knees bend, and either with a yoga block or a bolster - but a thick book would do the trick just as well if you don't have any props. As long as your prop is a comfortable height and as long as it is placed on your sacrum - not your tailbone, not your lumbar curve, but in between - then you should be able to rest comfortably in the pose. Comfort is what restorative yoga is all about.
Since I've had such hip funkiness going on lately, I've really loved this variation of it, pictured below, with legs straight. It's a passive way to open up the hip flexors without putting any weight, pressure, or strain on it. It's an amazing stress reliever no matter what is going on in your body or your brain. I recommend staying in it for as long as you possibly can, starting by breathing deeply and slowly, and then allowing yourself to relax into it and let your breath flow without worrying about manipulating it further.
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| Picture courtesy of Kelly Collins from her lovely post, 6 Restorative Yoga Poses for Adrenal Fatigue |
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