Standing Poses - Ropes or no ropes?

If you need support there are advantages to using the ropes for standing poses:

• To support the practice & take the load off limbs

• To open and decompress joints and spine

• For alignment focus

• For restorative work, holding poses longer & to release muscular tension

• Difficult asanas can be accessed with greater ease

• It helps gain deeper stretch, traction

• It can also be used therapeutically for specific issues