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