Humans, as the most dominant form of animal life on the planet, are beings whose properties, dimensions, and traits have the most direct impact on the qualities of the built environment. Connected to the known standard measurements and sizes of the human body, the designed objects that constitute our everyday spaces are created to best support use by human beings. The following guides have been put together for you as overviews covering a variety of physical and social standards of human existence that include shapes, sizes, growth stages, movements, postures, and group dynamics. These collections will continue to grow through our ongoing efforts in illustrating and documenting the many anthropometric details of humans.
Reclined Thunderbolt Pose is an intermediate backbend that stretches the lower spine and can improve flexibility in the upper legs. Yogi’s struggling with degenerative discs, knee issues, and low back pain should avoid this posture. Try to get Thunderbolt Pose mastered before moving to the Reclined.
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