There are many ways to cultivate the health of the joints and many different types of joint freeing practices. This particular sequence will be helpful for calming the Vata dosha, which is the energy of wind and air in the body. It governs the nervous system and controls change. When this category of energy is in excess or imbalanced, we may feel cracking and popping in our joints, or some measure of instability. This practice is designed to induce a sense of calm and to help facilitate a greater sense of freedom and ease in the joints. Prop Suggested: A block.