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OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

This resting pose is typically used to begin a practice, end a practice, or take a break in the middle. This grounding, meditative, and it forces you to go inward. This pose displays humility.

BENEFITS

• Encourages deep relaxation.
• Great to begin meditation.
• Calms the central nervous system.

PROPS

Props are very important to a practice. They are made to assist in correct postures, and assist in injury prevention. Please use them if necessary.

• Place a blanket under hips.
• Double your mat for additional knee support or use a blanket.

GETTING INTO IT

This is a resting pose. However depending on your body’s capacity, you may experience tension in the: low back, glutes, erectors, hamstrings, calves and knees.

1. Begin setting on your knees.
2. Bend forward as you bring your forehead to the mat.
3. Feet and legs together, big toes touching.
4. Arms relaxed at your sides; Variations: arms stretched in front.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• This pose can also used for meditation, if you find it more comfortable.

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