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OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
This grounding foundational pose is great for improving flexibility in the neck and upper body. It’s also a great preparatory pose for forearm and handstands, as it’s a great strength builder.
BENEFITS
- Builds strength in the neck and shoulders.
- Great for people with neck and shoulder discomfort.
PREPPING FOR THE POSE
Though this exercise can be practiced on its own, you’ll notice even greater benefits if practiced on a “warm body”. Poses to help you achieve that would be:
- Shoulder Wings
- Cat/Cow Sequence
- Shoulder Rotations
- Downward Dog
PROPS & VARIATIONS
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.
- If you are unable to firmly plant your forearms, bend your knees.
GETTING INTO IT
Feel this in shoulders, chest, neck, hamstrings, feet and calves.
DO NOT PRACTICE THIS POSE IF YOU HAVE A SHOULDER INJURY.
- Begin lying on your belly. Tuck your toes.
- Engage your abdominal, Forearm plank.
- Walk your feet up toward your hands, to your body’s capacity.
- Raise hips up.
- Gaze slightly forward.
- Stay here for several breaths before finishing in child’s pose.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- After how many times practicing this pose, did you notice it became easier?
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