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OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

This pose is great to transition from one pose to another. It’s also a great strength builder for the upper body, while stretching the lower body. This pose is great for a “full body effect” when held properly.

BENEFITS

  • Great for people with shoulder and neck discomfort.
  • Strengthens the arms and upper back.
  • Stretches the glutes, hamstrings and calves.

PREPPING FOR THE POSE

This pose can be practiced on its own, you’ll notice even greater results if practiced on a “warm body”. Poses to help you achieve that would be:

  • Shoulder rotations.
  • Butterfly Pose.
  • Ankle rotations.
  • Shoulder Wings.

 

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 wrists are sensitive, opt for dolphins pose
  • Double your mat for additional support.

GETTING INTO IT

Depending on your body’s capacity, you may experience fire in the: side body, low back, hamstrings, chest, neck, arms and shoulders.

  1. Child’s Pose arms stretched above head, knees on the floor.
  2. Inhale tuck your toes, raise knees off the mat.
  3. Raise hips,
  4. Palms firmly planted, middle finger facing forward.
  5. Open shoulders.
  6. Create space between shoulders and ears.
  7. Gaze between knees. Tuck in navel.
  8. Alternate heels on the floor one at a time before holding.

 

COUNTER POSE

  • Child’s Pose

THINGS TO CONSIDER

  • Be mindful of your core strength, and take mental notes of your progress.
  • After how many days of consistent practice do you notice better posture?

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