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OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

Increases circulation in the arms, hands, shoulders, neck and upper body. It also relieves strain from driving and office work.

BENEFITS

  • Helpful for people that do lots of sitting and typing.
  • Relieves cervical spondylitis.
  • Maintains shape in the shoulders and chest.

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
  • Neck Rotations

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.

  • This asana can be practiced in any seated or standing position.

GETTING INTO IT

Feel this pose in your arms, hands, shoulders, neck and upper body.

You may notice “popping or snapping” sensations and sounds while practicing this asana. It is a sign of limited circulation in the joint and is not uncommon. It is safe to practice unless you experience pain or discomfort.

    1. Begin in seated position.
    2. Place fingertips on your shoulder joint.

 

  • Inhale. Elbows parallel to the floor.

 

    1. Bring elbows to your ears.

 

  • Exhale on the downward stroke.
  • Slowly rotate elbows forward in large circles.

 

  1. Slowly practice this asana 10 rounds in each direction.

HOMEWORK

  • Can you notice a popping or snapping sensation while doing this pose? On just one side or both?

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