Benefits
-Opens up the chest and the fronts of the shoulders
-Aligns the shoulders and shoulder blades on your back
-Strengthens the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, back, abs, glutes, legs, ankles and feet
-Alleviates upper and lower back pain
Instructions
-Sit on the mat with your legs straight out in front of you.
-Slide your hands 6-12 inches behind you. If you can, point your fingertips forward.
-Lift your hips all the way up.
-Look up without letting your head drop right back.
-Keep pressing into your palms and be careful not to let your hips drop.
-Stay in the pose for 5-10 deep breaths, in and out through your nose.
-Take a deep breath in. And come down on an exhalation.
Modifications
-You can do this pose with your knees bent.
-Check that your knees are directly over your ankles, toes pointing straight ahead.
Contraindications
-Shoulder, neck or wrist injury
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