Postura del Cachorro
Uttana Shishosana
oo-TAH-nah shee-SHO-sah-nah
Una postura de apertura del corazon que estira profundamente la columna y los hombros.
Como hacer Postura del Cachorro
- Comienza en posicion de mesa
- Camina las manos hacia adelante, bajando el pecho hacia el suelo
- Manten las caderas alineadas sobre las rodillas
- Apoya la frente en la colchoneta
- Derrite el corazon hacia el suelo
Benefits
- Stretches the spine, shoulders, and upper back deeply
- Opens the chest and improves shoulder flexibility
- Relieves tension and chronic tightness in the upper back
- Calms the mind and reduces stress
- Prepares the body for deeper backbends and overhead movements
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place a blanket under the knees for comfort
- Rest your forehead on a block if it does not reach the floor
- Place a bolster under the chest for a more supported, restorative version
Cautions
- Avoid with knee injuries; use extra padding under the knees
- Use caution with shoulder injuries; reduce the depth of the stretch
- Not recommended if you have severe neck problems