Posture du Chiot
Uttana Shishosana
oo-TAH-nah shee-SHO-sah-nah
Une posture d'ouverture du coeur qui etire profondement la colonne vertebrale et les epaules.
Comment faire Posture du Chiot
- Commencez en position de Table
- Avancez les mains vers l'avant, abaissant la poitrine vers le sol
- Gardez les hanches au-dessus des genoux
- Posez le front sur le tapis
- Laissez fondre le coeur vers le sol
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