Puppyhouding
Uttana Shishosana
oo-TAH-nah shee-SHO-sah-nah
Een hartopende houding die de wervelkolom en schouders diep strekt.
Hoe doe je Puppyhouding
- Begin in tafelhouding
- Loop met je handen naar voren en laat je borst naar de grond zakken
- Houd je heupen boven je knieën
- Leg je voorhoofd op de mat
- Laat je hart naar de grond smelten
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