Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana · उत्तान शिशोसन
Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana · उत्तान शिशोसन
Forward Bend
Level
Beginner
Body
Forward Bend
How to practice
Keep your hips over your knees as your hands walk forward. Stop before the shoulders pinch or the lower back sags.
Benefits
Stretches the shoulders, chest, and upper back while the hips remain above the knees.
Who should avoid or modify
- Rest the forehead on a support and keep the ribs from sinking heavily. Shorten the reach with shoulder pain and avoid forcing the chin to the floor.
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