Puppy Pose with Elbows on Blocks

Uttana Shishosana (blocks)

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Puppy Pose with elbows on blocks! From all fours, place the elbows on blocks and lower the chest toward the floor, hips over knees. Palms together or flat. Keep the lower back long. Breathe. Supported, melting puppy gnome.

Works on Shoulders · Chest · Upper back

How to do it

1. Come onto hands and knees and place a block under each elbow.
2. Walk the hands forward and lower the chest and forehead, hips over the knees.
3. Bring the palms together behind the head or ahead, breathe into the upper back and hold.

Common mistakes

• Don’t let the hips drift back.
• Don’t force the chest down.
• Don’t hold the breath.

Benefits

• Stretches the thighs and the front of the hips.
• Opens the chest and eases the back.
• Grounding and calm.

Take care: Go easy or skip if you have knee pain. Pad under the knees and shins with a blanket.

Suggest a correction

Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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