Rabbit Pose

Śaśāṅgāsana

Read what the gnome says

Rabbit Pose! Kneel, hold the heels, and curl the head down so the crown touches the floor. Lift the hips and round the spine. Keep the weight off the neck, using a blanket. Breathe, then lift. Hopping gnome.

Works on Spinal flexors · Neck · Shoulders

How to do it

1. Kneel, sit back on the heels and hold the heels with the hands.
2. Tuck the chin and roll the crown of the head toward the floor.
3. Lift the hips, keep the weight on the knees and breathe; hold, then roll up.

Common mistakes

• Don’t put weight on the head.
• Don’t jerk the neck.
• Don’t force the roll.

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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