HANDS-TO-FEET POSE

(Hands to Feet Pose)

Benefits:

For your body:

  • Stretches your low back
  • It opens flexibility in your hips
  • Strengthens your Achilles

For your mind:

  • Supports your connection to muscles
  • Focus your breathing to slow down.
  • Can calm down the internal dialogue

For your spirit:

  • Reduces fear of the unknown
  • Increases your conviction in yourself
  • Allows kindness to spread throughout your Self-body and mind

(DISCLAIMER: DO THESE POSES TO YOUR OWN ABILITY; YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN BODY AND WHAT YOU DO. BE SAFE, AND YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL.)

Modifications:

  • Take A Ragdoll pose
  • Cup your calves with a grip to pull you down
  • Bend your knees more
  • Be gentle but grab your ankles like ropes to pull you down. (Only whats comfortable)

Pose Description:

  1. Starting in a forward fold position.
  2. With big toes touching root into your ball mounds evenly.
  3. Bend your knees to bring your belly and thighs together.
  4. Engage your core and relax your neck and jaw.
  5. Lift your right heel and slide your hand under from behind.
  6. Cup your heel with your palm and place your heel down.
  7. Lift your right heel and cup it.
  8. Gently allow your upper body to engage and pull you down.
  9. Slowly straighten your legs while you breathe.
  10. Lift your tail bone toward the ceiling.

Relax, Rest, and Practice Again. You Can Do This! You Are A Yogi!