FIREFLY POSE Begin in mountain pose with your feet hip width apart. Sweep your arms up and lengthen your spine. Fold into a standing forward bend. Bend deep into your knees. Work your shoulders underneath your hamstrings. Place your hands on the ground behind your feet. Point your fingers in the same direction as your toes. Shift your weight back into your hands. Hug the inner muscles of your legs against your triceps and lower your hips halfway to the ground. First catch your feet together with one ankle over the other. Lift your bound feet up off the ground. Slowly release the clasp and straighten your legs with flexed feet. Hold your Titibasana. Exhale to exit by bending the knees and lowering into a seated position. BENEFITS Firefly is a challenging, advanced pose with numerous benefits: Opens the hips. Strengthens the shoulders, arms, and legs. Improves balance and clairvoyance. Boosts confidence. CAUTIONS This is an advanced pose that incorporates most of the physical body. Extra caution is recommended for anyone with any current or recent injuries in the arms, shoulders, back, spine, hips, or legs. Approach this pose gently, working step by step over time toward the full variation.
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 05:26:05 +0000
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