Mermaid Pose. This pose stretches the hips, quads, groin, and shoulders.
1. Begin in Pigeon prep with your right leg forward.
2. Bend your back knee (the left side in this case) and grab hold of your left foot with your left hand.
3. Slide your foot into the crook of your left elbow. You can stop here or progress to the next step.
4. Reach your right arm straight up toward the ceiling. Bend your elbow, drop your right hand behind your head
5. Bring your hands to meet. Press the back of your head into your right arm.
6. Try not to fall over onto the right side of your butt. Keep your chest pointing toward the front of your mat.
7. Release your foot, slowly lower your leg with control, and repeat the pose with the left knee forward.
This pose stretches the hips, quads, groin, and shoulders. It is also a backbend that opens the heart. In preparing for this pose, you will develop great flexibility in your hips, shoulders, and back. You will also challenge your balance. Practicing this pose will help you build even greater flexibility, which will halp you throughout your daily life.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Begin in Pigeon prep with your right leg forward.
2. Bend your back knee (the left side in this case) and grab hold of your left foot with your left hand.
3. Slide your foot into the crook of your left elbow. You can stop here or progress to the next step.
4. Reach your right arm straight up toward the ceiling. Bend your elbow, drop your right hand behind your head
5. Bring your hands to meet. Press the back of your head into your right arm.
6. Try not to fall over onto the right side of your butt. Keep your chest pointing toward the front of your mat.
7. Release your foot, slowly lower your leg with control, and repeat the pose with the left knee forward.
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Benefits
This pose stretches the hips, quads, groin, and shoulders. It is also a backbend that opens the heart. In preparing for this pose, you will develop great flexibility in your hips, shoulders, and back. You will also challenge your balance. Practicing this pose will help you build even greater flexibility, which will halp you throughout your daily life.
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