Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Pose of the Week: Ragdol (Uttanasana)

I hope everyone is doing well!

The Pose this week is Ragdoll (Uttanasana)

The benefits are:
*Releases the spine
*Opens the backside of your body
*Oxygenates your central nervous system (brain and spinal column)
*Soothes, revitalizes, and neutralizes the central nervous system
*Stimulates and rinses abdominal organs
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)


Getting into the position:
*Feet are hip width distance apart, fan your toes
*Soften your knees
*Grab opposite elbows and hang heavy
*Relax shoulders and neck
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)





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