Wellness Wednesday Week 128: Supine Hero Pose
Benefits:
Stretches tops of thighs.
Opens chest.
Helps deepen backbend.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start by sitting up on legs. Feet are tucked underneath body.
Pull feet out from underneath body, feet are directly next to thighs. Legs are making a “W” shape.
Knees are both pointing forward.
Feet are pointing straight back.
Tail bone is slightly tucked.
Lean back so that upper back is flat on floor.
Arms are at sides of body.
Shoulders are back and away from ears.
Chest is pressing up towards sky.
Head is back and resting on floor.
Common Problems:
Knees are lifting up of ground.
Modifications:
Can be done on forearms instead of leaning all the way back.
