Snake

Sarpasana

Pronounce: sar-PAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Lie on your stomach. Bring your legs and feet to touch. Clasp your hands behind your back and rest your forehead on the floor. Peel your head and chest from the floor with an inhale. Reach your hands toward your feet. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower with an exhale and release your hands. Alignment Cues: Bring legs and feet together Draw shoulder blades together and back Keep neck in line with spine Press tops of feet into floor
Exercise Name: Snake Instruction: Lie on your stomach. Bring your legs and feet to touch. Clasp your hands behind your back and rest your forehead on the floor. Peel your head and chest from the floor with an inhale. Reach your hands toward your feet. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower with an exhale and release your hands. Alignment Cues: Bring legs and feet together Draw shoulder blades together and back Keep neck in line with spine Press tops of feet into floor Primary Body Parts: Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps, Spine Secondary Body Parts: Abs, Shoulders Equipments: Categories: Back bends