Stretching & Relief
Puppy Pose
This stretch mobilizes the thoracic spine and opens up the shoulder girdle. It can relieve tension in the upper back and shoulders.
- Spine
- Shoulder
- Stretch
- Back
Instructions
How to do it
From a tabletop position, slide your hands far forward, keep your hips over your knees, and gently let your sternum sink towards the mat.
Dosage
2 x 30 seconds
Important
Do not overarch the lumbar spine.
Common mistakes
- Shifting hips too far forward or back
- Shrugging shoulders towards ears
- Overextending the neck
- Too much pressure in the lower back
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.