Puppy (hold)

Uttana Shishosana

Yogaeasytimedno equipment

Half child's pose / half downward dog: hips stay stacked above the knees with thighs vertical while the hands walk forward and the chest melts toward the floor, forehead (or chin) down and arms straight forward.

How to do it

1. Start on all fours: knees under hips, shins and tops of feet flat on the floor.
2. Walk the hands forward a few hand-lengths while keeping the hips directly above the knees (thighs vertical).
3. Lower the chest toward the floor and rest the forehead on the floor; arms straight, palms flat, elbows lifted off the floor.
4. Slight natural curve in the low back; shoulders away from ears; gaze down.

Muscles worked

Supporting: lats, shoulders