05 Mar March Yoga asana of the month

YOGA POSE OF THE MONTH;

Ustrasana: Camel pose; This Yoga pose opens and stretches the front body. It also strengthens the neck and shoulders. It is great for improving digestion and helps overcome menstrual discomfort. It also opens the chest so improves respiration. It is a strong heart opening pose, so great to do when feeling low or if mentally struggling.

Please avoid if you have any knee, shoulder or neck injuries.        

HOW TO:

1. Come to your knees, with your legs hip-width apart. Place your hands on your Lower back and keep your hips over your knees
2. Inhale to engage your lower belly and lengthen your tailbone toward your knees, creating space between your lower vertebrae.
3. On another inhalation, lift your sternum and draw your elbows toward each other, allowing your rib cage to expand.
4. Keep your chest raised, your core engaged, your spine long, and your chin tucked as you drop your hands toward your heels, or stay with the hands supporting the back
5. Now lift your shoulders to allow the trapezius muscles between the shoulder blades to rise up and cushion your cervical spine. Gently lower the head and neck and gaze at the tip of your nose.