Ok, just one more child’s pose variation, but this one REALLY is my favourite – it’s a hip and shoulder stretch with a twist. What could be better?

child's pose with twist

 

  1. Start on hands and knees. Point your toes behind you and bring your big toes to touch.
  2. Then take your knees wide – wider than your hips.
  3. Stretch your hands and arms forward as you relax your chest and head towards the ground. Your head might reach the ground or you can rest it on a block.wide leg child's pose
  4. For a strong shoulder stretch, lift elbows off the ground. Gentler option, let your elbows rest on the ground.
  5. To add the twist, bring the back of your right hand just underneath your chest, then slide your right hand underneath your left arm. Bring the outside of your right shoulder to the ground and the right side of your head.
  6. Relax your top left elbow and armpit down.
  7. Rest here for a few breaths, before switching to the other side.
Child’s pose variation – add a twist to stretch hip and shoulders

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