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Puppy Pose
Sanskrit:
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Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
Uttana Shishosana
oot-TAHN-ah shee-SHOHS-uh-nuh
Uttana = Intense Stretch, Shisho = Puppy, Asana = Pose
Melting Heart
Beginner
Heart
Heart Opener
Overview
Puppy Pose prepares the body for deeper backbends while calming the nervous system and softening the heart space.
Lengthen through sternum, soften face and throat.
Trust, release, and openness
Gently opens heart and shoulders. Prepares for backbends.
Supports nervous system reset, opens thoracic spine and lungs.
Remind students to soften jaw and breathe into the chest space.
Come to all fours. Walk hands forward. Drop chest toward floor. Keep hips above knees.
Place a block under the chest or forehead for a gentler experience.
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