january pose: puppy dog

anahatasana

How to do it:

1. Start on your hands and knees.
2. Keep your hips stacked directly over your knees as you begin to walk your hands forward, melting your heart to the ground.
3. Rest your hands softly, keeping them shoulder-width apart
4. Allow your chin or forward to rest on the ground.

Stay for 5-10 breaths and then slowly sit back into child's pose, releasing your arms by your side

Benefits:

• Stretches the upper and middle back
• Softens the heart
• Opens the shoulders