Crocodile Yoga Pose
Lying face down, lift the chest with the arms along the body, then bring the hands behind the head and hold; the back muscles keep the arch.
How to do it
Setup
Face down, legs long and together, arms along the body, palms up.
Steps
- Lift the chest and the head a little off the floor, legs down.
- Bring the hands behind the head, elbows wide, and hold.
- Return the arms along the body, then lower the chest slowly.
Common mistakes
Throwing the head back: keep the neck long, eyes on the floor ahead. Legs lifting to help: keep them heavy on the floor. Lifting as high as you can: a low lift held steadily does the work.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
