Benefits
Gently mobilizes the spine. Warms up the back muscles. Prepares for deeper backbends.
Steps
- From Downward Dog
- Lower hips and roll shoulders forward
- Come into a low Chaturanga push-up position
- Inhale and gently roll into Upward Dog
- Hold lightly
- Repeat 5 times
Tips
This is a flowing movement, not a static hold.
FAQ
What is the purpose of this gentle backbend?
It warms the spine and prepares the body for deeper backbends like Upward Dog and Cobra.
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