Goddess

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Instructions

  • Start in a wide standing stance. Turn your toes out and your heels in, so your feet are about a 45 degree angle.

  • Bend your knees in the same direction as your toes, and lower your hips down toward the height of your knees.

  • Reach your arms out at shoulder height and bend your elbows so that your fingertips point skyward. Spread your fingertips wide and activate the muscles across your back.

  • Engage your core muscles and draw your tailbone in the direction of the floor. Keep your spine long and your muscles engaged.

  • Stay here for 30 seconds to one minute, then release.

Modifications

  • For shoulder injuries, place your hands together at heart center.

Contraindications

  • Recent or chronic injury to the hips, legs, or shoulders

Type of pose

  • Standing

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Hips

  • Chest

  • Abdominal muscles

  • Legs

Other strategies for emotional support:

Fear

Other strategies from:

Hatha Yoga

Yoga