Uttana Shishosana "Extended Puppy Pose"

Pronunciation: (oot-AHN-ah shee-shah-SAH-nuh)

 

Also called:

  • Heart Pose (Anahatasana modification)
  • Melting Heart Pose
  • Extended Dog Pose (Utthita Shvanasana) 
  • Intense Extended Puppy Dog Pose (Uttana Shvanakasana)

 

Level:

  • Intermediate

 

Chakra:

 

Benefits: This pose is a combination of Dolphin Pose and Child's Pose. It opens your heart, stretches and lengthens your spine, and stretches your shoulders.  

How it's done:

  • Begin on all fours.

  • Curl your toes under. 

  • Bring your forearms to the ground and activate your back by spreading your shoulders. 

  • Move your hands forward, stretching them in front of you, fingers spread wide.

  • Your head can rest face down on the floor, relaxing your neck.

  • Push your hips back toward your heels, over your knees. 

  • Stay in the pose for up to 5 minutes - fully relaxing, focused on breathing and stretching.
Yoga socks for men  - travel yoga mat
Yoga Paws Non slip Yoga Gloves and Socks - travel yoga mat

About YogaPaws

The World's Smallest YogaMat

YogaPaws Gloves and Socks provide an inspiring and unique way to stabilize your foundation when practising Asana, or Yoga postures, and Pilates exercises.

Shop Now