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A cooling inversion that stretches the entire posterior chain of the body, from the heels to the neck. It invites a deep internal state by folding the body into a compact, reflective shape.
Lift the hips over the shoulders and lower the toes to the floor behind you.
Interlace the fingers and walk the shoulder blades together.
Keep the chin away from the chest to maintain an open airway.
Root the tops of the shoulders and the backs of the arms into the mat.
Tuck the toes under and engage the quads to lift the kneecaps.
Stack the hips directly over the shoulders to create a vertical line of energy.
Lift the sit bones toward the sky to avoid collapsing into the lumbar spine.