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Sphinx Pose

Salamba Bhujangasana

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A gentle yet potent heart-opener that introduces the spine to safe extension. It offers a meditative groundedness while revitalizing the nervous system through subtle chest expansion.

Chakras
PrimaryAnahata (Heart)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)Vishuddha (Throat)
Gaze:Nose Tip
Quick Summary
  • Align elbows directly under the shoulders.

  • Press the tops of the feet firmly into the mat.

  • Draw the chest forward through the gateway of the arms.

Foundation
  • Spread fingers wide and press the forearms down evenly.

  • Keep the legs hip-width apart and pubic bone grounded.

Alignment
  • Isometrically pull your elbows back toward your hips to lengthen the low back.

  • Relax the shoulders away from the ears to create space in the neck.

Inhale to lift the sternum|exhale to ground the pelvis and soften the gaze.
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