Easy Arms Touching

Sanskrit Name:	Sukhasana
Similar Pose Names:	Sukhasana arms interlocked,Sukhasana cactus,Easy cactus
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Seated
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Poor Posture
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with legs crossed. Lower knees. Lengthen spine by stretching spine up. Inhale, bring arms into cactus position (90 degree American football/Rugby field goal shape). On exhale, palms, forearms, and elbows touch, keeping elbows above the heart. Bring breath to upper back to stretch muscles between shoulder blades.

Flexibility in hips, spine. Engages core. Stretches and strengthens wrists, arms and shoulders.

Don't go into a forward fold.

Knee injury.

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