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From all fours, knees a little wider than hip distance apart, lower down onto your elbows. Keep your hips in line with your knees, and straighten your arms in front of you, one after the other. Place your chin or forehead on the floor, allowing yourself to soften in the pose. If you feel pressure on the top of your shoulders, bend your elbows, spread them to the sides and place your forehead on your hands. You are looking for opening sensations in the front body (chest, ribs, front of the shoulders, and belly) and a mild compression in the upper and middle back. Hold. To release, gently bring your hands towards your shoulders and lower your hips on your heels, coming into a Child Pose. <\/p>\n

Melting Heart Pose Teaching Tips (Anahataasana)<\/h4>\n

Knees<\/strong>
\nMakes sure your knees are below the hips.<\/p>\n

Use The Breath<\/strong>
\nBreathe into any tight areas as you hold the pose.<\/p>\n

Slow Breaths\u00a0<\/strong>
\nTake long, slow, deep breaths.<\/p>\n

No Forcing<\/strong>
\nDon’t force your body into a deeper stretch than it’s ready for.<\/p>\n

Yoga Blocks<\/strong>
\nBring forearms onto yoga blocks.<\/p>\n

Release I<\/strong>
\nTo release, slide your knees closer together and go into the tabletop position.<\/p>\n

Release II<\/strong>
\nExit by sliding your feet together on the mat and pressing the hips back into a wide-kneed variation of Extended Child Pose<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Modifications<\/h4>\n

Bolster Under Stomach<\/strong>
\nUse a bolster underneath your stomach (if you need some support).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bolster Under Hips<\/strong>
\nPlace a rolled-up blanket or a bolster under your hips to support your body as you work to increase the flexibility in your inner thighs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Feet Further Apart<\/strong>
\nSlide your feet a bit further apart to see if that intensifies the stretch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cushion<\/strong>
\nIf your ankles need cushioning, place a folded blanket underneath them.<\/p>\n

Palms Pressed Together\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSlowly lower down to your forearms with the palms either flat on the floor or pressed together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Against A Wall<\/strong>
\nPlace the short-end side of your mat a few centimetres away from the wall. Sit on your heels. Place your hands on the wall a comfortable distance apart. Allow your chest to dip down, head resting against the wall or gently hanging.<\/p>\n

Hold A Block<\/strong>
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From all fours, knees a little wider than hip distance apart, lower down onto your elbows. Keep your hips in line with your knees, and straighten your arms in front of you, one after the other. Place your chin or forehead on the floor, allowing yourself to soften in the pose. 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