Dolphin
Sanskrit Name: | Makarasana |
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Similar Pose Names: | Catur svanasana, Quarter dog, Puppy, Chatur svanasana |
Category: | Standing |
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Category: | Yoga Lesson Planner |
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Sub Category: | Standing |
Types: | Arm Balance, Balance, Chest Opener, Forward Bend, Hip Opener, Inversion, Prone, Standing, Strengthen, Stretch |
Anatomy: | Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Neck, Psoas, Wrists & Arms |
Chakras: | Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre |
Therapy: | Confidence Building, Leg Congestion, Varicose Veins |
Drishti: | Tips Of Feet |
Dosha: | Pitta, Vata |
Come onto hands and knees. Press forearms into floor. Curl toes under. Lift knees away from floor. Keep knees slightly bent. Heels lifted. Press forearms actively into floor. Hold head between upper arms. Straighten knees. Lengthen tailbone away from pelvis.
Stretches shoulders, hams, calves. Strengthens arms, and legs.
A) If upper back rounds, bend your knees. B) Support feet with folded blanket if they don’t remain firm on mat. C) Support elbows with blankets. D) Support head on Yoga block or folded cushion (if pose feels difficult). E) Use wall to support feet. F) Support forearms facing wall.
Shoulder or neck injury. HBP.
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