Sphinx Pose

You Should Feel

Gentle opening across your chest. Work in your back muscles. Length through the front of your body.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1Lie on your belly, forearms on the ground, elbows under shoulders
• 2Press forearms into the ground and lift your chest
• 3Legs active, tops of feet pressing down
• 4Press into elbows and lift head
• 5Gaze forward or slightly up

Modifications

• •If low back is sensitive: Lower down slightly, don't lift as high
• •If shoulders are tight: Walk your elbows slightly forward
• •To deepen: Lift higher onto your hands (moving toward cobra)