This rejuvenating backbend gives a great stretch to the spine and thighs.
How to do:
- Lie on the back.
- Bend the knees a little and keep the feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- The knees and ankles must be in a straight line.
- Place the arms in a resting position beside the body with the palms downwards.
- Take a deep breath and lift the lower, middle and upper back off the floor.
- Balance the body in a way that the arms, shoulders, and feet support the body weight.
- Keep the buttocks tight.
- Have the fingers interlaced and hands pushed to the ground to help lift the torso higher.
- Let your child hold this posture for as long as they are comfortable while breathing slowly.
- Exhale and release.
Benefits: Stretches and opens the shoulders, thighs, hips and chest portion; strengthens the back and hamstrings; increases the flexibility of the spine
Caution: If your kid faces difficulty in making the pelvis lift from the floor, slide a sturdy bolster under their sacrum to rest their pelvis. In case of any neck or shoulder pain, take assistance from a professional to hone the steps.
