SHASHANKASANA

Description

SHASHANKASANA Asana group: sitting poses, forward bends Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • shashanka — hare, moon. 1. Setup Starting position: Vajrasana. With an inhale raise the arms and lengthen the spine. On the exhale fold forward, lowering the forehead and the palms to the mat in front of the knees. Keep the arms stretched forward or place the palms under the forehead. Relax the back and breathe evenly. Hold for a comfortable time, then come up on an inhale. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • place a cushion under the forehead or the pelvis; • keep the hands on the knees. Advanced variations: • stretch the arms far forward, lengthening the whole spine. 3. Injury prevention Keep the hips on the heels comfortably. Do not press the head down. Support the pelvis or forehead with a cushion if needed.