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Yoga position:
Semi-Supine - chest and shoulder release
Opening your upper chest and releasing shoulders in Semi-Supine.
This pose is invaluable for maintaining a healthy spine by supporting it and allowing it to release and this variation will counter the “lockdown effect”.
Lie on a firm flat surface (on the floor if possible) over a rolled blanket or towel (use a smaller towel for more restricted shoulders). Place the roll crosswise under the thoracic spine (the mid back, where the ribs attach) and if you require with acushion under the head. Rest the arms in an open position either by the side of the body or over the head in a V or W shape ensuring the back of the arms, hands and wrists are connected to the floor. Take your attention to your breath and each time your mind begins to wonder, gently bring your attention back to your breath and your body’s relationship with the earth. This position gently expands the front rib cage and upper abdomen releasing tension across the front of the chest and back of the shoulder often termed as “opening the heart”.
This position can also be enjoyed with legs extended, provided there are no lumbar spine issues.
