Puppy Pose

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Single position

Hold time

30–45 s per set in our routines

How to do the Puppy Pose

1. Start in tabletop and walk your hands forward.
2. Lower your chest toward the floor while keeping hips stacked above knees.
3. Rest your forehead or chin on the ground and breathe into the stretch.

Tips

• Lengthen from hips to fingertips to create space along your spine.

Adjustments

• Rest your forehead on a block or blanket if it does not touch the floor.
• Walk hands out less far for a gentler version.

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