Reverse Prayer Pose

Difficulty

Intermediate

Position

Standing

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Single position

Hold time

30–45 s per set in our routines

How to do the Reverse Prayer Pose

1. Sit or stand tall with arms at your sides.
2. Bend both arms and bring your hands behind your back, pressing palms together with fingers pointing up.
3. Lift through your chest and slide your hands up along your spine while breathing steadily.

Tips

• Relax your shoulders away from your ears.
• Avoid arching your lower back; let the stretch come from the shoulders and wrists.

Adjustments

• Hold opposite elbows behind your back if palms together is not accessible yet.

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