Sphinx Pose

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Single position

Hold time

60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Sphinx Pose

1. Lie on your stomach with your legs extended and the tops of your feet on the floor.
2. Place your elbows under your shoulders with your forearms parallel on the floor.
3. Press into your forearms to lift your chest, drawing your shoulders away from your ears.
4. Let your belly soften and breathe slowly as you hold.

Tips

• Gently draw your chest forward to create length rather than crunching into your lower back.

Adjustments

• Slide your elbows a little farther forward to make the backbend gentler.

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