How to Use Your Shoulders to Deepen Uttanasana
In Uttanasana, fix the hands onto the mat and attempt to drag them forward. This contracts the anterior deltoids and draws the upper body deeper into the pose. If you can’t reach the floor, grasp the lower legs or backs of the knees and attempt to pull the hands forward
This side crow variation is one of my favorites - took me forever to learn (but that’s because I never used a block under my shoulder!🤦🏻♀️ When practicing this variation, we have a tendency to dip and lean our shoulders to far forwards. The block prevents that because it’s placed under the shoulder of the grounded forearm, and helps you target and learn what muscles need to be engaged in this asana! -I personally this this variation because is easier then regular crow (for me) it offers more
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