“This pose stretches the whole of the front of the body, opens up the shoulders and strengthens the back muscles,” says Sarah. “A little strength and flexibility will be required to do this pose, but if you can come into it comfortably, you should find that the stretch through the front of the stomach will help to ease muscle contractions in that area. It also stretches the spine which relieves mild lower back pain.”

Kneel on the floor with your knees about hip width apart. Tuck the tail bone under and pull up through the sit bones. Place your hands behind your armpits as you begin to open the chest and heart, then staying in that open position, place one hand at a time on the heel of each foot.

Seated revolved head to knee pose

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