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INDIAN YOGA No 3 - Extended Puppy Pose Introduction The extended puppy pose is known as Uttana Shishosana. It is a mixture of downward dog and child pose. This asana eases your mind and Benefits : helps strengthen the spine. --> This asana is great for your shoulders, upper back, and lower back. Steps to do : Step 1 : Roll a mat on the floor, fold your knees, place your feet on the floor and sit down on your ankles. 66 Position - Do your best to maintain a little distance in between both your legs. Step 2 : Slowly lift your hands up, bring it forward and slide your palms and lower body forward. Position - Palms sliding down forward, lower body pushed back and chin on the ground with your buttocks facing the sky. Stay in this position for a minute and see to it that your lower body is completely facing the sky. Precaution : This yoga asana is not advisable for the ones having a major knee injury. WWW.WISHESH.NET | NOVEMBER 2019