Monday, May 14, 2012

Prenatal Yoga Pose: Fire Log

Fire Log Pose (Sanskrit: Agnistambhasana). A beautiful hip opener that also calms the mind and relieves anxiety, tension and stress. 

Step by Step:

Sit cross-legged by bringing the right shin parallel to the front of the mat and stacking the left ankle directly on top of the right knee, bringing the left shin parallel to the right.

Flex both feet.

Let gravity to lower the left knee, and if it feels comfortable for you, lean forward and slide your hands on the floor to highlight the opening of the hip.

Hold 1 minute. Switch sides.