Day 5: Bow Pose #yogadebbychallenge

Congrats! You are half-way there!!! Day 5 is Bow Pose. Unlike other postures that target specific sections of your spine, Bow strengthens your entire spine at once; which means it simultaneously opens the entire front side of your body, including your thighs, chest, throat and hip flexors. Balancing on the soft part of your belly, between your hip bones and rib cage, massages your abdominal organs.

Grab right below your toes with strong hands but soft arms. Allow the legs to kick up and pull your arms, chest, shoulders and upper body up to the ceiling; at the same time look up to see your toes. If you cannot grab your feet yet, use a yoga strap or towel placed around your feet, and hold the strap as you kick up and balance on your belly.

Looking for a change? You can also try an alternate version of Bow, where you grab your ankles, from the outside, feet flexed, and kick back, instead of up. Keep your gaze forward, and press your thighs into the floor, getting your shins perpendicular to the ground.

Don't force and make sure you are warmed up before trying any pose. Share your pictures to @DebbyNachmannYoga oand use #yogadebbychallenge, so we can all see them! Got a question or a comment? Leave it below.