Animal Resting Yoga Pose
Description
The animal resting yoga pose is a restorative posture that folds the body forward over bent legs in a relaxed kneeling stance. The pose releases tension across the lower back, hips, and hamstrings while restoring breath. It is often used between harder poses or as a cool-down.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Animal Resting Yoga Pose Instructions
- Kneel on the floor with knees slightly apart and toes together.
- Sit your hips back onto your heels.
- Fold your torso forward over your thighs.
- Rest your forehead on the floor or on a folded block.
- Let your arms relax forward in front of you or back at your sides.
- Allow your shoulders to soften toward the floor.
- Breathe slowly and release tension across the back.
- Hold the pose for as long as feels good then come back up slowly.
Animal Resting Yoga Pose Form & Visual
Animal Resting Yoga Pose Benefits
- Releases lower back tension
- Opens the hips
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Restorative active rest
- Calms the nervous system
- Useful between poses
Animal Resting Yoga Pose Muscles Worked
- Spinal erectors
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
Animal Resting Yoga Pose Variations & Alternatives
- Childs Pose
- Forward Fold
- Pigeon Pose
- Seated Forward Fold
