All Poses
Parsva Balasana
Thread the Needle Pose
beginnerTwist/Restorative
Muscle Groups
RhomboidsDeltoidsSpinal rotatorsObliques
A gentle twist from tabletop position, threading one arm under the body and resting the shoulder and temple on the floor.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Start on all fours in tabletop
- 2.Thread one arm under the opposite arm
- 3.Rest the shoulder and temple on the floor
- 4.Keep the hips over the knees
- 5.Extend the top arm forward or wrap it behind the back
Benefits
- +Stretches the shoulders and upper back
- +Releases tension in the thoracic spine
- +Gently twists the spine
- +Calms the mind
Muscle Groups
RhomboidsDeltoidsSpinal rotatorsObliques
Contraindications
- Shoulder injury
- Neck injury