01/12/2025
🐅 Tiger Pose - Sanskrit Vyaghrasana🧘♀️
Vyaghrasana, also known as Tiger Pose with backbend, is a yoga asana that involves a combination of stretches and movements. Here are some steps and benefits:
Steps:
1. Begin in a tabletop position, shoulder's below hands and hips above knees, hip with apart.
2. Extend your right leg straight back and lift it slightly off the ground.
3. Bend your right knee and point your toes up,
4. Inhale stretch left arm out straight infont, looking over middle finger, then windmill (reach) arm back to catch your foot ankle or trousers or just hold on your exhale breathe,
5. Arch your back, lifting your chest and gaze upward or at floor pushing the earth away from you.
6. Hold this position for a few breaths, maintaining balance and stability.
7. Release slowly and repeat on the other side.
8. End with a child pose to neutralise your spine 🧘♀️🙏
Benefits:
1. Deepens backbend: This variation adds a backbend element, stretching and strengthening the spine.
2. Hip flexor stretch: It provides a deep stretch for the hip flexors.
3. Chest opening: The backbend opens up the chest, improving posture.
4. Balance and focus: Holding the foot behind adds an extra challenge, enhancing balance and focus.
As always, listen to your body, and if you have any health concerns or injuries, it’s recommended to consult with a qualified yoga instructor or healthcare professional before attempting advanced variations.
