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Tittibhasana (Insect or Firefly Posture)

tittibha = an insect
asana = pose

Benefit: Deepens hamstring and also hip versatility, opens up the Upper Body, and aids you find new stamina as well as perspective.

Instruction

1. Start in a standing forward fold with knees slightly curved and feet somewhat larger compared to Hip Width. Order your right calf bone with your appropriate hand and press deeply into the leg to help function your shoulder behind the calf. Repeat the exact same activity with your left leg and also shoulder. Toe-heel your feet better together, yet no closer compared to hip width.

2. Once both shoulders are nicely behind your legs, cover your lower arms around the sides of your shins as well as position your palms on top of your feet, fingers directing onward. Embrace your upper thighs around your upper body like you are pressing a ThighMaster, and also keep your head heavy.

3. With active upper legs, maintain hugging in toward the midline. Bend your knees much deeper. Put your hands on the ground behind your feet and drop your buttocks up until your arms develop a throne to rest on. Expand your stare forward. Raise the feet. Keep pressing the sides of your body with your thighs, as well as firm your forearms.

4. Drop your seat even farther towards your wrists as you raise your reduced stomach as well as hug your thighs around your arms. When your hips are set, job toward straightening your legs. Keep your breast bone lifted, collarbones vast, and gaze onward. Change your shoulder goings back as well as raise the gaze.

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