“Thread the Needle” -or “Revolved Child’s
Pose”- is a restorative and detoxifying pose that offers a gentle way to begin
the new year. By twisting Child’s Pose
(Balasana) or Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana), you’ll use gravity to wring
toxins from your internal organs like a cleansing sponge.
To
practice Sucirandhrasana, begin on all fours.
Slide your hands forward while keeping your tail in the air. Your arms are strong and straight. Take one hand and “thread the needle” by
sliding it palm-side up under the armpit of your other arm. Your ear and outside shoulder rest on the
ground, allowing your thoracic (middle) spine to gently twist. If it feels nice, lengthen your spine by
sliding your tail back over your heels and letting your belly rest on your
thighs as in Child’s Pose. Breathe
slowly and deeply. Count ten breaths,
then slowly untwist. Take a deep breath
then begin again, threading the needle on the other side for an equal amount of
time.
Sucirandhrasana is a great place to begin if
you want to commit to a regular practice.
Start your day with it, or use it to wind down at the end of the
day. Namaste!
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