Superior Posture

Jyestikasana

• Lie on the stomach.
• Have the legs straight and feet together.
• Rest the forehead on the floor.
• Interlock the fingers and place the palms of the hands on the back of the head or neck.
• Soften the elbows to the floor.
• Close the eyes and consciously relax the whole body.

Breathing

• Natural and relaxed.

Awareness

• Consciously relax the body.
• The natural breath.
• The soothing warmth of the palms melting away any tension from the neck.
• Manipura chakra.

Contraindications

• 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

Benefits

• Helps to rectify cervical spondylitis.
• Alleviates spinal cord related problems.

Practice note

• If there is difficulty breathing or a sense of suffocation, place a pillow under the chest.