Advanced
Firefly
(Tittibhasana)
Benefits:
Physical: Strengthens shoulders, arms, wrists; stretches hamstrings.
Emotional: Balances
Rx for: Tight hamstrings
1. Start in a wide-legged squat- feet slightly wider than hip-distance apart, hands on the floor.
2. Place your hands behind your feet. Try to move your shoulders beneath your knees.
3. As you bend back down into the squat, gradually bring your body weight to your hands only.
4. Lift up your feet and cross them in the air in front of you. When you’re ready, straighten your legs into a straddle.
Comments
LUKE GARCIA
23 Apr 2008, 09:01
23 Apr 2008, 09:01
What is the difference between the Upward Facing Dog pose and the Cobra
(full) pose? Thanks
iYogaLife Staff
23 Apr 2008, 09:06
23 Apr 2008, 09:06
Thanks for the question, Luke. In Up Dog, the tops of your feet are still
on the ground while your hips and legs are pushing up. In Cobra, your
thighs and legs remain on the ground but your hips are lifted.
Karina
25 Jun 2008, 07:25
25 Jun 2008, 07:25
Wow! This pose is extremely difficult for me... What would make it easier?