Balancing Table Pose • dandayamna bharmanasana

 

Instructions

1. On your hands and knees in Table pose, inhale the right leg up parallel to the floor, reaching the toes towards the back wall.

2. Starring at a point between the palms, slowly inhale the left arm up parallel to the floor, reaching the fingers towards the front wall.

3. Breathe and hold for 3-6 breaths.

4. To release: slowly exhale the left arm down, and then lower the knee down, back into table position.

5. Repeat on other side.

 

Benefits + Contraindications

Benefits: Balancing Table pose improves balance, memory, focus and coordination. This posture builds core body strength and lengthens the spine.

Contraindications: Recent or chronic injury to the knees, back, arms or shoulders.

 

Modifications + Variations

Modifications: Place a folded blanket under the knees to protect them from pressure and stress.

Variations: Reach the arm and leg out to the side wall.

 

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