If that still doesn’t feel comfortable, you might sit in a kneel-down position.

And if you need support behind the knees, you could place a blanket behind the knees.

Repeating a few times will help relieve tight shoulders and elongate your spine.

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Always lead with the heart.

Hold for at least 4 to 8 breaths as you stretch out the hips and knees."

Don’t forget to breathe!

thread the needle yoga pose

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And verify you’re not holding and straining, as your body won’t open to its full potential.

Prashad says this can result in “rounded shoulders and upper back, also known askyphosis.”

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seated forward fold yoga stretch

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reclined pigeon pose

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backwards bend yoga move to improve flexibility

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