1. From a seated position bring the bottoms of the feet together in towards the hips with the knees bent out to the sides.
2. Interlace the fingers around the toes, use the arms to drop the shoulders down and back and to press the chest forward.
3. Inhale and slowly lean back to lift the feet and inch or two off of the floor.
4. Slowly lift the feet up to the level of the heart. Press the bottoms of the feet together and kick the feet into the arms, pull the feet towards the chest, and press the chest towards the feet. Stare at the big toes for balance.
5. Breathe and hold for 2-6 breaths.
6. To release: slowly exhale the feet back to the floor and release the arms.
Benefits: Balancing Bound Angle pose opens the hips, strengthens the upper body and improves balance, concentration and focus.
Contraindications: Recent or chronic injury to the knees, hips, arms or shoulders.
Use one or more of the following postures to build a sequence leading up to this pose: Easy or Accomplished pose, Bound Angle, Boat, Seated Forward Bend, Crab.
Use one or more of the following postures to build a sequence ending after this pose: Upright Seated Angle, Flowering Lotus, Boat, Seated Angle.
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