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.
Use one or more of the following postures to build a sequence leading up to this pose: Table, Tiger.
Use one or more of the following postures to build a sequence ending after this pose: low warrior I One-Legged King Pigeon, One Handed Tiger, Table.
Our Sponsor
"Summon Your Soul" using one of the hand-crafted malas from Japa Mala Beads
|
| Premium Content |
|---|
| Our premium members have access to deluxe features, detailed yogic information and downloadable MP3s. Check out our Premium Membership Benefits page to find out all of the rewards of joining. |
| Yogic Wisdom |
|---|
|
The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life. Robert Louis Stevenson |
Please consult your health care practitioner before starting a yoga, pranayama or other exercise program.
All contents copyright 2001-2012 Timothy Burgin and Yogabasics.com. All rights reserved. Om shanti peace.
