HOW TO IMPROVE UPPER BACK FLEXIBILITY FOR CHINSTAND

Today’s tutorial is designed to show a different approach to puppy pose.

As a former dancer, and having many influences from different disciplines, like contortion and gymnastics. I decided to share a few tricks to take Puppy pose to another level. A little more advanced but still doable.

These three exercises will definitely help you in your chin and chest stand journey.

Exercise 1
Puppy Pose
Push your butt up and forward
Heels pushing forward
Belly in
Chest on the floor
Breathe X 10 Times

Exercise 2
Puppy pose with a Yoga block underneath the chin
This is a great way to improve your upper back flexibility
Push your butt up and forward
Heels pushing forward
Belly in
Chest on the floor
Breathe X 10 Times

Exercise 3
Puppy Pose with hands underneath your chin
This looks quite innocent but is not, it adds an extra stretch to the lower back
Push your butt up and forward
Heels pushing forward
Belly in
Chest on the floor
Breathe X 10 Times