Ear Pressure Pose


Step 1
Begin lying on your back with your knees bent, feet on the floor, and arms on either side of you.

Step 2
Soften your knees and press your arms into the ground to reach your feet up toward the ceiling.
Breathe here.

Step 3
Let your feet to fall back behind you any amount that feels good on your neck.

Step 4
Clasp your hands together on the ground and wiggle your shoulders underneath you one at a time.

Step 5
Next, soften your knees and allow them to come to the ground on either side of your head. Breathe here for at least three deep breaths, and then unclasp your hands and use your arms as breaks to slowly unroll out of the pose.
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Progressions & Variations
Beginner Tips
Don't worry about getting your knees to the ground.
Tips
Not recommended for pregnant women, or those with high blood pressure, asthma, or any neck or shoulder ailments.
Benefits
Opens the neck and lower back, improves spinal flexibility. Is alleged to stimulate digestion and the thyroid gland. This pose is said to calm the mind, reduce stress and fatigue, and relieve symptoms of menopause.
Modifications
To go further into the pose, wrap your arms around your thighs, and rest them on your shins.
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